SPECIAL: CERT class postponed - Jun. 28, 2022
The CERT training scheduled to begin June 30, 2022 is being postponed out of respect for our fallen Fire Fighter Josh Haynes and our instructors from Linn County Rural Fire and AMR. The new schedule for CERT class is yet to be determined. ...[More]
Ruth E. Robinson - 01-17-1922 to 06-25-2022 - Jun. 28, 2022
Linn County News Published June 29, 2022 Ruth E. Robinson, 100, of Ottawa, formerly of Blue Mound, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Ruth was born on Jan. 17, 1922, to Oscar and Lula (Wray) Dodson at Blanchard, Ok. When she was very young her family moved to Weatherford, Ok. where...[More]
Kent Leroy Miller - 05-01-1959 to 06-21-2022 - Jun. 28, 2022
Linn County News Published June 29, 2022 Kent Leroy Miller, born in Olathe, Kan., on May 1, 1959, to Betty and Loren Miller completed his journey on earth on June 21, 2022. He is survived by his mother Betty McDonald; sisters Tamela Null (Robert) and Tonguie Bandel (Roger); brother Kevin Miller (Vickie);...[More]
Harold Raymond Long - 03-17-1931 to 06-26-2022 - Jun. 28, 2022
Linn County News Published June 29, 2022 Harold Raymond Long, age 91, Paola, KS. passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022. He was born in Jingo, KS. on March 17, 1931, the son of George and Norma Russell Long. He graduated valedictorian from La Cygne Rural High School in the Class of 1951. He attended Pittsburg...[More]
Joshua “Josh†Clyde Haynes - 03-05-1987 to 06-22-2022 - Jun. 27, 2022
Linn County News Published June 29, 2022 Joshua "Josh" Clyde Haynes, age 35, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, from injuries sustained while battling a fire as a Linn County Firefighter. He was born on March 5, 1987, in Nevada, Mo., the son of Eddie and...[More]
Governor Kelly orders flags at half-staff in honor of Kansas Firefighter Joshua Haynes - Jun. 25, 2022
TOPEKA – In accordance with Executive Order 20-30, Governor Laura Kelly directs flags be flown at half-staff at all state grounds, buildings, and facilities on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, in honor of Linn County volunteer firefighter Joshua Haynes of Rural District 1 Fire Department,...[More]
Fire Investigation Update from ATF - Jun. 24, 2022
ATF and the Kansas State Fire Marshals Office have concluded the on-scene portion of the investigation into the cause of Monday night’s fire that destroyed the Carpenter Chiropractic Health Center in Pleasanton, KS and in which firefighter Joshua Haynes was injured. Investigators have...[More]
ATF at fire by request of Kansas Fire Marshall - Jun. 23, 2022
Following the loss of Carpenter Chiropractic by fire Monday night, June 20, questions surfaced why the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (AFT) was on scene with the Kansas Fire Marshall and local fire departments. John Ham, Public Information Officer for the Kansas City Division...[More]
SPECIAL:Suspect arrested in robbery of La Cygne pharmacy - Jun. 23, 2022
On June 22 at approximately 4:30 p.m. the Linn County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call of an armed robbery in progress at the Silver Creek Pharmacy located at 945 E. Market Street in La Cygne. Law enforcement officers from the La Cygne Police Department, Linn Valley Police Department and the...[More]
SPECIAL: Firefighter passes following collapse at Monday night fire - Jun. 22, 2022
Linn County Firefighter Josh Haynes passed away on Wednesday afternoon after collapsing while fighting a fire at Carpenter Chiropractic late Monday night, June 20. Haynes, who was airlifted to KU Medical Center on Monday night, began his career as a volunteer firefighter at the age of 18, and gave 17-plus...[More]
