On 01-16-2023 Matthew Dillon was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case 2020CR000099 (IN202300026)
On 01-19-2023 Heidi Bolden was arrested in connection with aggravated battery on LEO; battery on LEO; Interference with LEO, conceal/alter/destroy evidence; improper use of roadway by pedestrian (IN2023000031)
On 01-19-2023 Loretta Barbee was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant in case LN2023CR00007 (IN202300032)
On 01-20-2023 Allyn Mackey was arrested in connection with an unspecified warrant in case LN2023 CR000005 (IN202300033)
On 01-20-2023 Nathan Bland was arrested in connection with criminal damage to property, value <$1,000; pedestrian under the influence of drugs or alcohol (IN202300034)
On 01-21-2023 Christina Hurst was arrested in connection with burglary, unknown circumstance; criminal damage to property, felony (IN202300035)
On 01-21-2023 Ronald Whatley was arrested in connection with burglary, unknown circumstance; criminal damage to property, felony (IN202300036)
On 01-22-2023 Jana Speedone was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2022CR000061 and a bench warrant in case LN2022CR000072 (IN202300037)
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
Couple survives home destruction from EF1 tornado
Weather forecasts were pretty accurate concerning potential severe storms hitting the region Monday, April 13; damage across the county proved that right. At approximately 7:40 p.m., the first storm watch issued by the Linn County Sheriff’s Department was released sending... [More]
Questions asked following storms that hit county
During the meeting on April 20, Linn County Rural Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator Randy Hegwald asked for commissioners to approve resolution 2026-10, a proclamation for the county to be declared an emergency disaster site. Commissioners approved the resolution... [More]
Commissioners hear several items from Planning and Zoning
Denies rezoning request for Youth Front During the April 20 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners heard from Planning and Zoning director Jennifer Cummings regarding several items for action. The first one presented was a request from Youth Front to rezone a portion of their... [More]
More News
- La Cygne council hears report on blighted structure
- Pleasanton Council proceeds with fishing dock grant
- Early Dismissals
- SPECIAL: Youthfront application not a Public Hearing
- We want your photos…
- 1st Annual Richard Henderson Memorial Car Show Saturday
- Parker City Council discusses storm water issue
- USD 344 accepts principal resignation
COMMUNITY
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]
Community fundraiser to support Honor Flight trip for local veteran
MOUND CITY — April 25, 2026 4-6pm The community is invited to come together on Saturday, April 25 for a special evening of music, fellowship and giving in support of a local veteran’s upcoming Honor Flight trip. Clay Nichols has been selected to participate... [More]
More Community
- 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.
- Busy Workers excel at 4-H Presentation Day
