Salina man arrested for distribution of methamphetamine - Jan. 20, 2023
SALINE COUNTY – On Thursday afternoon, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested a man for suspected distribution of methamphetamine. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation by the KBI and the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 1:10 p.m. on...[More]
Freeda Belle Brady ~ 01-22-1934 to 01-18-2023 - Jan. 20, 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]
Armed man found deceased after officer-involved shooting - Jan. 18, 2023
CHEROKEE COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting incident that occurred Monday night in rural Cherokee County. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office contacted the KBI on Jan. 16, at approximately 8:30 p.m., to request...[More]
LaTurner named to powerful House Appropriations Committee - Jan. 18, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jake LaTurner (KS-02) was named to the House Appropriations Committee for the 118th Congress by members of the House Republican Steering Committee. He issued the following statement: “I am humbled and honored to be selected by my colleagues...[More]
Winter and Wildlife - Jan. 18, 2023
During very cold and vicious winter weather, wild creatures need much more food than they need during the mild stretches that we love to see. The acorns that were as thick as I have seen them in a long time, become scarce in February and March, so we are coming upon the lean time of the year, the bottleneck...[More]
LINN COUNTY ACCIDENT REPORTS - Jan. 18, 2023 - Jan. 18, 2023
On 11-27-22, Caleb Magee, Olathe, was westbound on K-52 east just east of Yancy Road when a deer entered the roadway and struck his vehicle. (Case 221109) On 12-08-22, Alejandro Javier Sonora, Redfield, Kan., was traveling north on Paine Road and lost control of vehicle stopping on the west side in...[More]
ARREST REPORTS - Jan. 18, 2023 - Jan. 18, 2023
On 01-09-2023 Thomas Long, Jr. was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case 2000072305 (IN202300016) 01-09-2023 Lacy Michael was arrested in connection with possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag; improper driving...[More]
Betty M. Harris ~ 07-22-1928 to 11-16-2023 - Jan. 18, 2023
Linn County News Published January 18, 2023 Betty M. Harris, age 94, Prescott, Kan., passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial in the Prescott Cemetery. Visitation will...[More]
Richard Dean Johnson ~ 05-14-1958 to 12-15-2022 - Jan. 18, 2023
Linn County News Published January 18, 2023 Richard (Rick) Dean Johnson of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. He was born May 14, 1958, in Topeka, Kan. He is survived by a daughter Jamie Pappas of the New England area, his mother Carolyn Mitchell-Johnson of Kansas City, Mo.,...[More]
Richard D. Perkins ~ 11-01-1934 to 01-12-2023 - Jan. 18, 2023
Linn County News Published January 18, 2023 Richard D. Perkins, age 88, Iola, Kan., formerly of Mound City, Kan., passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. He was born in Pleasanton, Kan., on Nov. 1, 1934, the son of Edward and Guyla Brown Perkins. He graduated from La Cygne High School and later received...[More]
