Edward Lee Umphenour ~ 10-05-1943 to 04-26-2026 - Apr. 28, 2026
Linn County News Published April 29, 2026 Edward Lee Umphenour, 82 of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on April 26, 2026. Edward Lee was a man with a recognizable voice and has been referred to as the voice of Linn County. He was born to Edward and Katherine Dunavan Umphenour on Oct. 5,...[More]
Emily Donnell Brown Tinsley ~ 09-24-2931 to 04-24-2026 - Apr. 27, 2026
Linn County News Published April 29, 2026 Emily Donnell Brown Tinsley left her worldly home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 24, 2026. Donnell was born Sept. 24, 1931, in Texon, Texas, to Lone Jewel and Dixie Belle Cox Brown. When Donnell was 18 years old, she took a bus from San Angelo,...[More]
Couple survives home destruction from EF1 tornado - Apr. 22, 2026
Weather forecasts were pretty accurate concerning potential severe storms hitting the region Monday, April 13; damage across the county proved that right. At approximately 7:40 p.m., the first storm watch issued by the Linn County Sheriff’s Department was released sending spotters into the storm...[More]
Questions asked following storms that hit county - Apr. 22, 2026
During the meeting on April 20, Linn County Rural Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator Randy Hegwald asked for commissioners to approve resolution 2026-10, a proclamation for the county to be declared an emergency disaster site. Commissioners approved the resolution as requested. Hegwald...[More]
Commissioners hear several items from Planning and Zoning - Apr. 22, 2026
Denies rezoning request for Youth Front During the April 20 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners heard from Planning and Zoning director Jennifer Cummings regarding several items for action. The first one presented was a request from Youth Front to rezone a portion of their property, in particular...[More]
La Cygne council hears report on blighted structure - Apr. 22, 2026
The La Cygne council heard a report on Wednesday evening regarding a structure within the city that was not habitable. The report was given on an incident at a residence in the city that had recently had a fire and it was noted there had been other fires at that site. It was stated in the investigation...[More]
Pleasanton Council proceeds with fishing dock grant - Apr. 22, 2026
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Fisheries Biologist Don George has his fingerprints on every lake in the county, and area, in some way or another and, again, is working with the city of Pleasanton to provide a grant to build a new boat dock. George explained the 20-foot t-dock will be located...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Apr. 22, 2026
Time well spent I went fly fishing a few weekends ago – a solid 24-hours that included hauling my camper, setting up, and fishing a few hours before hooking back up and heading home. But a few hours fly fishing at Roaring River is always worth it. I didn’t quit make opening weekend at the...[More]
The Government Store to Nowhere - Apr. 22, 2026
New York City Mayor Commie Mamdani is putting into action, sort of, his plan to introduce government-run grocery stores and bring down grocery prices. Renting a Brooklyn storefront may cost anywhere between $60,000 to $600,000 a year depending on location and square footage. And there are other costs....[More]
USD 346 presents spring play Friday - Apr. 22, 2026
There has been a murder! Who did it, the karaoke loving butler? The sleazy lawyer? Perhaps the elusive groundskeeper, the snoopy professor, the stressed-out mother or the rival billionaire? Come along with Detective Casey Neptune as she unravels each suspect’s whereabouts the day of the murder...[More]
