SPECIAL: KBI conducts statewide marijuana enforcement operation - Oct. 2, 2025
TOPEKA – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) executed numerous search warrants in cities across the state at vape shops and CBD dispensaries to seize products being sold illegally in Kansas. On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and KBI Director Tony Mattivi announced...[More]
Senator Marshall releases statement on Democrat Shutdown - Oct. 2, 2025
Washington – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after Senate Democrats voted to shut down the government rather than pass the clean Continuing Resolution - already approved by the House of Representatives - that would simply extend government...[More]
A few things to know about football - Oct. 1, 2025
What do rugby and soccer have in common? They are the two sports that American Football originated from. The first football game was played between Rutgers and Princeton Universities in New Brunswick, New Jersey on Nov. 6, 1869. But the game looked much different than the football I play in school. In...[More]
Ks Jr Angus member Creed Caldwell is Colvin Certified Angus Beef ® brand - Oct. 1, 2025
The next generation of beef leaders is already putting in the hard work—on ranches, in classrooms and in research labs. The Colvin Scholarship Fund recognizes and supports their dedication, awarding 27 students across the country a combined $100,000 this year to continue their pursuit of innovation,...[More]
Pleasanton council vetoed on fire volunteer appointments - Oct. 1, 2025
The Pleasanton Council heard from Fire Chief Jeff Wisdom Monday night concerning lack of personnel to respond to fires eliminating the department from getting credit for calls with ISO. “We need more people,” he said. He said last week they trained on pulling hose and hooking them up and...[More]
Kansas Policy Institute talks property taxes with legislature - Oct. 1, 2025
Recently Dave Trabert with the Kansas Policy Institute gave testimony to the Kansas State Legislature regarding property taxes and the changes that the Institute has tracked over the last few years. Trabert told legislators that after staying in a narrow band of fluctuation in rates for many years,...[More]
Pleasanton city candidate forum Oct. 6 - Oct. 1, 2025
The city of Pleasanton is hosting a candidate forum for city council candidates Monday, Oct. 6 to be held at the Pleasanton Community Center. The forum begins at 6 p.m.; the audience may submit written questions to candidates, whether to one candidate or addressing them all. Questions should be issue-oriented...[More]
County logo sees little change - Oct. 1, 2025
Following several months of discussion and review of designs, the county has received the final design for the new county logo that isn’t much different from the old one. The final cost on the new design was a total of $3,000 billed to the county in two $1,500 increments by Mat Casner’s company,...[More]
Prairie View football dominates Burlington on Homecoming - Oct. 1, 2025
The Prairie View football team hosted Burlington for their Homecoming on Sept. 26. The Buffalos had no troubles with the Wildcats as they won the game 48-13. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online version here....[More]
Pleasanton volleyball travels to Arma and Prairie View - Oct. 1, 2025
The Pleasanton volleyball team traveled to Northeast Arma and Prairie View this past week. They went to Arma for a TRL triangular against Northeast and Moran on Sept. 23. They then traveled to Prairie View for a best of five game against the Buffalos on Sept. 25. To see the full article, check out this...[More]
