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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NEWS

Pleasanton City Council denies appointment to police chief, city attorney, city administrator

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Following public comment from Pleasanton Public Works employee, James Eastwood, concerning the council “making his job hard,” the council added several executive sessions for non-elected personnel to the agenda. The meeting that began Monday at 6 p.m. ran to just... [More]

Commissioners hear ISO rating concerns

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Calls for reinstatement of fire board   During the May 4 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners, with Commissioner Alison Hamilton in attendance via video, heard from Tom Kemper once again regarding the county’s ISO rating and a possible regression to a higher... [More]

Commissioners appoint interim fire chief and emergency management coordinator

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With Commissioner Jim Johnson and County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta attending via telephone, the commissioners briefly discussed whether to appoint an interim Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator or post for the position(s) due to the recent resignation of Randy Hegwald... [More]

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COMMUNITY

Pleasanton teachers take students to the lake!

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A day out of class always sounds nice to any student but to teachers, it can become chaotic; especially if you are supervising the kids on a field trip, right? Not for Derek Brown and Dee Botkin!  Brown and Botkin are teachers at Pleasanton Elementary School and they took... [More]

Children’s room project shifts to painting a mural

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The Pleasanton HIVE Library’s effort to redesign its Children’s Room took a colorful turn this month when Pleasanton High School art students stepped in to create two large‑scale murals for the newly renovated space. What began as a single mural request quickly... [More]

Weather Awareness Class Monday, May 4

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Jacob Lanier, Fox 4 meteorologist, will be  in Pleasanton Mon., May 4, 6:30 p.m. at the Pleasanton Community Building to present a weather awareness class for the public. This is a free educational class for everyone; Lanier will discuss the EF1and EFU tornadoes that hit... [More]

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