Annual demo derby features a night of five events - Aug. 9, 2023
The annual demolition derby at the Linn County fairgrounds this year was on the evening of Aug. 5. The derby was only on one night this year as in recent years it has been on two nights. Before the derby action began the Linn County Fair and Rodeo Queen was announced. There was plenty of competition...[More]
The spider and the mud dauber - Aug. 9, 2023
I see lots of things outdoors that are hard to believe, but what I saw this past week is one of the weirdest things ever. It was outdoors just outside my workshop-fishing- hunting-book storage and pool table room up here in the wilderness where I live at. Out on the concrete pad, I was just sitting...[More]
Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pull goes late into the night - Aug. 9, 2023
The Linn County Fair and Rodeo hosted the annual Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pull on the evening of Oct. 6. There was plenty of competition this year as the event lasted late into the night. The Outlaw results consist of three categories, limited pro stock, pro stock 4x4 truck, and pro stock tractor. In...[More]
Two subjects arrested and fentanyl seized in Pittsburg - Aug. 4, 2023
CRAWFORD COUNTY – The Joint Fentanyl Impact Team (JFIT), made up of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), and Homeland Security Investigations, along with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, Pittsburg Police Department, and the Bourbon County...[More]
Elizabeth Ann Mayes ~ 10-26-1963 to 07-29-2023 - Aug. 3, 2023
Linn County News Published Aug. 9, 2023 Elizabeth Ann Mayes, age 59, passed away, Saturday, July 29, 2023, as the result of an automobile accident. A service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to Paws & Claws, 8 N. Judson, Fort Scott, Kan....[More]
Dennis N. Mayes ~ 04-28-1961 to 07-29-2023 - Aug. 3, 2023
Linn County News Published Aug. 9, 2023 Dennis N. Mayes, age 62, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, as the result of an automobile accident. A service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to Paws & Claws, 8 N. Judson, Fort Scott,...[More]
ACCIDENT REPORTS - July 26, 2023 - Aug. 2, 2023
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 by Lisa M. Leach, Parker,...[More]
ARREST REPORTS - July 26, 2023 - Aug. 2, 2023
On 07-02-2023 Phillip Hale was arrested in connection with domestic batter; knowing or reckless bodily harm to family member (IN202300357) On 07-02-2023 Mishell Hernandez was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; interference with LEO, conceal/alter/destroy...[More]
La Cygne mayor suggests extra pay - Aug. 2, 2023
Her request comes as part of Blast in the Park review La Cygne Mayor Debra Wilson is recommending that city employees in the future be paid for their roles in the annual Blast in the Park. Wilson’s observation came as part of a public review of this year’s July 8 event. The mayor...[More]
Commissioner questions payment on mowing contract - Aug. 2, 2023
Following a request for a five minute executive session for legal matters with Levi Fyock, the owner of Scarecrow Farms Lawn Care, Commissioner Jim Johnson asked what took the county employees a year and a half to figure out the station wasn’t being mowed by the contractor but it was being billed. EDA...[More]