Gray to compete in All-Star game - Mar. 28, 2018
ADAM HOLT | LINN COUNTY NEWSBrandon Gray of Jayhawk-Linn has been chosen by unanimous vote to compete in the 2018 Mytown Media Southeast Kansas High School Basketball All-Star game. The game will take place at John Lance Arena at Pittsburg State University on March 30....[More]
La Cygne Boy Scouts host annual Pinewood Derby - Mar. 28, 2018
The La Cygne Boy Scouts hosted their annual Pinewood Derby on the evening of March 24 at the La Cygne Elementary School.The event was well attended as a total of over 40 cars were entered.The La Cygne scouts had their races first, and the top four scouts were set to receive medals. This year’s...[More]
Higgins of Jayhawk, Schull of Twisters place at State Championship - Mar. 28, 2018
The Linn County Twisters and Jayhawk Wrestling Club traveled to Topeka on March 24-25 to compete in the 2018 State Folkstyle Championship.Both teams took some wrestlers to the tournament as Jayhawk brought four wrestlers, and the Twisters brought two wrestlers.As a team Jayhawk placed 104th with...[More]
Bully Pulpit: Losing our rights - Mar. 28, 2018
Wow, watching and hearing some of the things said at the “peace” rallies seemed scary. People have no clue what they are giving up.I’ll guarantee you that Parkland student David Hogg ends up on CNN as a commentator. Look him up on Facebook – David Hogg meme. Scary dude.One of...[More]
Mound City area youths raise $8,300 to help end poverty, hunger - Mar. 28, 2018
Since 2014 three young men who all attend the United Methodist Church in Mound City have been helping impoverished families all around the world. It started when Nathan Leavitt, Wyatt Hullopeter and Kayson Boyd, under the direction of their Sunday school teacher Rhonda McGown, went looking for a charity...[More]
Commissioners look to make 1095, 1150 roads intersection safer - Mar. 28, 2018
After the latest fatalities at the intersection of 1095 and 1150 roads, the County Commissioners are looking to lessen the danger of the intersection.Jackie Messer, public works field supervisor, told them Monday morning at their meeting that reflective tape has been added to the stop signs located on...[More]
3 arrested in Linn Valley drug bust - Mar. 28, 2018
Linn Valley Police Chief Corey Murrison said that at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24, Officer Dustin Stuteville drove toward a car that would not dim its bright lights for him. He turned around at which time the car fled.He chased the vehicle at speeds up to 70 miles per hour through Linn Valley. Sgt....[More]
LVPD hosts LEO class on searches, seizures - Mar. 28, 2018
The Linn Valley Police Department hosted a continuing education class for law enforcement officers (LEO) last Wednesday, March 21, for 30 officers from across the state.Police Chief Corey Murrison said classes are offered through the academy, and Sgt. Joe Rogers set these up. He called and told KLETC...[More]
Prescott Country View Nursing Home asks for assistance from county - Mar. 28, 2018
Some of the board of Prescott Country View Nursing Home (PCVNH) including Chairwoman Barbara Peine, Fritz Norbury and office manager Kim Owens met with the County Commissioners Monday to inform them of financial issues affecting the nursing home.Peine said, “We’re asking for help. We need...[More]
To the Voters and Citizens of Linn County: - Mar. 28, 2018
This Commission is keenly aware of the ongoing conflict between the County Attorney’s Office and the Sheriff’s Department. We have made numerous efforts to quietly encourage a settlement of the differences between the agencies and their leaders. We have written them letters, met with them...[More]
