• 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: 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]

Blue Mound water tower project issues continue

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LINN COUNTY NEWS   Issues over funding of the water tower project were the main topic of discussion for Blue Mound city council members during their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 2.  Cost for the entirety of the project has come in over budget; the city... [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 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

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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