On 11-27-22, Caleb Magee, Olathe, was westbound on K-52 east just east of Yancy Road when a deer entered the roadway and struck his vehicle. (Case 221109)
On 12-08-22, Alejandro Javier Sonora, Redfield, Kan., was traveling north on Paine Road and lost control of vehicle stopping on the west side in the field by the road. (Case 221136)
On 12-12-22, Dirk Wayne Gardner, Mound City, was westbound on KS Highway 7 before west 1700 Road when a cow entered the roadway and struck his vehicle. (Case 221139)
On 12-13-22, Reva Wisdom, Mapleton, was traveling northbound on US 69 and rear ended Lauren Shea Earnest, Lawrence, who was driving approximately 40 mph due to a spare “donut” on her car, which caused her to lose control and spin clockwise 190 degrees coming to rest in the east ditch. Wisdom came to rest on the east shoulder. Both driver and passenger of vehicle two were transported by AMR with possible injuries. (Case 221146)
On 12-15-22, Rone Marie Hannah, Parker, was traveling south on 1077 Road south of west 2400 Road when a deer entered the roadway and struck her vehicle. (Case 221153)
On 12-16-22, Unknown, was traveling westbound and struck a guardrail then left the scene and did not report the accident. (Case 221154)
On 12-17-22, Brian Alan Burk, Blue Mound, was turning and did not see Ralph Wesley Krum, Mound City, who was stopped and ran into the back passenger corner. (Case 221157)
On 12-19-22, Carlos Antonio Sandoval Rivera, Kansas City, Kan., was driving down a driveway on 1300 Road and came upon a blind corner. At the same time, Craig Steven Gaetke, Overland Park, was driving northwest on the same driveway and struck each other on the front left side/headlight area. (Case 221161)
On 12-20-22, Ricky Kellenberger, Fort Scott, was traveling north on US 69 Highway at the 103 mile marker when an unknown motorist lost a bale of hay in the roadway. Driver was unable to avoid impact and damaged the undercarriage of his vehicle. The driver that lost the hay bale was not identified. (Case 221165)
On 12-23-22, Justin Daniel Rayburn, Madison, Kan., was driving east on Coronado Road too fast for the snowy conditions and slid into a tree, which stopped the vehicle from rolling down a steep embankment. The driver and passenger switched places prior to the officer arrival. Driver stated he was drinking prior to the crash. Both driver and passenger were transported to the hospital for injuries. (Case 221172)
On 12-23-22, Cordell Weber Self, Pleasanton, was traveling north and lost control of his vehicle and struck a power pole on the west side of the road. (Case 221173)
On 12-23-22, Alexander Schaffer, Richmond, Kan., was eastbound on 1350 Road approaching the railroad tracks at the intersection of 1350 and Thomas Road. Driver was traveling too fast for conditions and slid into a moving train as the brakes were applied. The vehicle was destroyed but driver was not injured. (Case 221175)
On 12-24-22, Coley Otto Atherton, Mound City, was traveling east when going around a curve lost control and struck a tree in the north ditch. (Case 221176)
RECORDS
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]
ACCIDENT REPORTS - July 26, 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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NEWS
Commissioners discuss adding new position
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During the course of the July 22 meeting the commissioners and Public Works Administrator Shaun West discussed the possibility of adding a position of County Administrator. The discussion began with West noting that the Road and Bridge budget would be dependent on whether or... [More]
Work progresses on USD 362 daycare
Facility will carry the name of ‘Little Buffs’ Daycare Work to renovate Unified School District 362’s former bus barn into a preschool child daycare facility continues to progress toward a goal of being ready when classes begin next month. Financial... [More]
Political forum scheduled for Thursday
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The 2024 Primary Election is scheduled Tuesday, Aug. 6, and with that the Linn County News Political Primary Forum is scheduled for Thursday, July 25 at 6 p.m. The forum will feature local candidates, state and national candidates or their representatives. It will be held at... [More]
More News
- USD 346 accepts donations, bids Farm-to-Plate initiative
- Survey for guardrail improvements to begin at Mound City
- Commissioners set evening meeting on last week of the month
- USD 362 to notify revenue exceedance
- Parker to submit exceedance resolution
- Tempers flare during commissioners meeting
- Pleasanton approves land sale resolution
- Legalese complicates La Cygne items
COMMUNITY
Together Linn County holding school supply drive in effort to help teachers
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Together Linn County has organized a school supply drive in an effort to help teachers acquire what they need to start their academic year next month. The organization is hoping to acquire enough in donations of supplies to provide a bag of supplies for every Pre-K through... [More]
Cole Fired: Local band becoming popular
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Last year as part of his fair entries, Cole Holler, a recent graduate of Prairie View High School, signed up for the Performing Arts portion of events and performed ‘Get Rhythm’ as he played guitar as his only accompaniment. Following that performance, one of the... [More]
Mine Creek Amateur Radio Club participates in ARRL Field Day
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On Saturday, June 22 amateur radio clubs across north America participated in the ARRL (American Radio Relay League) Field Day event which helps ready short-wave radio operators for a disaster event and gives them training in reaching out via radio. The event is always held on... [More]
More Community
- Local author published in sixth consecutive compilation
- Ten-year-old La Cygne student holds NICU benefit
- Random Acts of Kindness in Mound City
- Prescott UMC celebrates sesquicentennial
- Spaghetti dinner and silent auction benefit set for Saturday at fairgrounds
- Mound City couple builds HVAC and party bus services
- Youth Track meet organized for April 27
- CHC/SEK expands behavioral health services in Linn County