Special: Religious Freedom Day, 2026 -- A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America - Jan. 19, 2026
NEWS PROVIDED BYThe White HouseJan. 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2026 /Christian Newswire/ — The White House releases the following proclamation by the President of the United States of America: For 250 years, our Nation and our people have abided by a simple truth: Every...[More]
Randall E. Taylor, Sr. ~ 09-24-1959 to 01-17-2026 - Jan. 19, 2026
Linn County News Published January 21, 2026 Randall E. Taylor, age 66, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. He was born on Sept. 24, 1959, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Orin and Helen Steward Taylor. He was united in marriage to Gina Childers. She preceded him in death....[More]
Leonard makes appearance in Bates County circuit court - Jan. 16, 2026
Damon Leonard, of rural Pleasanton, made an appearance in Bates County Circuit Court in Butler, Mo., on Jan. 15, 2026. Leonard appeared via video from the Bates County Jail, where he is currently incarcerated, for the status hearing on the morning docket for Judge Julie Highley-Kuetzer...[More]
Pleasanton boys’ basketball team picks up wins against Miami and Central Heights - Jan. 16, 2026
The Pleasanton boys’ basketball team continues winning basketball games as the team went 2-0 this past week to go 5-0 in district play and 7-1 overall. The Jays hosted Miami on Jan. 6 and defeated them in a r0ut 65-27 before traveling to Central Heights on Jan. 9 to win that game in a fourth quarter...[More]
Jayhawk basketball picks up wins against Oswego - Jan. 16, 2026
The Jayhawk boys’ and girls’ basketball teams hosted Oswego on Jan. 9 in Three Rivers League action. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams won their games against the Indians as the girls won in a rout 49-15 and the boys won in a thriller 45-41. The boys’ game was a battle...[More]
Prairie View boys’ wrestling competes at Louisburg - Jan. 16, 2026
The Prairie View boys’ wrestling team traveled to Louisburg on Jan. 10 to compete in the Louisburg Invitational. The Buffalos placed 13th out of 16 teams with 60 team points. Breckyn Malin, 106, went 1-3 in the tournament. Malin won his second match by fall. Bentlee Diediker, 120, placed...[More]
Kansas Seniors & Veterans: You Could Pay LESS in Property Taxes - Jan. 15, 2026
If you’re a Kansas homeowner, you may qualify for a property tax freeze (refund) if you: - Are 65+ years of age OR a 50% or more disabled Veteran - Own...[More]
Linda L. Janssen ~ 09-23-1947 to 12-31-2025 - Jan. 15, 2026
Linn County News Published January 21, 2026 Linda L. Janssen, 78, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Ellsworth, Kan. She was born Sept. 23, 1947, in Garnett, Kan., to Paul and Helen (Howery) Singer. Linda grew up in Parker, Kan., and then attended and graduated from Emporia State...[More]
Sen. Marshall’s Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act signed into law - Jan. 15, 2026
Washington – On Wednesday, Jan. 14, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) released the following statement after President Trump signed his legislation to restore whole milk in schools into law. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act expands healthy milk options in schools...[More]
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