Pleasanton Council called out for lack of transparency, executive sessions - May. 20, 2026
Following an hour and one-half of executive sessions two weeks ago, the Pleasanton Council heard from frustrated, angry citizens concerning lack of transparency and ‘behind closed doors dealings.’ Greg Stogsdill spoke to the council and said, “I’m concerned how the council blind-sided...[More]
Commissioners set high voltage lines moratorium - May. 20, 2026
Commissioner Alison Hamilton took time during the May 18 meeting to address concerns she has in regards to the possibility of incoming high voltage transmission lines coming into the county from Missouri, where the Clearwater solar project was approved. She explained that the lines are currently allowed...[More]
Chief explains Pleasanton police budget concerns - May. 20, 2026
Pleasanton Police Chief Tristan Snyder was not appointed police chief after 13 years as chief of the Pleasanton Police Department on a 3-2 vote May 4. No reason was given by the council for the dismissal of the chief, that, as he stated, was despite no reprimands or issues with job performance. Council...[More]
Kansas now requires court clerks to obscure truth in some criminal cases. That’s bad for the public. - May. 20, 2026
Executive Director Kansas Press Association District court clerks are the workhorses of the state’s court system. They handle the bulk of the court’s day-to-day work and interact frequently with the public. They are good people doing good and often difficult work. Now, imagine...[More]
FDA chief’s ouster is a good thing - May. 20, 2026
The Washington rumormongers were right. On way or another, Martin Makary, the administrator of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, was on his way out. It was about time. Maklary was a disaster, but was far from single-handedly keeping Trump and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert...[More]
Jayhawk Linn track are boys’ and girls’ league champions - May. 20, 2026
The Jayhawk track team traveled to Oswego on May 15 to compete in the Three Rivers League track meet. The Hawks had a great meet on both the boys’ and girls’ sides. The boys are league champions with a score of 115 while the girls’ team is also league champions with a score of 177....[More]
Prairie View track competes in Pioneer League meet - May. 20, 2026
The Prairie View track team traveled to Santa Fe Trail on May 14 to compete in the Pioneer League meet. The Prairie View boys’ team placed fifth with 37 points while the girls’ team was fourth with 62 points. Santa Fe Trail won the meet for both the boys and girls, 201 for the boys and 174...[More]
Pleasanton baseball ends season at Flinthills - May. 20, 2026
The Pleasanton baseball team played the first round of their 2-1A Regional tournament on May 14 at the Flinthills Mustangs. Flinthills was the five seed while the Jays were the 12 seed, Pleasanton lost the game 2-12 in six innings. The game started with the Mustangs scoring two in the first. Pleasanton...[More]
Ruth Ellen Stainbrook ~ 02-12-1933 to 05-16-2026 - May. 18, 2026
Linn County News Published May 20, 2026 Ruth Ellen Stainbrook, age 93, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026. She was born on Feb. 12, 1933, at home to Fred and Lucy Henderson Carothers. She graduated from La Cygne High School in 1950 where she was a cheerleader and homecoming...[More]
Gary Wayne Simpson ~ 01-17-1952 to 05-13-2026 - May. 18, 2026
Linn County News Published May 20, 2026 Gary Wayne Simpson, age 74, Mound City, Kan., passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Mound City Christian Church. Burial in the Woodland Cemetery. Visitation was held from 3 to...[More]
