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]
Traffic - Aug. 2, 2017
The fiery semi crash west of the speedway in Linn County not too long ago put me on edge driving – wise with all of the miles I am putting on my buggy. Five people were killed in that terrible crash. Then there was another fiery crash on I-435 at U.S. 69. Enough is enough. Last night the news said...[More]
Never Settle Wrestling Camp July 21-23 - Aug. 2, 2017
On July 21-23 Prairie View High School hosted an amazing event, the Never Settle Wrestling Camp. The camp clinicians were Beau Tillman and Dylan Pelland from Pratt. Coach Tillman, a Kansas wrestler, has many accomplishments. He was a three-time 4A KSHSAA State Champion and Runner-up, a two-time NCWA...[More]
20 years ago on Mars … - Aug. 2, 2017
On July 4, 1997, NASA’s Mars Pathfinder landed on the surface of Mars. It landed in an ancient flood plain that is now dry and covered with rocks. Pathfinder’s mission was to study the Martian climate, atmosphere and geology. At the same time, the mission was also testing lots of new technologies. To...[More]
WWII veteran celebrates 90-year birthday - Aug. 2, 2017
Ninety years old is a grand old age, made grander by the knowledge that he served his country well and added to 60 years of military service by his family. Sugar Valley resident Jim Bunch was born July 21, 1927, and watched his older brother David serve at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese bombed the harbor. To...[More]
