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
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]
ACCIDENT REPORTS - July 26, 2023

On 7-10-23, Brylen Deef, Prescott, struck debris with his vehicle at the 84 mile marker on US Hwy 69. The vehicle was towed from the accident site. (Case 230552) On 7-11-23, Lincoln S. Schaffer, Parker, was southbound on Farlin Road when he was struck by a vehicle driven... [More]
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NEWS
LCSO releases statement on incident

On May 16, 2025, at approximately 1:37 AM the Linn County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call stating that a person had yelled at and then shot a firearm around a group of teenagers in the area of Front Street and Walnut Street in Prescott, Kansas. Upon arrival Linn County... [More]
Pleasanton requests 1-year automatic aid fire extension

Council opts to bolster fire department during grace period Continuing what ended in a tabled discussion two weeks ago on whether to keep or dissolve the Pleasanton Fire Department, the council met Monday night at the Community Center and again heard from the public... [More]
Commissioners hear update, discuss aid agreement for Pleasanton FD

During their May 12 meeting, the commissioners questioned Linn County Rural Fire Chief Randy Hegwald on where the county stood with mutual aid agreements with municipal fire departments, in particular the one for Pleasanton. Commissioner Jim Johnson noted he had received several... [More]
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- Filing deadline approaches for local seats
- Commissioners discuss effects of city disbandment of fire department
- Blue Mound discusses financing options for water tower project
- La Cygne leaders contemplate sales tax adjustment
- Fire department public hearing nets crowd
- County counselor issues statement on Tanglewood roads
- Linn Valley City Council ends discussion with SEKMHC on building
- SPECIAL: Legislative Update
COMMUNITY
Prairie View FFA captures State Ag Mechanics Championship

MANHATTAN, KAN. - The Prairie View High School FFA Chapter has secured a remarkable victory at the Kansas FFA State Agricultural Mechanics Career Development Event (CDE), demonstrating exceptional technical skills and teamwork that will propel them to the national competition... [More]
Free summer meals for kids age 1 to 18 in Pleasanton

Faith Chapel Church and the Kansas Food Bank have partnered to provide summer meals for children in Pleasanton as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be distributed as a “Grab & Go” each week. Meals will be distributed at the church,... [More]
New rescue seeks donations to aid startup

A newly formed dog rescue operating from Mound City is on the lookout for donations to help with their startup. Dirt Road Rescue, a 501C3 organization, was founded by core members Melayna Johnson, Megan Purvis, Janet Jackson and Samantha Ekwuru, for the sole mission of saving... [More]
More Community
- Cultivating Kindness film premiere held on April 27
- Jayhawk Linn to present ‘Maid to Order’ for spring play
- Students surprise teacher with bell ringing
- Shillito selected for Heartland Youth Tour
- 60 years of friendships and memories
- Baby birth, voting… almost rolled into one package
- Kellstadt opens new business in Mound City
- PVHS holds Career Day