KBI crime report prompts questions on results, statute for local agencies - Apr. 18, 2018
Following last week’s story concerning Linn Valley’s success in stopping drug offenders and corresponding charts pulled from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) statistics on adult drug offenses site, questions and comments surfaced concerning why low numbers of offenses showed the way...[More]
Going to the dogs: Rescue organization focuses on bigger picture - Apr. 17, 2018
Regina McClellan of Parker grew up in New York but eventually landed in Georgia, and it was there that she found her heart’s passion.While living in Georgia, Regina became involved in trying to help stop dog fighting, a practice in which dogs are literally placed in a pen and allowed to fight until...[More]
Oklahoma wildfire prompts need for hay Contact number provided for those who can offer assistance - Apr. 17, 2018
An over 190-day period without moisture has produced severe conditions that are allowing a wildfire to reportedly grow, burning over 400,000 acres in northwest Oklahoma. The fire and lack of rain are again prompting the need for hay for livestock in that region. Joab Ory, La Cygne, is again working...[More]
Linn Valley – patrolling U.S. 69 nets high percentage of drug arrests - Apr. 11, 2018
Corporate city limits of Linn Valley include one-quarter mile of both north and southbound U.S. Highway 69, and this quarter-mile is patrolled by the Linn Valley Police Department.That patrolling has created harsh words from certain law enforcement individuals in Linn County, but Linn Valley Police Chief...[More]
Defense alleges rights violation, crime scene alteration in La Cygne gun case - Apr. 11, 2018
After nearly two years, Linn County Attorney James Brun and defendant Christopher S. Casey’s attorney Debera Erickson met in court to discuss a motion to suppress that resulted after law enforcement “altered a crime scene” and placed him in handcuffs, questioning him without reading...[More]
Update: Measles Outbreak in Johnson, Linn and Miami Counties New locations and dates of potential measles exposure in Linn County added - Apr. 5, 2018
TOPEKA, Kan. – The measles outbreak in eastern Kansas is continuing to be investigated. Since March 8, 2018, 15 cases have been identified – 12 Johnson County residents, 2 Linn County residents and 1 Miami County resident. The person with measles from out-of-state that was treated at...[More]
Seagrens sentenced; judge sets out 24 months each - Apr. 4, 2018
Chris and Virginia (Suzanne) Seagren appeared in Linn County District Court on Monday, April 2, for sentencing in a case that began in 2016 following the report of a child missing from their home. The investigation that stemmed from that report resulted in criminal charges being filed in district court...[More]
Pleasanton denies CUP for tow lot - Apr. 4, 2018
The Pleasanton City Council discussed and reviewed a request for a conditional use permit (CUP) for a tow lot at 602 E. 10th St. for Saker Towing during their regular meeting on Monday, April 2.The council heard comments from Frank Pedersen in regard to the request for a CUP, with Pedersen noting he...[More]
First of several architects visit on jail study - Apr. 4, 2018
The first architectural firm touted their skills to the County Commissioners at their Monday meeting, as the commissioners are looking to conduct a study on what, if anything, Linn County needs in terms of a jail, courtroom or court complex.HMN Architects from Overland Park came with pictures of 11 jail...[More]
LVPD hosts LEO class on searches, seizures - Mar. 28, 2018
The Linn Valley Police Department hosted a continuing education class for law enforcement officers (LEO) last Wednesday, March 21, for 30 officers from across the state.Police Chief Corey Murrison said classes are offered through the academy, and Sgt. Joe Rogers set these up. He called and told KLETC...[More]
