Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pull - Aug. 9, 2017
The Linn County Fair and Rodeo hosted their annual Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pull on the evening of Aug. 6.The night hosted truck and tractors competing to see who could pull the most weight the greatest distance in four different categories. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of...[More]
Bully Pulpit: North Korea - Aug. 9, 2017
Am I the only one who would like to slap the bubbly, smug look off that crazy dude’s face who currently runs North Korea?Apparently U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley had a similar reaction and got the pleasure of slapping $1 billion worth of economic sanctions on the crazy man,...[More]
Myrick named UCA All American - Aug. 9, 2017
On July 15, Chloe Myrick and her fellow cheerleaders from Pleasanton High School were headed home from a Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) sponsored cheer camp with high ratings and one team member, Myrick, named to the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) All American cheer...[More]
Gracia Burnham to speak at Mound City Christian Church - Aug. 9, 2017
On Sunday, Aug. 13, Gracia Burnham will speak at the Mound City Christian Church at 9 a.m.Burnham will tell of the events leading up to and the capture of herself and her late husband Martin, while serving as missionaries in the Philippines.The Burnhams spent 17 years in the Philippines with the New...[More]
Climbing tower proposed for Mound City structure - Aug. 9, 2017
Mound City resident Mike Meyers approached the City Council of Mound City Monday night about purchasing the 1930s-era grain elevator for a proposed climbing tower.Meyers introduced himself and said that he’s been a rock climber for 17 years and there are no areas to climb in Linn County. He estimated...[More]
State dismisses current Kleidosty case ‘without prejudice - Aug. 9, 2017
A case against a former Unified School District 362 superintendent has been dropped for now.The state of Kansas Friday dismissed without prejudice two counts against Christopher Kleidosty for failure as teachers/administration to report child abuse/neglect while still in the Prairie View district. To...[More]
Teters appears in court on gun incident - Aug. 9, 2017
First appearance stopped due to health concerns John Edwards Teters appeared via video for his first appearance on Friday, Aug. 4, on charges of using a deadly weapon to place another in reasonable apprehension of bodily harm.Those charges stem from an incident that took place in the County Attorney’s...[More]
2 Linn Countians charged in Miami County murder investigation - Aug. 9, 2017
At approximately 2 a.m. July 21, Miami County deputies responded to a call on Lookout Road, two miles west of Paola. They found Heather Briggs, 23, of Baldwin City underneath a vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene.Authorities believe the incident centered around illegal activities involving...[More]
Man wields gun in County Attorney’s office - Aug. 3, 2017
Following an incident that took place in the Linn County Attorney’s Office and Department of Corrections building on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 2, Linn County Sheriff Paul Filla issued the following statement on Thursday, Aug. 3, noting that it is all he is allowed to say at this time...[More]
Wild Horse Ministries comes to Linn County - Aug. 2, 2017
Wild Horse Ministries came to Linn County on the evening of July 28 and was at the Linn County fairgrounds putting on its demonstration. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online version here....[More]
