Legislative Update - Feb. 4, 2026
The third week of the session was very unusual. It started with fast tracking House Substitute for Senate Bill (SB) 244 that requires every multi-person restroom, locker room, changing room or shower in a public building to be designated for use by only one biological sex, with narrow exceptions for...[More]
Washburn University Music & Theatre Department to host Piano Day Feb. 14 - Feb. 4, 2026
TOPEKA, KAN. — The Washburn University Music & Theatre Department will host Washburn Piano Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 14 for K-12 piano students. “As students prepare for spring piano recitals and competitions, Washburn Piano Day gives K-12 piano students the opportunity to try out...[More]
Use IRS Free File to conveniently file your return at no cost - Feb. 4, 2026
WASHINGTON — IRS Free File will begin accepting individual tax returns today, giving eligible taxpayers an early opportunity to prepare and file their federal income tax returns ahead of the official start of the 2026 filing season later this month. While the filing season begins later this month,...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Feb. 4, 2026
Accountability Questions began circulating Monday night at the Pleasanton Council meeting about how could the water plant get into such shape as to now be, potentially, a $4-$6 million repair job. I’m not picking on Pleasanton; put any city you want in the discussion and think about accountability. Many...[More]
Katherine Paulette Curry ~ 02-27-1945 to 01-31-2026 - Feb. 3, 2026
Linn County News Published February 4, 2026 Kathryn Paulette Curry, age 80, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. She was born on Feb. 27, 1945, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Rudolph George and Dorothy Trecel Burrous Obermeier. She graduated from La Cygne Rural High School,...[More]
Terry Dean Crump ~ 02-03-1942 to 01-27-2026 - Jan. 30, 2026
Linn County News Published February 4, 2026 Terry Dean Crump, Mound City, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. He was born on Feb. 3, 1942, in Topeka, Kan., the son of Clifford and Carol Griffin Crump. He worked as a foreman and machine operator for Burlington Northern Santa...[More]
Viola May “Budd” Ralston ~ 02-04-1933 to 01-21-2026 - Jan. 30, 2026
Linn County News Published February 4, 2026 Viola May “Budd” (Cunningham) Ralston, age 92, of Parker, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at her home. Viola was born Feb. 4, 1933, in Garnett, Kan. She was one of nine children born to Ora Elmer and Ida Esther (Williams) Cunningham....[More]
Pleasanton water plant looks at potential $4-$6 million replacement - Jan. 28, 2026
Building and system in disrepair The Pleasanton Council met Tuesday night in regular session and moved the meeting to the water plant so the council could tour the building. The tour occurred after insurance adjustor Travis Needham was asked to look at the roof for possible replacement. Needham’s...[More]
La Cygne City Council approves several motions - Jan. 28, 2026
The La Cygne city council met Wednesday, Jan. 21 where Mayor Debra Wilson expressed thanks to all who came to the KORA/KOMA training held that weekend. Chief Zachary Mathies reported on the radar signs mentioning past complaints of speeding on Fourth Street. He said the speed limit on Querry Road...[More]
Pleasanton employees call out hostility from council - Jan. 28, 2026
City employees from Public Works, City Animal Control, Parks, the clerk’s department and others approached the council Tuesday night to voice frustration with how they feel they are being treated by the council and certain members of the council. Deputy City Clerk Candy Houtman spoke for the majority...[More]
