On 03-23-2023 Mason Hochhalter was arrested in connection with a hold for another agency (IN202300147)
On 03-24-2023 Clayton York was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case BB2023CR0007
(IN202300148)
On 03-24-2023 Darren Lowry was arrested and is serving a 14 day consecutive sentence (IN202300149)
On 03-2402023 Kenzey Hart was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2022CR000109 (IN202300150)
On 03-24-2023 Stephen Hudson was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2018CR000032
(IN202300151)
On 03-25-2023 Jamarion Flowers was arrested in connection with an additional hold for Linn Valley Police Department. (IN202300153)
On 03-26-2023 Patrick Kuhn was arrested in connection with vehicle liability insurance, coverage required; Distribute opiate, opium narcotic, or certain stimulant, 100 grams to < 1 Kilo; criminal use of weapons, possessing a firearms; maximum speed limits; interference with LEO, conceal/alter/destroy evidence; criminal possession of weapon by a felon; operate vehicle without proper classification of license. (IN202300154)
On 03-26-2023 Andrea Caruso was arrested in connection with Criminal carry of weapons; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; criminal use of weapons; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana (IN202300155)
On 03-28-2023 Joey Gonzales was arrested in connection with rape, sexual intercourse without consent and use of force; aggravated criminal sodomy (IN202300156)
On 03-30-2023 Kyle Weber was arrested in connection with arrest warrant BB2023CR53 issued by Bourbon County (IN202300157)
On 3-30-2023 Ebb Freeman was arrested in connection with driving while suspended (IN202300158)
On 03-30-2023 Wayne Bright was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2021CR000073 (IN202300159)
On 04-01-2023 Shannon Anderson was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2021CR000165 (IN202300160)
On 04-2-2023 Chad Roy was arrested in connection with domestic battery, knowing or reckless bodily harm to family member (IN202300161)
RECORDS
ACCIDENT REPORTS - 12-20-2025 through 01-31-2026
ACCIDENT REPORTS On 12-20-2025, Anthony Stallings, La Cygne, was traveling northward on US 69 Highway at the 81-mile marker when a deer entered the road and struck the vehicle. The vehicle was towed from the scene. (Case 251331) On 12-23-2025, Hayden J. Skaggs, Fort... [More]
FOR THE RECORD - Nov. 8, 2023
ACCIDENT REPORTS On 9-10-2023, Tanner J. Feris, La Cygne, was entering Gate 2 of Tanglewood Lakes when the gate shut on the driver’s side wheel well of the truck bed, causing the bed to be scratched and taillight to be removed. (Case 230752) On 9-12-2023, Joanna M.... [More]
FOR THE RECORD
ACCIDENT REPORTS On 7-27-23, Kenneth J. Krum, Mound City, backed into a Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas vehicle driven by Courtney L. Robinson, Fort Scott, the driveway of Krum’s residence. No injuries reported. (Case 230625) On 8-7-23, Jennifer L. Willard,... [More]
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NEWS
Commissioners appoint interim fire chief and emergency management coordinator
With Commissioner Jim Johnson and County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta attending via telephone, the commissioners briefly discussed whether to appoint an interim Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator or post for the position(s) due to the recent resignation of Randy Hegwald... [More]
Commissioners question department heads on April 13 storms
During the meeting on Monday, April 27, the commissioners met with several department heads to hear reports on departmental actions during and after the tornadic storms that hit portions of Linn County on April 13. The discussion included Linn County Sheriff James Akes, Linn... [More]
Pleasanton City Administrator announces retirement Aug. 3
Pleasanton’s Monday, April 20, council meeting lasted well into the night after discussing a dock grant, see separate story, and several other items. At the end of the meeting, Mayor Mathew Young read a letter announcing City Administrator Becky Hegwald’s retirement... [More]
More News
- Linn Valley discussed storm shelters
- Couple survives home destruction from EF1 tornado
- Questions asked following storms that hit county
- Commissioners hear several items from Planning and Zoning
- La Cygne council hears report on blighted structure
- Pleasanton Council proceeds with fishing dock grant
- Early Dismissals
- SPECIAL: Youthfront application not a Public Hearing
COMMUNITY
Weather Awareness Class Monday, May 4
Jacob Lanier, Fox 4 meteorologist, will be in Pleasanton Mon., May 4, 6:30 p.m. at the Pleasanton Community Building to present a weather awareness class for the public. This is a free educational class for everyone; Lanier will discuss the EF1and EFU tornadoes that hit... [More]
USD 346 presents spring play Friday
There has been a murder! Who did it, the karaoke loving butler? The sleazy lawyer? Perhaps the elusive groundskeeper, the snoopy professor, the stressed-out mother or the rival billionaire? Come along with Detective Casey Neptune as she unravels each suspect’s whereabouts... [More]
Senior’s three‑year project becomes massive Blu-Jay centerpiece
When students walk into the school now, the first thing they see is a towering Blu‑Jay sculpture; bold, bright and impossible to ignore. What most don’t realize is that it began as a simple sophomore‑year art assignment back in 2023. For senior Gage McGinnis, it became... [More]
More Community
- Community fundraiser to support Honor Flight trip for local veteran
- A blink into the past: April 15 edition
- Conley earns Radenburg Scholarship
- Ray Scholarship recipients determined by USD 344 BOE
- PES holds Battle of the Books competition
- Easter in Linn County
- The American Revolution: The importance of the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party
- Chapter CV P.E.O.
