Office succession in a municipality - Oct. 7, 2026
What happens if an elected official resigns? Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com The succession of offices in a municipality is set out by Kansas statute and is outlined on the website for the Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. In Chapter 12 – Cities and Municipalities,...[More]
Tractor accident victim saved by mail carrier - Oct. 7, 2026
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com For northwest Linn County mail carrier Carrie Akes, she realizes that mail carriers tend to see people others don’t see on a daily basis. That happened to her when she came upon an accident where she assisted a Parker resident through a trauma incident...[More]
Commissioners hear complaint about LCSO and sheriff - Oct. 7, 2026
Sheriff rebuts complaint Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com During the Oct. 5 meeting, former Linn County resident Shelly Dunn, who now resides in Bourbon County, spoke to commissioners regarding the conditions of several horses on a property in Linn County and...[More]
Out on the Gravel photos to be used for calendar - Oct. 7, 2026
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com After receiving so many beautiful photo submissions for our weekly Out on the Gravel section, we here at the Linn County News have decided to do something to honor those who took part and submitted their photos for our subscribers and readers...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Oct. 7, 2026
Shop local Residents of any community hear the buzz words “shop local.” But in these days of $4.19 per gallon gas and every commodity necessary to live including food, electricity or other fuel, and more going up, consumers are making choices. Beyond prices, consumers are making choices...[More]
Just Say Uncool - Oct. 7, 2026
Something curious has happened to the young, a new government report suggests: “the number of high school students who use marijuana has decreased by almost half — 44 percent — since states started enacting adult-use legalization.” I’m quoting an article from September...[More]
General Pleasonton Days set for this weekend - Sep. 30, 2026
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com This coming weekend will bring the annual General Pleasonton Days celebration in Pleasanton. The events kick off on Saturday morning with the annual parade at 10 a.m. with line up for the entrants starting at 9 a.m. The theme for this year...[More]
Pioneer Harvest Fiesta set for this weekend - Sep. 30, 2026
70th annual event is final one Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com The traditional Pioneer Harvest Fiesta parade will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, through downtown Fort Scott on both South Main and National streets. Friday through Sunday’s events...[More]
Commissioners finalize budget for 2027 - Sep. 30, 2026
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com During the meeting on Monday, Sept. 28, the Linn County Commissioners worked on finalizing the 2027 budget. The review began with a meeting with County Attorney Justin Meeks and discussed the data and functional side of what his office...[More]
Pleasanton holds barnburner – mostly after official meeting - Sep. 30, 2026
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com Monday’s Pleasanton City Council meeting began with a request by resident Chrissy Flores to hire up to three police officers, this after word was received that Police Chief Tristan Snyder resigned his position and informed the city he will work part-time...[More]
