SPECIAL:Suspect arrested in robbery of La Cygne pharmacy - Jun. 23, 2022
On June 22 at approximately 4:30 p.m. the Linn County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call of an armed robbery in progress at the Silver Creek Pharmacy located at 945 E. Market Street in La Cygne. Law enforcement officers from the La Cygne Police Department, Linn Valley Police Department and the...[More]
SPECIAL: Firefighter passes following collapse at Monday night fire - Jun. 22, 2022
Linn County Firefighter Josh Haynes passed away on Wednesday afternoon after collapsing while fighting a fire at Carpenter Chiropractic late Monday night, June 20. Haynes, who was airlifted to KU Medical Center on Monday night, began his career as a volunteer firefighter at the age of 18, and gave 17-plus...[More]
La Cygne approves architect contract - Jun. 22, 2022
New fire station phase is among special projects items La Cygne city leaders have approved a design-plan agreement with a Fort Scott architectural firm for a proposed new fire station. At their regular council meeting last Wednesday, June 15, a unanimous vote authorizes Mayor Debra Wilson to...[More]
Pleasanton approves tax incentives to bring restaurant to former Olive’s Hope building - Jun. 22, 2022
Following a 10-minute executive session to discuss trade secrets and the acquisition of real estate concerning a potential business coming to Pleasanton, the council discussed the possible transition of the dog rescue building to a restaurant location. Councilman Jake Mattingley told the audience that...[More]
Regina’s Rescues plans outreach program - Jun. 22, 2022
Regina’s Rescues of Parker is putting an outreach program to aid pet owners into place for Pleasanton and Parker. “Basically, people are struggling and I know dog food is expensive,” said Regina McClellan who owns and operates Regina’s Rescues. “With donations we get,...[More]
Prairie View trapshooting places 18th at State - Jun. 22, 2022
The Prairie View trap team traveled to Sedgwick County on June 18-19 for the Kansas State High School Clay Target League State Tournament. The Buffalos placed 18th out of 34 teams with a score of 449. Chaparral won the tournament with a score of 487 while Rock Creek was second, 484, and Piper was third,...[More]
Pleasanton trapshooting competes at State - Jun. 22, 2022
The Pleasanton trap team traveled to Sedgwick County on June 18-19 for the Kansas State High School Clay Target League State Tournament. The Jays placed 26th out of 34 teams with a score of 436. Chaparral won the tournament with a score of 487 while Rock Creek was second with 484 and Piper was third...[More]
Prairie View and Jayhawk have multiple players make All State - Jun. 22, 2022
The Sports in Kansas 2022 All State softball teams were recently announced and both the Buffalos and Jayhawks have multiple players on the teams. Prairie View had two players make the 3A First Team. Braxton Stainbrook made first team as an infielder and Rylee Boone made the first team as a catcher. The...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Jun. 22, 2022
Manufactured food shortage? Little is heard on national news about all the many food processing plants that have been destroyed since January 2021; plants that process pork, chicken, butter, soybean and biodiesel, beef and so much more have been affected. Walking through a grocery store aisle the other...[More]
Linn County Commissioners - Monday, June 20, 2022 - Jun. 22, 2022
The commissioners opened their regular meeting and paid bills in the amount of $839,302.20. They next approved a resolution that allowed beer sales on Sunday outside of city limits. Res. 2022-22 was approved 3-0. If someone wishes to change the resolution in the future, they would have to do...[More]
