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
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]
ARREST REPORTS - July 26, 2023

On 07-02-2023 Phillip Hale was arrested in connection with domestic batter; knowing or reckless bodily harm to family member (IN202300357) On 07-02-2023 Mishell Hernandez was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; interference with LEO,... [More]
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NEWS
Audience members request one year moratorium on solar farms

Letter from KDWP discussed during meeting During the public comment segment of the commissioner’s weekly meeting on Monday, several people in the audience again spoke regarding the current zoning regulations for commercial solar farms. Public comment... [More]
USD 362 sells construction class house

Move solves one of three financial issues Monday night’s Unified School District 362 approval at a special meeting of the sale of a vocational-education construction house in La Cygne has solved what appeared to be an impending financial concern. However, two... [More]
La Cygne passes past-debated action items

Approved pair will buy skid steer, delete proposed RV permit registration Two items thoroughly debated and tabled after a Sept. 6 regular meeting have now been passed by La Cygne city leaders. At their regular meeting last Wednesday, Sept. 20, the council cast a... [More]
More News
- Commercial solar panels top Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
- Commissioners put attorney on retainer for solar matters
- Parker to use ARPA funds for cam installment
- Boil Water Advisory Issued for City of Pleasanton, Linn County
- County to seek Queens Road sloughing solutions
- Desludging award headlines La Cygne actions
- Armed suicidal subject, shots fired
- County 2024 budget to stay revenue neutral
COMMUNITY
Epps invited to speak at KASB banquet

On Saturday, Sept. 23, Don Epps, Superintendent of USD 344, traveled to Wichita, Kan., to give a two-hour presentation at the Dale Dennis Teacher of the Year Banquet at the Kansas State Department of Education conference. According to Epps, approximately 90 to 130 nominations... [More]
The Missourians to perform in Mound City

The gospel music quartet, The Missourians, will be in concert at the Mound City Christian Church on Sunday, Sept. 24. The concert will begin at 2:30 p.m. and free will donations will be accepted with all proceeds going to the Mound City Historical Park to fund repairs and improvements.... [More]
Eagle Scouts complete community service projects
Last week, Mason Barron and Morgan Barron completed their Eagle Scout projects for the city of Pleasanton. Mason Barron refurbished two park benches and installed them downtown on Ninth Street just east of Main Street. These benches are the first stage in an improvement... [More]
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- Young entrepreneur opens ice cream trailer
- Ribbon cutting held for Walter Scott Brown highway commemoration
- Rhodes retires from Sheriff’s Office
- A passing of the torch: McGinnis takes over family-run auction service
- Veterans and students take trip of lifetime together
- Reconnecting with the family farm
- Robert F. Morgan Scholarship Run set for June 10
- Honoring their ancestors