Culvert work begins on K-52 the week of Feb. 16 - Feb. 11, 2026
A contractor will replace a box culvert under K-52 in Linn County starting the week of Feb. 16, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The box culvert for Little Sugar Creek drainage is about a mile west of the K-7/K-52 south junction. Work will begin on or after Feb. 16. The project...[More]
SEK Mental Health Center and Neosho Memorial launch joint discussions to preserve local care - Feb. 11, 2026
CHANUTE, KS - Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center (SEKMHC) and Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center (NMRMC) announced that they are working together to explore options to preserve access to local healthcare services for communities across southeast Kansas. With last week’s announcement...[More]
Leonard waives preliminary hearing in Missouri court case - Feb. 11, 2026
In a hearing held on Wednesday morning, Feb. 4, in the Circuit Court of Bates County, Mo., with Judge Julie Highley-Keutzer presiding, Damon Leonard waived his preliminary hearing in the case filed in connection with the death of a rural Pleasanton youth. Defense attorney Jeff Martin presented the waiver...[More]
Commissioners discuss 4H building with extension - Feb. 11, 2026
During the meeting of the Linn County Commissioners on Monday, a discussion was held regarding the 4H building with Abbie Powell, 4H representative through the K-State Extension. Commissioner Alison Hamilton noted the current issues at hand, and Powell stated that though they had basically inherited...[More]
SEK Mental Health Center and Neosho Memorial launch joint discussions to preserve local care - Feb. 6, 2026
CHANUTE, KS - Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center (SEKMHC) and Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center (NMRMC) announced that they are working together to explore options to preserve access to local healthcare services for communities across southeast Kansas. With last week’s announcement...[More]
SPECIAL: Leonard waives preliminary hearing in Missouri court case - Feb. 5, 2026
In a hearing held on Wednesday morning, Feb. 4, in the Circuit Court of Bates County, Mo., with Judge Julie Highley-Keutzer presiding, Damon Leonard waived his preliminary hearing in the case filed in connection with the death of a rural Pleasanton youth. Defense attorney Jeff Martin...[More]
Deputy Parscale receives award from Sheriffs' Association - Feb. 4, 2026
Patrol Sgt. Klayton Parscale, a deputy with the Linn County Sheriffs' Office, was nominated by Linn County Sheriff James Akes for an award to be presented at the Kansas Sheriffs' Association Awards Ceremony. It was suggested that the Kansas Sheriffs' Association create a Lifesaving Award, and it was...[More]
SEKMHC Executive Director suspended by board of trustees - Feb. 4, 2026
Just days after testifying in front of the Kansas State Legislature regarding the organization’s salaries and operations, Nathan Fawson, Executive Director of SEKMHC, which is based in Iola, Kan., but encompasses six separate counties, was suspended from his position with the organization by a...[More]
Pleasanton Council appoints fifth member - Feb. 4, 2026
After calling Monday’s meeting to order and hearing from two residents, the council moved on to discuss the council seat left vacant after Bill Skipper resigned. City Attorney Jacklyn Paletta once again explained the steps that would have to be taken to avoid a costly special election for the...[More]
Commissioners take action on P&Z items - Feb. 4, 2026
Linn County Planning and Zoning Administrator Jennifer Cummings presented two separate cases for rezoning to the Linn County Commissioners during their Feb. 2 meeting that had been previously heard by the Linn County Planning Commission. Cummings began with the application from Evergy Kansas Metro for...[More]
