Pleasanton holds barnburner – mostly after official meeting - Sep. 30, 2026
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com Monday’s Pleasanton City Council meeting began with a request by resident Chrissy Flores to hire up to three police officers, this after word was received that Police Chief Tristan Snyder resigned his position and informed the city he will work part-time...[More]
Linn Valley gets project updates - Sep. 30, 2026
Linn County News Monday Sept. 28, 2026, the Linn Valley City Council met and discussed, among many things, the active project updates covering the Water Project and Lagoon Expansion Project. Aaron Castro with B&G Consultants stated that “the water project is two-thirds the way done...[More]
SPECIAL: Leonard makes first appearance - Sep. 24, 2026
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com Damon Leonard made a first appearance in Linn County District Court on Sept. 22 on case LN-2025-CR-000212, in which he is charged with multiple counts including second degree murder, in relation to the death of 13-year-old Airen Andula...[More]
History comes to life for Heritage Day at Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site - Sep. 23, 2026
Communications Director Kansas Historical Society On Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the public is invited to enjoy a full day of historical demonstrations, educational programs, music, and living history activities for Heritage Day. The event highlights the people, military...[More]
Booth makes court appearance - Sep. 23, 2026
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com Wade Booth, the defendant in case LN-2026-CR-000188, made an appearance at a status conference hearing in Linn County District Court on Tuesday, Sept. 15. During the hearing, it was noted by his court-appointed attorney, Forrest Lowry, that...[More]
Leonard booked into Linn County Jail - Sep. 23, 2026
Charges include second degree murder Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com Just after 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, Damon Leonard was booked in the Linn County Jail on an arrest warrant associated with case LN-2025-CR-000212, which as of Sunday, Sept. 20, remains sealed...[More]
Commissioners discuss economic development - Sep. 23, 2026
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com During the meeting on Monday, Sept. 21, the Linn County Commissioners heard from Linn County Clerk Chasity Ware who read a notification from the person in charge of the E-Community Board which stated she felt the position requires more attention...[More]
Jury trial dates set in Linn Valley rape case - Sep. 23, 2026
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com On Wednesday, Sept. 16, Colin Wilson, case LN-2026-CR-000128, made an appearance in Linn County District Court with his court-appointed attorney, Albert Harris, for an arraignment hearing. During that hearing Judge Andrea Purvis set out several...[More]
SPECIAL: KDOT to begin K-68 expansion in Miami County - Sep. 21, 2026
The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin the $60 million four-lane expressway project on K-68 on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The existing two-lane highway will be expanded to four lanes separated by a median to improve safety and traffic flow to accommodate growth in Louisburg and area communities....[More]
SPECIAL: KDHE is accepting applications for CPR training and AED funding! - Sep. 21, 2026
This is a great opportunity to share with school districts, religious and charitable organizations, libraries, and tribal entities in your communities. A total of $750,000 is available to support CPR training and AED purchase and maintenance across Kansas, with an emphasis on expanding access...[More]
