White brothers represent Jayhawk wrestling at KanOkla tournament - Dec. 5, 2018
The Jayhawk wrestling team traveled to Caney Valley on Dec. 1 to compete in the KanOkla tournament. The Hawks only took two wrestlers to this very challenging tournament in Corbin and Brody White. Both White brothers performed well as the Hawks placed 15th out of 19 teams with only two wrestlers...[More]
After Burlington jolt, Buffs see tourney as tonic - Dec. 5, 2018
Try as they might, a basketball team’s intra-squad practices can’t replicate an interscholastic game. For that reason, Marc Ballinger, Prairie View first-year head coach, welcomes this week’s three games in four nights at the Linn County Tournament at Pleasanton. To...[More]
Pleasanton basketball opens season with wins over Madison - Dec. 5, 2018
The Pleasanton basketball season began with the Blu-Jays hosting Hamilton in a non-league contest on Nov. 30. The girls’ game was a low scoring game as the Lady Jays won 28-9 while the boys prevented a Madison comeback winning 45-43. The first quarter set the tone of the game as Pleasanton...[More]
KCS Holiday Express: A delight for all - Dec. 5, 2018
In late November the Kansas City Southern Holiday Express began its Christmas journey, traveling from Shreveport, La., to its ultimate destination at Union Station in Kansas City, Mo. This is the 18th year that the Holiday Express has made this journey, traveling rail to rail, stopping in 22...[More]
Light Up Pleasanton Festival set for Dec. 15, free to public - Dec. 5, 2018
In an extension of the Light Up Pleasanton initiative started by Danny McCullough and Carlee Campbell, the two along with other community members have scheduled a Light Up Pleasanton Festival from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, in the grassy lot at Ninth and Main streets. The area is decorated...[More]
Casey sentenced, receives 18 months probation - Dec. 5, 2018
Christopher S. Casey appeared in Linn County District Court on Tuesday, Nov. 27, for sentencing in Case 2016-CR142, in which he was charged with criminal discharge of a firearm, aggravated battery, possession of a firearm while under the influence, possession of certain hallucinogenic...[More]
Pulpit - Christmas lights - Dec. 5, 2018
‘Tis the season. I can’t quite wrap my head around the thought that there are approximately three weeks left in the year. With that, I can’t believe Christmas is just around the corner – where did time go? I sound like one of those people I see on television smoking a...[More]
Pleasanton man charged with indecent solicitation of child - Dec. 5, 2018
Aeneas T. Smith, Pleasanton, appeared in Linn County District Court on Tuesday, Nov. 27, for a no-go preliminary hearing in Case 2018-CR-176. Smith is charged with one count of indecent solicitation of a child; persuade child (over 14 but under 16) to a secluded place. To see the full...[More]
1 suspect still at large following pursuit - Dec. 5, 2018
Following the pursuit that took place on Monday, Nov. 26, when Linn County sheriff’s deputies assisted Johnson County with a warrant execution in the Linn County Park and Marina, two of the four subjects pursued are currently incarcerated and one is still at large. During...[More]
Henry G. Bradley 07-29-1948 to 11-30-2018 - Dec. 4, 2018
Linn County NewsPublished Dec. 5, 2018Henry G. Bradley, age 70, Hume, Mo., passed away on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at the Olathe Medical Center. He was born on July 29, 1948, the son of Dale and Helen Kleitz Bradley.Henry proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a welder...[More]
