Switching Sides in Michigan - Nov. 4, 2026
“My vote for Senate is going to be with Mike Rogers,” Democratic Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens announced yesterday, standing outside a Detroit church with the Republican. “And I’ll tell you why: Because we have to stand with country,” she emphasized. “We...[More]
Roberta Marie Stark ~ 10-11-1937 to 10-28-2026 - Nov. 3, 2026
Linn County News Published November 4, 2026 Roberta Marie Stark passed away on Oct. 28, 2026, in Bushong, Kan., where she lived with her son. She lived a beautiful and full 89 years. Roberta was born on Oct. 11, 1937, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Floyd Franklin Pinkerton and Ruth Laurine (Stevanus)...[More]
Stacy L. Banta ~ 02-23-1960 to 10-30-2026 - Nov. 3, 2026
Linn County News Published November 4, 2026 Stacy L. Banta, age 66 of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away at her home on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. She was born the daughter of John and Doris Powell Payne on Feb. 23, 1960, in Fort Scott, Kan. Stacy graduated from Pleasanton High School and worked...[More]
Ernest Roy Ransier ~ 04-21-1961 to 10-19-2026 - Nov. 3, 2026
Linn County News Published November 4, 2026 Ernest Roy Ransier, age 65, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. He was born on April 21, 1961, at Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Melvin and Shirley McCallum Ransier. During his working career, he worked as a laborer in the...[More]
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]
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]
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]
