SPECIAL: Case filed in federal court alleges distribution, possession of child pornography - Oct. 29, 2026
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com According to records accessed online through a federal case search site, charges were filed in federal court on Oct. 23, 2026, via a sealed complaint. Said complaint was subsequently unsealed following the arrest of Brett Heide, which was entered...[More]
SPECIAL: 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission sends names of nominees for district judge to governor - Oct. 29, 2026
TOPEKA—The 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission sent the names of three nominees for district judge to Governor Laura Kelly, who has 60 days to decide who will fill the vacancy. The judicial vacancy was created when District Judge Mark Ward retired Oct. 9. The 6th Judicial District...[More]
Judge Ward retires, committee interviews new candidates - Oct. 28, 2026
6th Judicial District Nominating Commission announces interview schedule TOPEKA—The 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission convened at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, to interview applicants to fill a district judge vacancy. The judicial vacancy was created when District Judge Mark...[More]
Commissioners discuss truck purchase options - Oct. 28, 2026
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com During the meeting on Monday, Oct. 26, the Linn County Commissioners held a discussion with Public Works Administrator JD Handly regarding the purchase of a pickup truck. Handly stated that he does not understand using a bidding...[More]
Commissioners approve application for transportation grant - Oct. 28, 2026
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com The Linn County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, Oct. 26, and during that meeting they heard a brief report from Transportation Director Amanda Brown on a grant application for Linn County Transportation. Brown began...[More]
Parker welcomes Case Higgins home after accident - Oct. 28, 2026
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com Linn County and the racing community are beginning to heal, along with 12-year-old Case Higgins, after his racing accident that occurred July 24; an accident that left him with burns to over 49 percent of his body and a new course of direction for him and...[More]
Voters to decide several questions on Nov. 3 ballot - Oct. 28, 2026
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, will be faced with several important questions. The first question that voters across the county will address on the ballot is a vote on whether or not to allow the sale of liquor by the...[More]
Pleasanton Police Chief hired - Oct. 28, 2026
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com Following multiple executive sessions Monday night, the four-person council approved the appointment of Police Chief Phillip Davis to take the reins of the Pleasanton Police Department. Davis has many years of law enforcement experience and currently lives...[More]
Pleasanton football falls to Chase County - Oct. 28, 2026
LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com The Pleasanton football team played their final regular season game as they hosted district opponent Chase County on Oct. 23. Chase County was the one seed in the Jays district and a win over the Jays would ensure them a top seed in the Week 9 round...[More]
Jayhawk cross country qualifies boys’ varsity team and Meyer for State - Oct. 28, 2026
LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com It was a good day for the Jayhawk Linn cross country team as they traveled to the 2A Sub-State at Alma on Oct. 24. The Hawks did well as everyone of their boys’ runners placed in the top 21 to place first overall at the meet. Both the boys’...[More]
