La Cygne Council readies for Blast in the Park - Jun. 24, 2026
The La Cygne Council met Wednesday, June 17 and learned that plans for the annual Blast in the Park are ongoing for Saturday, July 11. The annual wiener-dog race will begin at 6 p.m. at the park with fireworks scheduled for dark. Events are planned throughout the evening. Police Chief Zach Mathies reported...[More]
City of Pleasanton clerk resigns - Jun. 24, 2026
Word was received Tuesday, June 23 of the resignation of Pleasanton’s City Clerk who formally posted her resignation Friday, June 19. Candy Houtman had been city clerk since the retirement/resignation of former City Administrator Becky Hegwald who left after the council did not extend her position...[More]
Daily Objective Distillery - a local American destination - Jun. 24, 2026
Think patriotism - the American flag, military service and a very good sipping whiskey and you’ll get the gist of Daily Objective Distillery (DOD) located on Sterling Ranch in Amsterdam, Mo. The concept began a year ago, and according to DOD’s website, “Daily Objective Distillery was...[More]
USDA opens state-of-the-art livestock insects research laboratory to combat livestock pests - Jun. 24, 2026
KERRVILLE, TX – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) opened the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory. This state-of-the-art laboratory facility that will provide the U.S. cattle industry with innovative tools and...[More]
Wiper fry stocked in Linn County lakes - Jun. 24, 2026
Kansas Department of Wildlife Fisheries Biologist Don George stocked wiper fry fish into the La Cygne and Pleasanton lakes last Wednesday, June 10. He released the fish in the north end of La Cygne lake because the water was cooler there than at the main lake. It will take four summers before they are...[More]
Fishing tournament to happen July 11 - Jun. 24, 2026
Fishing Tales Bait Shop is hosting a fishing tournament, 2026 Catfish Tournament, on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Pleasanton’s East Lake. It was originally set to take place on June 6 but due to the increasing storms, Fishing Tales Bait Shop postponed the event until July. Entry and registration...[More]
Red, White & Blue and Bulls bullfighting July 4 - Jun. 24, 2026
What started as a dream of having a bullfight in his backyard has mushroomed to nationwide bullfighting events for Dakota Knight, Lebo, Kan. Knight, husband of Brileigh (Ware) Knight, began the bull fighting/breeding operation in 2020, that after winning 3rd place in the Worlds in bull fighting in Las...[More]
Prairie View trapshooting brings home individual championships and team trophies - Jun. 24, 2026
The Prairie View trapshooting team traveled to Wichita this past weekend to compete in the 2026 Kansas State High School Clay Target League 2A State tournament. The Buffalos did very well at the event as they claimed two team State trophies. The Junior Varsity squad placed third with a score of 437....[More]
Linn Valley discusses data center tour, battery storage - Jun. 24, 2026
The Linn Valley City Council held its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026, with Mayor Lister Potter presiding with all council members present except Council President Michael Hemphill. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and an opening prayer by Council member John...[More]
Convicted serial killer denied clemency for death sentence - Jun. 24, 2026
On June 18, 2026, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly denied a request for clemency from John Robinson who was convicted of murder and given the death sentence in 2003. Gov. Kelly released a statement that included the following: “Kansas reinstated the death penalty in 1994, and it remains the law today....[More]
