Allen set for no go preliminary on Jan. 18 - Bonded out of jail - Dec. 15, 2021
The case against James Rocky Allen, LN-202-CR-000240, is set for a no go preliminary hearing on Jan. 18. The case is continued from a Nov. 12 hearing in which the defense requested a reduction in bond due to the fact that Allen had been in custody since Dec. 15, 2020, on a $1 million bond. The defense...[More]
Health department flu vaccine damaged; virus fighting ability compromised - Dec. 15, 2021
Melissa Lancaster, Linn County Health Department administrator and public health officer, told the County Commission Monday that COVID-19 numbers are trending down. She also informed the commissioners that a refrigerator, which they keep flu vaccine in that must be kept at a certain temperature, failed....[More]
City mourns loss of employee, friend - Dec. 14, 2021
The city of Pleasanton is in mourning as city officials, employees and the administrator try to cope with the loss of an employee, co-worker and a friend this week. Public Works Superintendent Casey Osborne passed away late last week due to complications after being hospitalized for COVID-19. He leaves...[More]
USDA opens 2022 signup for Dairy Margin Coverage, expands program for supplemental production - Dec. 9, 2021
Program Enhancements Improve Feed Cost Calculations   WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2021 – As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to support dairy farmers and rural communities, today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened signup...[More]
KDHE Update on the Omicron Variant - Dec. 9, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 8, 2021 Contact: Matthew.Lara@KS.gov KDHE Update on the Omicron Variant TOPEKA – The Kansas...[More]
Sheriff’s Office receives free mine-resistant ambush vehicle - Dec. 8, 2021
Going through bills at their Monday County Commission meeting, the commissioners approved two claims in the amount of $14,409.41 and $318,935.17 but questioned a bill in the amount of $7,500 paid last week to Debrick Truck Line of Paola for shipping an MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle 949...[More]
Tyson receives national legislator of the year award - Dec. 8, 2021
Republican candidate for state treasurer, state Sen. Caryn Tyson of rural Parker has received national recognition as legislator of the year for her leadership and work on Property Tax Transparency, Senate Bill (SB) 13. Tyson researched and led an effort in Kansas to stop automatic tax increases solely...[More]
Aggressive dog discussion could lead to Pleasanton ordinance change - Dec. 8, 2021
Former Pleasanton City Council member Ginger Neal-Cox, 203 E. Fourth St., appeared before the Pleasanton Council Monday evening to inform them of an aggressive dog that bit her daughter in November and asked that the aggressive dog ordinance be stiffened. She said that on Nov. 25 her daughter, Ky, was...[More]
Boil Water Advisory Issued for City of Blue Mound, Linn County - Dec. 7, 2021
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Blue Mound public water supply system located in Linn County. This advisory is not related to Covid-19. Customers should observe the following precautions...[More]
La Cygne leaders approve inspector help - Dec. 1, 2021
City clerk asks in preparation for 2022 mobile home park licenses Broaching whether to contact Linn County or Linn Valley about building-inspector help for upcoming La Cygne mobile home park license renewals dominated the city clerk’s report at the Nov. 17 La Cygne regular council meeting. Jodi...[More]
