• This week’s Out on the Gravel photo comes from Maribeth Kehl who caught this beautiful shot on Sunday morning, Oct. 25, at Kansas Hwy 7 and 1150 Road. If you have a photo to share send it to Barbara at linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com.

  • Parker’s trunk or treat, organized by Parker PALS, was well-attended Saturday, Oct. 31.

  • Pleasanton Elementary students collect treats as they make their way down Main Street Friday, Oct. 30.

  • Trunk or Treat on Broadway in La Cygne was moved inside the library due to rain. There were plenty of treats to go around, even the spiders were offered candy.

  • Jayhawk Elementary students trick or treat down Mound City’s Main Street Friday.

  • Spiderman wins in his group’s costume competition at Prescott City Hall on Friday, Oct. 30.

  • Kids enjoy Halloween taste treats at the Hive Library Friday.

  • Bill Peterson took this beautiful sunrise picture from his land near the Marais des Cygnes. If you have a photo you’d like to share, send it, along with your info, to Barbara at linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com. Remember, Out on the Gravel photos will be used for this years’ calendar! Keep an eye out for your chance to vote on our cover!

  • Band instructor Jeff Russell leads the PVHS Band at Tuesday’s board meeting sporting their new band uniforms.

  • 1-Stop is packed with friends and family who turned out to welcome Case Higgins home last week. 1-Stop owner, Sue Page, provided a free-will donation chili and soup supper to benefit the Higgins’ family

NEWS

SPECIAL: WE HAVE A WINNER!

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By a majority vote C will be the cover of our calendar with D, B and A (in that order) also doing well in the voting! Congratulations to Jessey Russell who took this beautiful photo out by Prairie View! With the wonderful response that we had to Out on the Gravel this year... [More]

SPECIAL: IT'S TIME TO VOTE!!!

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IT'S TIME TO VOTE FOR YOUR CHOICE FOR THE COVER OF OUR UPCOMING 2027 CALENDAR!!   GO TO OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AND LOG YOUR VOTE FOR THE PHOTO OF YOUR CHOICE INTO THE COMMENTS!   VOTING WILL BE ALLOWED FOR A LIMITED TIME SO GET YOUR CHOICE NOTED TODAY!

SPECIAL: Lane reduction starts this week on K-68 expressway in Miami County

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The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin replacing a concrete box culvert on K-68 west of Louisburg in Miami County this week as part of the $60 million four-lane expressway project. The work is expected to begin on Wednesday, Nov. 4, conditions permitting. A traffic... [More]

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COMMUNITY

Changes at the Linn County News

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Linn County News  linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com   Perhaps some of you have noticed the recent changes occurring at and with the Linn County News; but for those of you who have not, let’s take a little trip through recent weeks and our upgrades to a fresh... [More]

Wheelchair benefit scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21

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The Christian Churches of Mound City and Pleasanton have joined strengths and are co-sponsoring a special evening to provide 300 new wheelchairs to individuals in Mexico through the American Wheelchair Mission and God’s Faithful Servants’. The American Wheelchair... [More]

A short history of Halloween

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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]

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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

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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

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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

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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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