Victim subpoena ‘no return’ sets over Munger hearing - Dec. 1, 2021
Defense expects to file motion opposing Dec. 23 Zoom setting A “no return of service” on a subpoena to an alleged crime victim prompted prosecution to request a continuance for a scheduled evidentiary preliminary hearing. At a scheduled half-day go hearing Nov. 23 in Linn County...[More]
Chase ends with suspect in custody - Dec. 1, 2021
Deputy Tanner Ogden joined on a chase initiated by the Garnett Police Department after it crossed county lines on Wednesday, Nov. 24, on the western edge of Linn County. Ogden followed the vehicle, a white van being driven by Daniel R. Evans, on 2200 Road past Iliff then the suspect blew through the...[More]
Miller Feed & Farm opens inside Stainbrook’s Auto, Farm & Home - Nov. 24, 2021
The sweet smell and feel of a hometown feed store was apparent at the new location of Miller Feed & Farm inside of Stainbrook’s Auto, Farm & Home in La Cygne. Shoppers who need feed for their dogs and cats, goats, horses, cattle and more will find a large selection of not only animal feed...[More]
Coffey’s walk with the Lord taking them to Virginia - Nov. 24, 2021
There are some people that seem like they’ve always lived in a community, and Cary and Debbie Coffey are two of those people. But, they’ve only been in Pleasanton since June 2016, and now they’re headed to Virginia in June 2022. “A year ago, the Lord began to speak to us –...[More]
Telehealth room being built in Pleasanton Library - Nov. 24, 2021
An almost six-month process of grant writing, planning and now construction is providing the Pleasanton Lincoln Library a new telehealth room for both job seekers and those wishing to visit with their doctor via computer. Pleasanton Librarian Wendy Morlan said that the grant was offered through AARP...[More]
SPECIAL: KDHE Amends Travel & Exposure Related Quarantine List - Nov. 19, 2021
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has amended its travel quarantine list to remove the state of Alaska and the countries of Estonia, Isle of Man, Latvia, Lithuania and Serbia. The countries of Austria, Cayman Islands,...[More]
County election canvass held - Nov. 17, 2021
690 voters show up for general election Following the general election for city, school board and Marais des Cygne Extension held Tuesday, Nov. 2, results were certified Monday morning by County Clerk David Lamb and the Linn County Commissioners. The certification showed that 690 people voted, approximately...[More]
Linn County departments help escort fallen firefighter - Nov. 17, 2021
On Oct. 15, Baxter Springs firefighter Lt. Malachi Brown was injured while fighting a fire and was transferred to the Springfield, Mo., burn center for treatment of his injuries. Brown died Thursday morning, Nov. 11, from those injuries and was then transported to Kansas City that same day with an escort...[More]
SPECIAL: District Judge Terri Johnson retiring - Nov. 15, 2021
6th Judicial District Nominating Commission to meet Nov. 16 TOPEKA—The 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission will convene via telephone conference at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 16, to discuss the nomination process to fill a district judge vacancy. The vacancy will...[More]
Linn Valley holds town hall meeting on water project - Nov. 10, 2021
The Linn Valley City Council held a town hall meeting on Saturday, Nov. 6, to update city residents on the status of the city’s water project. After introducing the council members in attendance, Mayor Cindy Smith provided some history and background information on the project. Smith noted that...[More]
