Plane crash kills 2 - Apr. 8, 2015
Emergency personnel were called to the scene of a plane crash last Tuesday that killed two men north of Pleasanton. Dispatchers called Linn County Fire Rescue and the Sheriff’s Department to 12377 S. Ross Ln., Pleasanton at approximately 3:48 p.m. after witnesses watched the private plane crash...[More]
Mobile banking, changing consumer access to information - Apr. 1, 2015
Technology capabilities continue to grow, shaping the way companies conduct business and customers access it. The Federal Reserve System (FRS) recently released survey results indicating that widespread use of mobile phones continues to change the way Americans bank, pay bills and shop.Use of mobile...[More]
County sick leave sharing plan discussed - Apr. 1, 2015
The commissioners discussed leave sharing again and tabled the discussion after deciding to contact the county’s human resources contractor.County Counselor Gary Thompson began preliminary research and said the state of Kansas has leave sharing for major medical crisis, not catastrophes, and employees...[More]
Mine Creek Battlefield site opens April 1 - Apr. 1, 2015
With the arrival of spring and warmer weather, the Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site in Pleasanton will open its doors for the season on April 1, 2015. Located at 20485 along Kansas Highway 52 west, the site opens each year from April to October for local and traveling visitors alike. To...[More]
Dog License and Vaccine Clinic in La Cygne on Saturday - Mar. 25, 2015
Dog licenses for the city of La Cygne will all expire on April 30, 2015. These must be renewed every year to avoid potential fines from the codes officer. This Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to noon at 202 W. Market St., Dr. Fred DeHoff will be administering shots for a nominal fee. Dog licenses will...[More]
KDOT building new Trading Post rest stop access road - Mar. 25, 2015
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) recently began working to cut a road between the Trading Post community access road and the rest stop area along K-52 in Linn County. According to KDOT engineer Hugh Bogle, the new road construction aims to alleviate the issue that occurs when semi-truck...[More]
Recent power outage affects nearly 4,000 KCP&L customers - Mar. 25, 2015
Last Thursday at around 3 p.m. KCP&L reported nearly 4,000 customers lost power in the area. The electric utility company services more than 800,000 customers in 47 eastern Kansas and northwestern Missouri counties. Spokesperson Jeffrey Beeson stated that one of the company’s main high voltage...[More]
Structure fire starts from controlled burn - Mar. 23, 2015
Last Wednesday, around 12:20 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to a structure fire located just west of the 2400 Road and Valley Road intersection. Firefighters worked for several hours to put out the fire. No injuries were reported from the property owner. See full story online here....[More]
Pleasanton city administrator tenders resignation - Mar. 18, 2015
In a surprise move Monday night, the Pleasanton city administrator tendered his resignation to the City Council citing accepting an opportunity with a private firm. Tim Staton, who has been a Pleasanton resident for 25 years, began his service to the community when he was elected to the City Council...[More]
2015 La Cygne Christian Church Sportsman’s Dinner March 21 - Mar. 18, 2015
Lions, tigers and bears – oh, my! Lions, tigers and bears on my dinner plate? Where else in Linn County can outdoors enthusiasts come together and enjoy a multitude of wild game, the company of other outdoors enthusiasts and hear a heartfelt Christian message? See full story online here....[More]
