Don’t know much about history? - Apr. 11, 2018
We have some extremely knowledgeable local folks in this area when it comes to local history. A number of them know a lot about Kansas history as well. But, they may not be aware of all the references to the “Hidden History of Kansas.” That’s okay … there’s an opportunity...[More]
La Cygne Community Garden informational meeting April 13 - Apr. 11, 2018
An informational meeting for those interested in planting or using the La Cygne Community Garden is scheduled at 7 p.m. Friday, April 13, at the La Cygne United Methodist Church in the basement Fellowship Hall.The guest speaker will be David French, who is a teacher and coach in the Osawatomie School...[More]
Defense alleges rights violation, crime scene alteration in La Cygne gun case - Apr. 11, 2018
After nearly two years, Linn County Attorney James Brun and defendant Christopher S. Casey’s attorney Debera Erickson met in court to discuss a motion to suppress that resulted after law enforcement “altered a crime scene” and placed him in handcuffs, questioning him without reading...[More]
Bully Pulpit: Conservative America - Apr. 11, 2018
I find it interesting that liberal news shows, liberal politicians and liberals in general find it hard to believe that anyone who is not liberal can like President Donald Trump. With that, they don’t understand that we fly-over states with fly-over Americans are getting pissed, to put it bluntly,...[More]
Luther Calvin Simmons 02-02-1926 to 04-05-2018 - Apr. 10, 2018
Linn County NewsPublished April 11, 2018Luther Calvin Simmons, age 92, of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Medicalodges, Fort Scott. He was born on Feb. 2, 1926, at Turner, Kan., the son of Lester and Ethel Bond Simmons. He served his country in the United States Army during...[More]
Update: Measles Outbreak in Johnson, Linn and Miami Counties New locations and dates of potential measles exposure in Linn County added - Apr. 5, 2018
TOPEKA, Kan. – The measles outbreak in eastern Kansas is continuing to be investigated. Since March 8, 2018, 15 cases have been identified – 12 Johnson County residents, 2 Linn County residents and 1 Miami County resident. The person with measles from out-of-state that was treated at...[More]
Buffalos lose tight games in season baseball opener - Apr. 4, 2018
Prairie View played Santa Fe Trail close in Thursday’s Pioneer League baseball opener.Though having ample scoring opportunities, the Buffalos could manage only three runs all day in losing to the Chargers, 4-2 and 3-1.Joe Cullor, first-year head baseball coach, pointed to 17 runners left on base...[More]
Big innings lead to Lady Buff losses - Apr. 4, 2018
Take away one inning from each game of Prairie View’s softball doubleheader against Santa Fe Trail March 27, and the Lady Buffs played their opponents to a draw.However, a Santa Fe Trail five-run first in the 6-1 opener and three-run third in the 5-2 nightcap resulted in Prairie View being swept...[More]
Jayhawk golf places 2nd at Erie - Apr. 4, 2018
The Jayhawk golf team traveled to Erie to begin their season on the evening of April 2 at the Erie Invitational.Despite the wet and cold conditions the team performed well as they placed second as a team with a score of 349. Caney Valley won the tournament with a score of 348 while Jayhawk was followed...[More]
La Cygne historian finds home for Miami tribe land records - Apr. 4, 2018
Esther Shields is relieved.Shields, a long-time La Cygne historian, has found a home for records dating to an 1859 federal agreement that allotted land – including acreage in present-day Linn County – to members of the Miami native American tribe.At an exchange March 22 at La Cygne’s...[More]