LCSO investigating child abuse case, one arrested - Aug. 3, 2016
On Saturday, July 23, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office received a call from Children’s Mercy Hospital (CMH) informing them they had an infant in their care that had been abused, most likely suffering from Shaken Baby Syndrome. To see the full article, check out this week's edition...[More]
Time for back-to-school prep - Aug. 3, 2016
It’s that time of year when parents and kids are gearing up to head back to school. As summer is coming to an end, parents are gathering supplies and buying clothes and shoes, and kids are trying to get in as many more swim and play days as they can. To see the full article, check...[More]
Political forum highlights candidates - Aug. 3, 2016
On Thursday, July 28, the Linn County News once again hosted its political forum with candidates from the national level to the local level invited to participate. The forum was moderated by Max Kautsch, legal hotline attorney for the Kansas Press Association, who is a graduate of Washburn University...[More]
La Cygne council proposes 2-mill tax levy hike - Jul. 27, 2016
La Cygne city taxpayers will consider a property tax increase of 2.16 mills after its presentation was unanimously approved at the city’s regular council meeting last Wednesday, July 20. Jerome Mitzner motioned for the budget’s publication. Jake Fleming seconded. To see the full...[More]
Road gouges net drug bust - Jul. 27, 2016
An observant deputy was what led to the bust of a local man after gouges in the road roused the deputy’s curiosity. Sheriff Paul Filla said that Deputy James Akes was patrolling early Sunday morning, around 4 a.m., when he noticed tracks gouged in 1700 Rd. leading to a field near Farlin...[More]
Local family grieves death of KCK police officer - Jul. 27, 2016
The loss of family is tough under any circumstance, but when the loss comes due to gun violence against a police officer – the shock is overwhelming. And Sugar Valley resident Harriet Stanley knows firsthand about that shock, because Kansas City, Kan., Police Officer Captain Robert (David)...[More]
Simmons new Clerk of the Court - Jul. 20, 2016
Following the departure of former Clerk of the Court Kelly Gibson who will be at Mid-America Nazarene University, it was recently announced that Deputy Clerk of the Court Lori Simmons is now the new Linn County Clerk of the Court. Simmons has been an employee of the court for 11 years and said,...[More]
Grady’s Kids Bike Run to be held this weekend - Jul. 20, 2016
The 10th Annual Grady’s Kids Bike Run will be held this coming Saturday, July 23. The event will begin with registration and breakfast at the Alibi Bar and Grill in La Cygne at 10 a.m. with a prayer and kickstands up at 11 a.m. To see the full article, check out this week's edition...[More]
Drennan promoted to KHP lieutenant - Jul. 20, 2016
Hard work pays off – and Mark T. Drennan, KHP No.122, is a testament to that fact and was recognized by his employer, the Kansas Highway Patrol, when they promoted him to Lieutenant June 19, 2016. His territory is now Linn, Anderson, Allen, Bourbon and Neosho counties where he supervises...[More]
USD 344 looking to fill board opening - Jul. 13, 2016
The Pleasanton USD 344 School Board discussed an open position on the board during their July 11 meeting. The position was left vacant after Rusty Reynolds resigned from the board after he moved outside the district. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County...[More]
