La Cygne Council recognizes outgoing members - Jan. 14, 2026
The La Cygne City Council held its first regular meeting of the new year on Wednesday, Jan. 7. Mayor Debra Wilson, along with department supervisors, began the meeting with a summary of the many successes from 2025. City code 1-202 was discussed. This code concerns a meeting, in addition, to regular...[More]
Commissioners approve year-end budget transfers - Jan. 14, 2026
A discussion that began with a request for a fund transfer from Linn County Sheriff James Akes and carried into a similar request from Public Works Administrator Jesse Walton resulted in commissioners approving several year-end fund transfers at the end of Monday’s meeting. Akes spoke to commissioners...[More]
Testimony to lower Kansas property taxes needed - Jan. 8, 2026
Anyone who would like to testify concerning their increasing property taxes, please read below as the deadline is soon to testify on behalf of lowering property taxes in Kansas. Below are directions for participating in the hearing process for SCR 1616 - Cap Assessment value Protection (CAP) Constitutional Amendment,...[More]
Dog laws in Linn County - Jan. 7, 2026
Following the recent incident at a local lake community involving dogs this reporter gathered information regarding laws and ordinances from across the county in regards to dogs. That information has been compiled. According to Linn County Sheriff Jame Akes, there is no Kansas statute regarding dogs...[More]
Parade held for family of Holiday Lakes victim - Jan. 7, 2026
The death of Airen Andula on Dec. 13 touched the heartstrings of those in Linn County and throughout the region; with that a car parade was held in honor of the 13-year-0ld boy who loved Hot Wheels. Parade coordinator Skylar Gabrini, Pleasanton, said, “I don’t know the family; they posted...[More]
Pleasanton Council holds planning session, seeks drug dog - Jan. 7, 2026
Council position still vacant Meeting one hour prior to their regularly scheduled meeting Monday, the Pleasanton City Council added several items to what could become a 10-year plan for the city. Streets topped the list as frustration is growing among council members that they want to see things...[More]
SPECIAL: KCKPD Releases Cause of Death for Pleasanton, Kansas Teen - Jan. 5, 2026
The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department, which is leading the investigation into the death of 13-year-old Airen Andula of Pleasonton, Kan., has now confirmed the cause of the teen's death. According to the autopsy conducted by the Wyandotte County Kansas Coroner's Office, the cause...[More]
Missouri case filed following death of Holiday Lakes’ teen - Dec. 31, 2025
Kansas charges filed by KCKPD A case was filed in Bates County, Mo., Circuit Court, following the arrest of Damon Leonard, 47, of Holiday Lakes in rural Pleasanton, in connection with the death of 13-year-old Airen Andula, also of Holiday Lakes. Leonard was charged in Bates County Circuit Court...[More]
Commissioners hear from SEKMHC board member on services, salaries - Dec. 31, 2025
The Linn County Commissioners met on Monday, Dec. 29, for their regular weekly meeting in which they made a few additions to the agenda, including a report from District Court and a discussion on mental health issues with Tisha Coleman. Coleman began by introducing herself and noting that she had been...[More]
NOTICE: Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Blue Mound, Linn County - Dec. 26, 2025
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. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute...[More]
