The American Revolution: The importance of the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party - Mar. 25, 2026
There were many things that led up to our founding fathers signing the Declaration of Independence. Two of these events happened in Boston: the Boston Massacre, which happened on March 5, 1770, and the Boston Tea Party, which happened Dec. 16, 1773. The Boston Massacre By 1770, several colonies...[More]
Weaponized Data via Silencer - Mar. 25, 2026
“Authoritarian regimes have developed strong cyber espionage capabilities that enable their influence and coercion operations,” explains a National Intelligence Council “assessment,” dated April 7, 2020. This report goes on to say that the “collection and aggregation of...[More]
The real March Madness - Mar. 25, 2026
The term “March Madness” was coined in 1939 by an Illinois high school official named Henry Porter, but it didn’t relate to the annual NCAA basketball tournament until 1982, when broadcaster Brent Musburger put it in play. Musburger was referring to the drama that comes with 68 teams...[More]
Breaking News: Wellness check leads to discovery of deceased resident - Mar. 24, 2026
A request for the Linn County Sheriffs' Office to conduct a wellness check on Monday, March 23, resulted in a search of the immediate area before the resident was found deceased. Personnel were dispatched to an address in Sugar Valley Lake on Monday when the requesting party was unable to reach...[More]
Danny Grover Breckenridge ~ 04-09-1947 to 03-16-2026 - Mar. 23, 2026
Linn County News Published March 25, 2026 Danny Grover Breckenridge, 78, was born on April 19th,1947 in Butler, Mo. He was the second son of Lester and Goldie Breckenridge. Danny grew up in Rich Hill from where he graduated high school in 1965. After graduation, he enlisted in the...[More]
Rachel Carlene Kastl ~ 02-14-1934 to 03-19-2026 - Mar. 21, 2026
Linn County News Published March 25, 2026 Rachel Carlene Kastl, age 92, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026. She was born on Feb. 14, 1934, in Blue Mound, Kan., the daughter of Carl and Lorene "Peach" Hohenstein Horton. Carlene's early years were spent traveling as...[More]
Commissioners hear presentation on the next phase for opportunity zones - Mar. 18, 2026
During the meeting on Monday, March 16, the commissioners heard from Paul Hughes regarding opportunity zones selections via a tele-video conference. Hughes noted the Opportunity Zones program was made permanent under the One Big Beautiful Bill. He then gave a background on the program. Hughes added...[More]
Pleasanton council contracts financial advisor - Mar. 18, 2026
During the meeting on Monday, March 16, the council heard from Joey McLiney and Max McLiney, McLiney & Co., on what being the city financial advisor would entail. McLiney began by noting that he currently acts as fiduciary for several local entities and neighboring cities. McLiney then walked the...[More]
Edward L. Eichenberger ~ 11-20-1967 to 03-15-2026 - Mar. 18, 2026
Linn County News Published March 25, 2026 Edward L. Eichenberger, known affectionately as Ed to his friends and family, left this world for his heavenly home on March 15, 2026, at the age of 58. He was born on Nov. 20, 1967, in Ottawa, Kan. Ed’s life was a testament to his unwavering...[More]
K-State Cattlemen’s Day: Preparing for a generational transfer - Mar. 18, 2026
Oklahoma State University professor shares the importance of preparing a generational transfer of a farm or ranch at the 113th Cattlemen’s Day MANHATTAN, Kan. – When considering how to pass on a family farm or ranch to the next generation, one of the biggest mistakes families often make...[More]
