La Cygne may consider RV permits - Jan. 25, 2023
Permits to park recreational vehicles (RVs) within the city could appear before La Cygne city leaders for consideration next month. At the regular council meeting last Wednesday, Jan. 18, Allison Fox, codes enforcement officer and zoning administrator, recommended the RV permits as a way to clarify...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Jan. 25, 2023
Special treatment I’ve been mulling this topic for a couple of weeks; it deals with what drivers view or expect as special treatment by law enforcement. The topic came up at the Pleasanton City Council meeting two weeks ago concerning what people view as excessive stops by local law enforcement. The...[More]
ACCIDENT REPORTS - Jan. 25, 2023 - Jan. 25, 2023
On 12-25-22, Jody N. Russell, Mound City, was southbound on US 69 just north of mile marker 83 losing control on ice and crossed into the median and into the oncoming northbound lanes. The vehicle then overturned and entered the east ditch where it rested on its top. No injuries were reported. (Case...[More]
ARREST REPORTS - Jan. 25. 2023 - Jan. 25, 2023
On 01-16-2023 Matthew Dillon was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case 2020CR000099 (IN202300026) On 01-19-2023 Heidi Bolden was arrested in connection with aggravated battery on LEO; battery on LEO; Interference with LEO, conceal/alter/destroy evidence; improper use of roadway by pedestrian...[More]
Lady Buffs win Kenny Holt Memorial Tournament - Jan. 25, 2023
The Prairie View girls’ basketball team traveled to Uniontown on Jan. 17, 19 and 20 to compete in the Kenny Holt Memorial Tournament. The Lady Buffs performed well in the tournament and went 3-0 to become the tournament champions. Prairie View first faced Jayhawk on Jan. 17. Prairie View defeated...[More]
Lady Jays win Midseason Tournament - Jan. 25, 2023
The Pleasanton boys’ and girls’ basketball teams hosted their Midseason Basketball Tournament Jan. 17-20. The boys went 0-3 in the tournament but the girls won the tournament going 3-0. Pleasanton first played Northeast Kansas and the Lady Jays won a defensive game 26-18. The Lady Jays’...[More]
Flores leads Jayhawk wrestling at Husky Invitational - Jan. 25, 2023
The Jayhawk wrestling team traveled to Blue Valley Northwest on Jan. 20-21 to compete in the Husky Wrestling Invitational. Denton White, 106, had another great tournament as he placed second with 49 team points. White went 6-0 to advance to the championship match. In the championship he lost to...[More]
Randall James Rogers ~ 09-10-1950 to 01-19-2023 - Jan. 23, 2023
Linn County News Published January 25, 2023 Randall "Randy" James Rogers, age 72, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Burial will be in Oak Lawn...[More]
Amanda Locke Johnson ~ 01-15-1975 to 10-21-2022 - Jan. 23, 2023
Linn County News Published January 25, 2023 Amanda Locke Johnson passed away on Oct. 21, 2022, at her home in Blue Mound, Kan. A memorial service is planned for Jan. 28, 2023, at the Blue Mound Federated Church with visitation to be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the service beginning...[More]
Freeda Belle Brady ~ 01-22-1934 to 01-18-2023 - Jan. 23, 2023
Linn County News Published January 25, 2023 Freeda Belle Brady, age 88, Osawatomie, Kan., formerly of La Cygne, Kan., passed away Wednesday Jan. 18, 2023. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in La Cygne,...[More]