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

thumb

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

thumb

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

thumb

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]

More Records

NEWS

SPECIAL: Series of pavement repairs scheduled week of July 13 in Miami County

thumb

Beginning Monday, July 13, the Kansas Department of Transportation will begin a series of pavement repairs in Miami County, most of them on U.S. 169. Repairs should be completed at each of the five locations within a couple of hours, and the entire project should be completed... [More]

La Cygne City Council discuss sales tax reallocation for roads and infrastructure

thumb

LA CYGNE, Kan. — Should La Cygne’s sales tax money go toward fixing crumbling roads instead of parks? That’s the question now facing the city council. During last week’s meeting, council members approved wording for a resolution that would reallocate the... [More]

Blue Mound approves sewer rate increase

thumb

Members of Blue Mound City Council met on Monday, July 6, for their regular monthly meeting.  The council discussed new sewer rates, based on KDHE recommendations for their loan repayment agreement. Rates for sewer have remained the same since 2017, and are $15 base rate... [More]

More News

COMMUNITY

Mayor Potter opens up about his plans for Linn Valley

thumb

Six months into his term as mayor of Linn Valley, Lister Potter Jr. is focused on increasing transparency, improving infrastructure and preserving the qualities that make the small community unique. Potter’s journey to Linn Valley began in Pleasanton, where he lived before... [More]

La Cygne celebration set for Saturday

thumb

The 2026 La Cygne Blast in the Park celebration is set for this coming Saturday, July 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the City Park on the south end of town. The evening kicks off with community games such as an egg toss, sack races, corn hole and more. The Wiener Dog Races will begin... [More]

Lorna Turley: A life of family and service

thumb

If you walk into Concern in Mound City, attend Sugar Mound Arts and Crafts events, or worship at Mound City’s United Methodist Church, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Lorna Turley. Turley wears many hats in the community, keeping herself busy through a variety... [More]

More Community

PLEASANTON WEATHER
View Legals for Free