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
Commissioners hear presentation on the next phase for opportunity zones
During the meeting on Monday, March 16, the commissioners heard from Paul Hughes regarding opportunity zones selections via a tele-video conference. Hughes noted the Opportunity Zones program was made permanent under the One Big Beautiful Bill. He then gave a background on... [More]
SPECIAL NOTICE
Due to a lack of quorum at Tuesday's special meeting for USD 344 Board of Education to select the Ray Scholarship recipient the meeting has been rescheduled for this upcoming Wednesday evening, March 18, 2026, at 6 p.m.
Fear & urgency at heart of Centerville couple scam
Ungeheuer – “it can happen to anyone” Dillard and Charleta Ungeheuer sat at their kitchen table and contemplated many of the reasons the couple became victim’s costing them $20,000 and much stress and heartache. Dillard, who’d just come... [More]
More News
- Commissioners discuss 4H building with fair board
- La Cygne discusses one-cent sales tax
- USD 344 pays off STARS building
- Commissioners hear from appraiser on valuations report from KPI
- 2025 data is in: Four straight years of unaffordable assessed valuation hikes. Where’s the relief?
- USD 346 potential $10 million bond issue discussed
- SPECIAL - PUBLIC NOTICE LINN COUNTY, KANSAS PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
- Pleasanton contracts with engineer for water plant roof
COMMUNITY
Easter in Linn County
Saturday, April 4 La Cygne Egg Hunt – 10 a.m. in the City Park. Pleasanton Egg Hunt – 10 a.m. at the high school football field. Mound City Egg Hunt – 11 a.m. at the ball complex south of the grade school. Blue Mound Egg Hunt – 1 p.m. in the city... [More]
Chapter CV P.E.O.
Chapter CV of P.E.O. met on Tuesday, March 10 at 7 p.m. The meeting was held at the Labette Bank in La Cygne with Beverly Burke and Carol Shugart as hostesses; 14 members responded to roll call. Election and installation of officers for the 2026-27 year was held. Officers... [More]
Busy Workers excel at 4-H Presentation Day
On Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, the Busy Workers 4-H club participated in 4-H Presentation Day at Prairie View Middle School. 4-H Presentation Day helps youth develop public speaking organization and presentation skills though performances and talks. The 4-H’ers that participated... [More]
More Community
- First Aid: your safety toolkit
- Legislative Coffee planned Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.
- Jayhawk Linn High School senior awarded prestigious Rudd Foundation Scholarship
- PV FFA receives KAAE award
- Mound City cowboy wins Big in Texas
- Washburn University Music & Theatre Department to host Piano Day Feb. 14
- Markley rural Mound City property named as Century Farm
- Carbon Monoxide and what you need to know
