SPECIAL: WE HAVE A WINNER! - Nov. 6, 2026
By a majority vote C will be the cover of our calendar with D, B and A (in that order) also doing well in the voting! Congratulations to Jessey Russell who took this beautiful photo out by Prairie View! With the wonderful response that we had to Out on the Gravel this year we had a hard time narrowing...[More]
SPECIAL: IT'S TIME TO VOTE!!! - Nov. 5, 2026
IT'S TIME TO VOTE FOR YOUR CHOICE FOR THE COVER OF OUR UPCOMING 2027 CALENDAR!! GO TO OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AND LOG YOUR VOTE FOR THE PHOTO OF YOUR CHOICE INTO THE COMMENTS! VOTING WILL BE ALLOWED FOR A LIMITED TIME SO GET YOUR CHOICE NOTED TODAY!...[More]
SPECIAL: Lane reduction starts this week on K-68 expressway in Miami County - Nov. 4, 2026
The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin replacing a concrete box culvert on K-68 west of Louisburg in Miami County this week as part of the $60 million four-lane expressway project. The work is expected to begin on Wednesday, Nov. 4, conditions permitting. A traffic light and signs will...[More]
Blue Mound water tower project issues continue - Nov. 4, 2026
LINN COUNTY NEWS Issues over funding of the water tower project were the main topic of discussion for Blue Mound city council members during their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 2. Cost for the entirety of the project has come in over budget; the city already owes $150,000 to...[More]
Advance voting numbers high for general election - Nov. 4, 2026
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com Advance voting began the week of Oct. 19 across Kansas, Oct. 27 for Linn County, with record numbers of voters turning out. As of Oct. 31, in-person voters totaled 345,979, mail-in ballots sent were 107,999 and ballots returned totaled 76,164. Mail-in...[More]
Commissioners address LCFD tire need - Nov. 4, 2026
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com During the meeting on Monday, Nov. 2, the Linn County Commissioners heard from Linn County Fire Chief Shaun Tuggle who noted a need for tires, in total 84, stating that nearly every fire vehicle in the county fleet currently has tires...[More]
SPECIAL: Case filed in federal court alleges distribution, possession of child pornography - Oct. 29, 2026
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com According to records accessed online through a federal case search site, charges were filed in federal court on Oct. 23, 2026, via a sealed complaint. Said complaint was subsequently unsealed following the arrest of Brett Heide, which was entered...[More]
SPECIAL: 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission sends names of nominees for district judge to governor - Oct. 29, 2026
TOPEKA—The 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission sent the names of three nominees for district judge to Governor Laura Kelly, who has 60 days to decide who will fill the vacancy. The judicial vacancy was created when District Judge Mark Ward retired Oct. 9. The 6th Judicial District...[More]
Parker welcomes Case Higgins home after accident - Oct. 28, 2026
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com Linn County and the racing community are beginning to heal, along with 12-year-old Case Higgins, after his racing accident that occurred July 24; an accident that left him with burns to over 49 percent of his body and a new course of direction for him and...[More]
Judge Ward retires, committee interviews new candidates - Oct. 28, 2026
6th Judicial District Nominating Commission announces interview schedule TOPEKA—The 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission convened at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, to interview applicants to fill a district judge vacancy. The judicial vacancy was created when District Judge Mark...[More]
