BREAKING NEWS - UPDATE - Mar. 28, 2022
UPDATE: Tia Howard has been located in Nebraska and is being returned to her home. The advisory has been cancelled. Endangered persons advisory issued for Hiawatha teen BROWN COUNTY – The Brown County Sheriff’s Office requested that the Kansas Bureau...[More]
Jerry Lee McGuire 09-09-1946 to 03-21-2022 - Mar. 28, 2022
Linn County News Published March 30, 2022 Jerry Lee McGuire, of Fort Scott, Kan., a proud Vietnam War veteran, who never stood still and was always on the go, passed away on March 21, 2022. He was 75 years old. Jerry was born on Sept. 9, 1946, in Kansas City, Mo., to George and Alice...[More]
Lonnie Bruce Buhrle 01-10-1963 to 03-26-2022 - Mar. 28, 2022
Linn County News Published March 30, 2022 Lonnie Bruce Buhrle, age 59, Olathe, Kan., passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022. He was born on Jan. 10, 1963, in Butler, Mo., the son of Lawrence Buhrle and Glenda Dudley. He worked at Hardee’s as a host. He was active in...[More]
Cecil Ray McKinley 05-30-1938 to 03-22-2022 - Mar. 23, 2022
Linn County News Published March 30, 2022 Cecil Ray McKinley Jr., age 83, Hume, Mo., passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the Hume Christian Church. A visitation will follow the service. Contributions are...[More]
Curtis Edmond Blythe 11-28-1965 to 03-20-2022 - Mar. 23, 2022
Linn County News Published March 30, 2022 Curtis Edmond Blythe, 56, of Mound City, Kan., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Curt was born on Nov. 28, 1965, in Burlington, Colo., to Trent Eugene and Sharon Kay (Curl) Blythe. He was one of four children. He...[More]
Prescott council to hold discussion on city event - Mar. 23, 2022
The Prescott City Council opened a discussion on the possibility of bringing back Coal Centre Days, the city celebration, during the meeting on March 21. Mayor Kevin Wood noted that the event needs to be revitalized and suggested possibly changing the name. Council member Fritz Norbury stated he saw...[More]
Justice Center example of modern high-tech facility - Mar. 23, 2022
With a grand opening being discussed only weeks away, contractors, subcontractors and employees working on the Linn County Justice Center are toiling at a feverish pace to make sure everything is in place to hold court, and prisoners and make sure anyone that works in the facility can properly do their...[More]
Gov. Kelly appoints Purvis to fill vacancy in the 6th judicial district - Mar. 23, 2022
TOPEKA – Gov. Laura Kelly has appointed Andrea Purvis, Abilene, to the 6th Judicial District vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Terri Johnson. “Andrea will bring strong legal experience and knowledge to the 6th Judicial District,” Gov. Laura Kelly said. “Her commitment...[More]
Nature Discovery Trail under construction at Marais des Cygnes NWR - Mar. 23, 2022
Many changes will be seen at the Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in the coming weeks including one that will allow visitors to see the wide variety of habitats available. A one-mile long, 6-foot wide concrete walking path is underway. Not only is the walking path a new addition, the...[More]
Ungeheuer offers sweet option with online bakery shop - Mar. 23, 2022
Jordan Ungeheuer is now offering her skills as a service to the community she grew up in through her new company, Sweet Harvest Baking Co. “I have always wanted to have a bakery, ever since I was little, so I’m starting small without a storefront, hoping to grow in the future,” said...[More]
