Jayhawk softball routs Lancers - Apr. 5, 2023
The Jayhawk-Linn softball team hosted Crest on March 30 in a double-header. The Lady Hawks won both games big as they defeated Crest 14-4 and 18-2. In the first game Crest had four runs in the fourth but were scoreless the other five innings. The Lady Hawks scored in every inning they played...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Apr. 5, 2023
School shooting and the cover up Six people, three nine-year-olds and three 60-plus year olds, are being laid to rest this week. That after a transgender person chose to end their lives following the writing of a yet unreleased manifesto of hatred. The shooter was subsequently killed by law enforcement...[More]
BLUE MOUND CITY COUNCIL - Monday, April 3, 2023 - Apr. 5, 2023
Council members for the city of Blue Mound met on Monday, April 3, for their regular monthly meeting. With Mayor Russell Beth absent, councilman Donnie Rhynerson presided over the meeting as council president. City clerk Max Krull swore in new councilwoman Marri Krupco at the start of the meeting. Krull...[More]
PLEASANTON CITY COUNCIL - Monday, April 3, 2023 - Apr. 5, 2023
The Pleasanton City Council opened their Monday meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by Mayor Mike Frisbie thanking Anne Johnson and company for their help filling Easter eggs for Saturday’s egg hunt. City Administrator Teresa Whitaker told the council police candidate Ivan Squire graduates...[More]
LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, April 3, 2023 - Apr. 5, 2023
The Linn County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, April 3, 2023. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes of last week’s meeting which was followed by approval of claims in the amount of $187, 732.11. Commissioners approved three abatements, 2022-887-889 with a change of...[More]
Robert Arthur Long ~ 12-29-1953 to 03-29-2023 - Apr. 4, 2023
Linn County News Published April 5, 2023 Robert Arthur “Bobby” Long, age 69, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Memorial service will be 4 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2023, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Visitation will be held...[More]
SPECIAL: 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission meets April 4 - Apr. 3, 2023
TOPEKA—The 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission convened by telephone conference at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, to set the schedule to fill a district judge vacancy created by Judge Steven Montgomery’s July 3 retirement. The 6th Judicial District is composed of Miami, Linn, and...[More]
Special: Governor issues declaration of disaster emergency due to threat of wildland fires - Mar. 31, 2023
Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal declaration of disaster emergency this morning, March 31, due to the potential for wildland fires and severe storms in the state. The declaration will allow the state to preposition assets for a quicker response to any fires that may begin. Much of...[More]
Prairie View competes at State Powerlifting meet - Mar. 29, 2023
The Prairie View Buffalos competed in the State Powerlifting meet on March 25. The meet had 285 total lifters and the Buffalos took 16 boys and nine girls to the event. Prairie View had two lifters place second in their respective weight divisions at the meet. Rhett Jackman, 156, placed second with...[More]
