NEWS
Voter deadlines approach
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com Every election is important, but the upcoming Nov. 3 general election is being touted as one of the most consequential elections of our times. With that, it bears looking at how many voters actually turn out with only... [More]
Office succession in a municipality
What happens if an elected official resigns? Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com The succession of offices in a municipality is set out by Kansas statute and is outlined on the website for the Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. In Chapter... [More]
Tractor accident victim saved by mail carrier
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com For northwest Linn County mail carrier Carrie Akes, she realizes that mail carriers tend to see people others don’t see on a daily basis. That happened to her when she came upon an accident where she assisted a Parker resident... [More]
More News
- Commissioners hear complaint about LCSO and sheriff
- Out on the Gravel photos to be used for calendar
- Commissioners finalize budget for 2027
- Pleasanton holds barnburner – mostly after official meeting
- Linn Valley gets project updates
- SPECIAL: Leonard makes first appearance
- Booth makes court appearance
- Leonard booked into Linn County Jail
COMMUNITY
General Pleasonton Days set for this weekend
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com This coming weekend will bring the annual General Pleasonton Days celebration in Pleasanton. The events kick off on Saturday morning with the annual parade at 10 a.m. with line up for the entrants starting at 9... [More]
Pioneer Harvest Fiesta set for this weekend
70th annual event is final one Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com The traditional Pioneer Harvest Fiesta parade will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, through downtown Fort Scott on both South Main and National streets. Friday... [More]
Dog reunited with long-lost family
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com Sometimes tales…tails, have a way of weaving experiences that are more than what seems to be; and the tale of this rescue is one of those stories. A dog that became known as Lily, a pit bull mix six-year-old dog, was... [More]
More Community
- 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
- Mayor Potter opens up about his plans for Linn Valley
- La Cygne celebration set for Saturday
- Lorna Turley: A life of family and service
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, conceal/alter/destroy evidence; aggravated endangering a child, reckless situation to child – two counts (IN202300356)
On 07-03-2023 Angel Turner was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant in case LN2023CR000132 (IN202300360)
On 07-03-2023 Chrystele Morris was arrested in connection with a bond revocation (IN202300359)
On 07-03-2023 Ronald McDaniel was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol (IN202300358)
On 07-04-2023 Jeremy Toynbee was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant in case LN2023CR000133 (IN202300369)
On 07-05-2023 Allyn Mackey was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant in case LN2023CR000139 (IN202300404)
On 07-06-2023 Collin Grant was arrested in connection with domestic battery, knowing or reckless bodily harm to family member (IN202300409)
On 07-06-2023 Ayla Aulner-Staggs was arrested in connection with domestic battery, knowing or reckless bodily harm to family member (IN202300408)
On 07-06-2023 James Horton was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant in case LN2023CR000127 (IN202300407)
On 07-07-2023 Dusty Weaver was arrested in connection with traffic contraband in corr/care facility, intro item on grounds; interference with LEO, conceal/alter/destroy evidence in a felony case; aggravated endangering a child, reckless situation to child; aggravated battery, knowingly use physical contact in angry/rude manner w/weapon; domestic battery, knowing rude physical contact w/family member (IN202300412)
On 07-07-2023 Bodie Woods was arrested in connection with a warrant in case 20BSCR00113; a warrant in case 21BSCR00540; a warrant in case 21BSCR00445; and a warrant in case 19BSCR00691 (IN202300411)
On 07-07-2023 Shonna Williams was arrested in connection with a hold for another agency (IN202300410)
On 07-08-2023 Jessica Owen was arrested on a warrant in case LN2023CR000129 (IN202300414)
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]
