NEWS
SPECIAL: Case filed in federal court alleges distribution, possession of child pornography
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com According to records accessed online through a federal case search site, charges were filed in federal court on Oct. 23, 2026, via a sealed complaint. Said complaint was subsequently unsealed following the arrest... [More]
SPECIAL: 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission sends names of nominees for district judge to governor
TOPEKA—The 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission sent the names of three nominees for district judge to Governor Laura Kelly, who has 60 days to decide who will fill the vacancy. The judicial vacancy was created when District Judge Mark Ward retired Oct. 9.... [More]
Judge Ward retires, committee interviews new candidates
6th Judicial District Nominating Commission announces interview schedule TOPEKA—The 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission convened at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, to interview applicants to fill a district judge vacancy. The judicial vacancy was created... [More]
More News
- Commissioners discuss truck purchase options
- Commissioners approve application for transportation grant
- Parker welcomes Case Higgins home after accident
- Voters to decide several questions on Nov. 3 ballot
- Pleasanton Police Chief hired
- SPECIAL: FBI executes search warrant in La Cygne; no threat to public
- Wade wins championship at State
- Pleasanton explores forensic audit idea
COMMUNITY
A short history of Halloween
Every year on October 31 most American kids and their friends celebrate Halloween. They go out house to house to get candy. But do you know where the history of Halloween originated from? Let’s go explore the 2,000-year history of Halloween! Over 2,000 years ago,... [More]
Case Higgins welcome home rally Oct. 22
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com Following an accident that occurred July 24 on an Oklahoma race track, Case Higgins is headed home and supporters are organizing “the best welcome home rally a kid could ask for.” Higgins was badly burned when his... [More]
Murder and Mayhem at the Fort
Special Halloween Candle Lantern Tours FORT SCOTT, KAN. – Fort Scott National Historic Site will offer four special candle lantern tours on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, as part of its Murder and Mayhem at the Fort program. Tour leaders will share lesser-known stories of tragedy... [More]
More Community
- General Pleasonton Days set for this weekend
- Pioneer Harvest Fiesta set for this weekend
- Dog reunited with long-lost family
- Local kids have good showing at State Fair
- John and Helen Barnes Community Fund grant awards announced
- Sources of Strength brings hope, help and strength to JLHS students this year
- America 250: The American Revolution The Founding Fathers
- Janet Reynolds: Library, History, and Public Service
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]
