Prairie View hosts Linn County Donkey Ball Tournament - Mar. 22, 2017
Prairie View and the Prairie View Student Council hosted the annual Linn County Donkey Ball Tournament on the evening of March 14. The event features all three county high schools and proceeds from the event go to help Grady’s Kids. Grady’s Kids was founded as Kids in Need in 2004 by former...[More]
Bully Pulpit: What comes around goes around - Mar. 22, 2017
Things have a way of repeating themselves, in nature, life and in county government. Sheriff Paul Filla gave the County Commission heads up that he would be over budget by approximately $300,000 due to farm-outs of prisoners to other counties. That is no negative on him; our local Linn County Jail is...[More]
Jayhawk softball falls to Anderson County in season opener - Mar. 22, 2017
The Jayhawk-Linn softball season started on the evening of March 16 as the Lady Hawks hosted non-league foe Anderson County in a double header.The first game did not start well for the Lady Hawks as Anderson County had an early 3-0 first inning lead. The Hawks were able to tie it in the bottom of the...[More]
Jayhawk baseball starts season with victories over Anderson County - Mar. 22, 2017
The Jayhawk baseball team opened their season against Anderson County on March 16 in a non-league double header.The game started well for the Hawks as they scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning to go up 3-0. Anderson County made a comeback as they scored one run in the third and two in...[More]
Paola Livestock Auction to host rollover auction Friday to benefit fire victims - Mar. 22, 2017
The fire in southwest Kansas that claimed 650,000 acres and 30,000 head of livestock two weeks ago was no small deal. The effects of that fire will be felt for months and years by many people. But the people in southwest Kansas are not left alone to deal with rebuilding as people across the nation are...[More]
Bait shop petitions Pleasanton for building - Mar. 22, 2017
The Pleasanton City Council was excited to hear Scotty Thomas wants to come to town and set up a bait shop in the old soccer building by Stegge Lake.Scotty Thomas, owner of Lucky T’s Bait Shop in Girard, told the council he was approached by someone who told him Pleasanton needs a bait shop.He...[More]
Low bidder wins county truck bid - Mar. 22, 2017
After a request from Public Works Field Supervisor Jackie Messer for a new pickup several weeks ago, bids were announced at Monday’s Linn County Commission meeting, with the winning bidder being the state contractor, Shawnee Mission Ford.After stating last month when the lowest bidder was not approved...[More]
Child abuse-related status hearing for suspended Prairie View High principal May 24 - Mar. 22, 2017
Timothy Weis has entered a not guilty plea for failure as teachers/administration to report child abuse/neglect.Weis, Prairie View High principal currently on paid administrative leave, was arrested Feb. 21.Weis made a first appearance in Linn County District Court before Judge Valorie Leblanc, Kansas...[More]
Blood drive Wednesday, March 22, in Pleasanton - Mar. 22, 2017
The Community Blood Center blood drive is scheduled to be in Pleasanton from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, at the HUD Housing meeting room, 902 Palm St.You may book an appointment at esavealifenow.org, click the Schedule an Appointment icon and enter Sponsor Code pleasantoncomm.Additional details may...[More]
Blowout causes U.S. 69 fatality accident - Mar. 22, 2017
Bourbon County emergency crews responded to the call of a U.S. Highway 69 rollover accident at 9:37 a.m. Friday, March 17, where one person was killed.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) crash log, a 1999 Ford Explorer driven by Austin E. Faulkner of Kansas City, age 16, was southbound on the...[More]
