• The 2026 Pleasanton Homecoming King and Queen are Anthony Sousley and Olive Skipper, joining them are crownbearers Waylon Marsh and Inez Easley.

  • he Mound City Historical Society, in conjunction with the Material Girls Quilting Guild of Linn County, held a quilt show at the Mound City Historical Park over the weekend. The raffle item was a patriotic quilt made and donated by the quilt guild. The lucky winner was Chasity Ware.

  • The Jolly Market, located at Jayhawk Linn High School, also saw large crowds this weekend. Vendors filled the main gym and commons area.

  • Mound City’s own Jayhawk Linn Junior High and High School marching band, directed by Rachel Wilson, plays patriotic music as they make their way through town.

  • Children scurry to gather handfuls of candy at the beginning of the parade.

  • Saturday’s annual Sugar Mound Arts and Crafts parade featured a patriotic theme, in honor of America’s 250th birthday this year. Grand marshals for the parade included local veterans who have participated in Honor Flight Network.

  • Tanner Holt and Alison Willard are Jayhawk’s 2026 Homecoming King and Queen. Left to right: Coralynn Bukkila, Landon Higgins, Aubreigh Summers, Dominic Alvarez, Queen Alison Willard, King Tanner Holt, Chloe Riley, and Rayse Dean. Crownbearers are Kyndall Cummings and Korbin Cleland.

  • Alison Willard, Chloe Riley and Coralynn Bukkila cheer in their Jayhawk Linn Homecoming candidate formal gowns after Willard was crowned queen.

  • Cars featured in the car show entered the parade before going to the park for car show.

  • Pleasanton City Fire plays music during the cake walk held Saturday.

NEWS

La Cygne swears in new police chief

October 14, 2026

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La Cygne swears in new police chief  Advances Phase 3 of Water Project LA CYGNE, Kan. — During Wednesday’s City Council Meeting, Mayor Debra Wilson swore in John Marino as the new chief of police for the city of La Cygne. “Thank you for entrusting me... [More]

Linn Valley economic development a key to future success

By JACKIE TAYLOR | October 14, 2026

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Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com   Success for a city depends on future planning, good doable ideas, listening to all constituents and making hard decisions. With that, Linn Valley is in the middle of all of those points as they move forward with several ideas... [More]

USD 344 gains students, places Meik on administrative leave

By JACKIE TAYLOR | October 14, 2026

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Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com   The USD 344 Board of Education met Monday night with a fairly short agenda in front of them.  The board made a unanimous decision following executive session to place Pleasanton Elementary School Principal Nathan Meik... [More]

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COMMUNITY

General Pleasonton Days set for this weekend

By BARBARA PROFFITT | September 30, 2026

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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

By BARBARA PROFFITT | September 30, 2026

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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

By JACKIE TAYLOR | September 23, 2026

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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]

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FOR THE RECORD - Nov. 8, 2023

November 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. Archer, St. Joseph, Mo., was traveling southbound on Jackson Road, near 900 Road, when they took a curve too fast, resulting in the vehicle leaving the highway and destroying a sign and barbed wire fence, before coming to rest in a pasture. No injuries reported. Vehicle sustained broken windshield, bent bumper, and damage to the undercarriage. (Case 230758)

On 9-13-2023, Tammi Blanscet, La Cygne, was southbound on Kansas Hwy 7 and took a left hand turn onto Kansas Hwy 52 heading east. An ATV heading north on Kansas Hwy 7 and hit the passenger side quarter panel when Blanscet turned east. Name of driver of the ATV was not listed. (Case 230761)

On 9-21-2023, Katelyn D. Godsey, Osawatomie, was traveling north on Long Road, .2 miles north of 2000 Road, when they hit a deer. No injuries reported. (Case 230779)

On 9-22-2023, Jeri L. Grove, Louisburg, was northbound on US Hwy 69 and struck a deer. No injuries reported. (Case 230781)

On 9-9-2023, Lillian I. Curtright, Prescott, was southbound on US 69 Hwy near mile marker 88 when a deer ran into the roadway and struck the passenger side front panel, causing minimal damage. (Case 230805)

On 9-22-2023, Ciara A. Dinatale, Broken Arrow, Okla., was heading north on US 69 Hwy when a deer entered the roadway, causing the vehicle to strike the deer. The vehicle then spun out of control before landing on the east ditch facing south. No injuries reported. (Case 230786)

On 9-25-2023, Justyn J. Howells, Mound City, was traveling southbound on Kansas Hwy 7 when he fell asleep at the wheel, causing the vehicle to run off the roadway. The driver attempted to correct the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll. Driver was ejected from the vehicle. Injuries were sustained and driver transported by air to hospital. (Case 230796)

On 9-27-2023, Alicia M. Collins, Amsterdam, Mo., was traveling southbound on US 69 Hwy and struck a deer. No injuries reported. (Case 230802)

On 9-27-2023, Sara K. Adams, Centerville, was traveling northbound on County Road 1077 approximately a half mile from W. 1100 Road. A deer entered the roadway and struck the right headlight of the vehicle. No other damage reported. (Case 230804)

On 9-29-2023, Rilee M. Watts, Mound City, was traveling north on Knapp Road and became distracted, causing the vehicle to cross over the center line and left the roadway. The driver then overcorrected, causing the vehicle to overturn. (Case 230807)

On 10-1-2023, Patricia D. Brake, Prescott, was traveling east on Kansas Hwy 7 .4 miles west of McGrew Road when she lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle went off the road to the right and hit a ditch. No injuries reported. (Case 230810)

On 9-19-2023, Ruth E. Dees, Paola, was traveling north on County Road 1095 just past East 2400 Road when a deer entered the roadway and struck the vehicle. No injuries reported. (Case 230774)
On 10-3-2023, Cheyanne N. McCain, Prescott, was traveling north on County Road 1095 while negotiating a curve. Two deer entered the roadway, causing the driver to swerve to miss the deer, and causing the vehicle to enter the west ditch before hitting a tree. (Case 230814)
On 10-6-2023, Kelly L. Satchell, Parker, was traveling east on 1800 Road when a coyote entered the roadway in front of the vehicle and being hit. (Case 230821)
On 10-8-2023, Rebecca L. Moore, Fort Scott, was northbound on KS Hwy 7 when a deer entered the roadway, causing the vehicle to hit it. (Case 230824)
On 10-09-2023, Connie F. Johnston, Kincaid, was traveling west on 200 Road when a deer entered the roadway and struck the driver’s side of the vehicle. No injuries reported. (Case 230826)
On 10-10-2023, Diana L. Carlisle, Blue Mound, was traveling north on Kansas Hwy 7 near the 89 mile marker when she struck a deer in the roadway. Driver left the scene and reported the incident later, as there was minimal damage to the vehicle. (Case 230831)
On 10-12-2023, Allison M. Fiske was traveling north on US 69 Hwy when a deer entered the roadway, causing the driver to strike the deer, causing damage to the driver-side quarter panel. (Case 230838)
On 10-14-2023, Vincent P. Votaw, Mound City, was southbound on Kansas Hwy 7 south of Nickel Road when he failed to negotiate a curve going uphill. The vehicle went off into the ditch and struck multiple trees. The driver was trapped in the vehicle and had to be extracted before being transported to the hospital. (Case 230845)
On 10-16-2023, Courtney L. Mosley, La Cygne, was eastbound on County Road 1850 when the driver struck a deer in the roadway. No injuries reported. (Case 230847)
On 10-18-2023, Kodee L. McKee, Pleasanton, was northbound on Kansas Hwy 52 between Lee and 600 Road when a deer entered the roadway and was struck by the vehicle. Deer was killed and the vehicle sustained disabling damage to the front end. No injuries reported of vehicle occupants. (Case 230854)
On 10-19-2023, Charles Avery, Fort Scott, was traveling south on County Road 1077 south of West 800 Road when a deer entered the roadway and struck his vehicle. No injuries reported. (Case 230857)
On 10-20-2023, Lydia R. Shontz-Hochstedler, Lawrence, was traveling southbound on US 69 Hwy when they hit a deer head-on at the 95 mile marker. Vehicle had to be removed by tow. No injuries reported. (Case 230859)
On 10-21-2023, Betsy L. Stokes, Blue Mound, was traveling south on County Road 1077 at 300 Road when a deer crossed in front of the vehicle and was struck. The vehicle sustained front-end damage; driver drove the vehicle home. No injuries reported. (Case 230860)
On 10-21-2023, George R. Naylor, Pleasanton, was traveling on the curves on County Road 1077 when they struck a deer. Driver photographed the scene and provided a walk-in report to the sheriff’s office. No injuries reported. (Case 230861) 
On 10-22-2023, Andrea Richardson, Mound City, was traveling north on County Road 1095 when she missed her turn. She attempted to back into a driveway and missed the driveway, backing into a ditch on the east side of the roadway and caused minor damage to the culvert. The driver was unable to free the vehicle from the ditch. Driver’s husband responded to scene and pulled her out. Vehicle sustained minor damage. No injuries reported. (Case 230865)
On 10-23-2023, Ricky D. Morgan, Louisburg, was traveling southbound on US 69 Highway near mile marker 102 when a deer entered the roadway and struck the vehicle. No injuries reported. (Case 230870)
On 10-23-2023, James R. Johnson, La Cygne, was traveling westward on East Kansas Highway 52 near Wattles Road, when a deer jumped out in front of the vehicle. The vehicle struck the deer, causing damage to passenger side and side of vehicle. (Case 230883)
On 10-25-2023, Casie D. Cox, Mound City, was eastbound on 1100 Road when a deer entered the roadway and was struck by the vehicle. No injuries reported. (Case 230879)
On 10-25-2023, Todd Baxter, London, Ontario, was southbound on US 69 Highway when he hydroplaned onto the west ditch. The vehicle struck a KDOT fence, causing minor damage to the vehicle. Driver attempted to drive the vehicle from the ditch; the rear bumper was caught on the fence, causing damage to the fence. (Case 230880)
On 10-25-2023, Arthur C. McGinnis, Pleasanton, was traveling westward on East 1100 Road when a deer entered the roadway from the south ditch, and struck the front left corner of the vehicle. The vehicle received minor damage. No injuries reported. (Case 230881)
On 10-27-2023, Jacqueline S. Sellers, Fort Scott, was northbound on US 69 Highway approximately 1.3 miles south of 1350 road and hit a deer. No injuries reported. (Case 230889)
On 10-27-2023, Audrey G. Schuster, Centerville, was traveling north on County Road 1077 just past West 1525 Road when a deer entered the roadway and struck her vehicle. No injuries reported. (Case 230893)
On 10-29-2023, Nicole L. Archer, La Cygne, was traveling southward on County Road 1095 when a deer entered the roadway and struck her vehicle. No injuries reported. (Case 230896)
On 10-31-2023, Katey Scharzlander, Overland Park, was traveling southbound on US 69 Highway near Kansas Highway 152 when a deer entered the roadway and struck the vehicle in the left front area. Vehicle sustained damaged and airbags were deployed. Vehicle had to be towed from the scene. No injuries reported. (Case 230899)
On 11-2-2023, Jill R. Bail, Overland Park, was northbound on US 69 Highway when they struck a deer near mile marker 86. The deer struck the front right corner and rolled down the side. Vehicle was disabled and towed away from the scene. No injuries reported. (Case 230905)
On 11-3-2023, Harley D. Doan, Mapleton, was southbound on Kansas Highway 7 near 1400 Road when a deer entered the roadway and was struck by the vehicle. No injuries reported. (Case 230907)
On 11-3-2023, Dana M. Vaughn¸ Kansas City, MO., was northbound on US 69 Highway near mile marker 81 when a deer jumped in front of the vehicle. The vehicle struck the deer head-on, which caused debilitating damage to the vehicle. No injuries reported. (Case 230908)
On 11-4-2023, Bonnie Miller, Pleasanton, was traveling on 1150 Road near Olinger Road when she left the roadway. She reentered the roadway and skidded sideways. Driver then overcorrected and skidded off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree. Driver was transported to hospital by helicopter. (Case 230910)
On 11-4-2023, Wyatt D. Cannon, Hume, MO., was northbound on US 69 Highway near Kansas Highway 52 when he fell asleep, causing his vehicle to leave the roadway. The vehicle struck mile marker 99; damage was sustained to the windshield and vehicle roof. No injuries reported. (Case 230911)
ARREST REPORTS
On 09-21-2023 Dustin Hodgins was arrested in connection with use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant (IN202300561
On 09-22-2023 Heather Holloway was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case 23CR02149 (IN202300564)
On 09-22-2023 Krissa Brim was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2022CR000081 (IN202300563)
On 09-22-2023 Faith Toynbee was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant in case LN2023CR000131 riot, use of force/violence to breach public peace; conspiracy criminal damage to property without consent, value > $25,000 (LN202300562)
On 10-01-2023 William Cayton was arrested in connection with a failure to appear warrant 202210154 (IN202300578)
On 10-01-2023 Anthony Barajas was arrested in connection with domestic battery, knowing or reckless bodily harm (IN202300577)
On 10-02-2023 Aaron Turpen was arrested in connection with vehicle liability insurance, knowingly driving uninsured vehicle; driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked (IN202300579)
On 10-03-2023 Daniel Hasty was arrested in connection with disorderly conduct, fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment (IN202300583)
On 10-03-2023 Timothy Pitts II was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2022TR000116 (IN202300580)
On 10-04-2023 Michael Leins was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2021CR000081 (IN202300584)
On 10-06-2023 Maci Roy was arrested in connection with a failure to appear warrant in case LN2023CR000108; a failure to appear warrant in case LN2023CR000046 (IN202300585)

RECORDS

ACCIDENT REPORTS - 12-20-2025 through 01-31-2026

February 4, 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

September 6, 2023

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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]

ACCIDENT REPORTS - July 26, 2023

August 2, 2023

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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]

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