Law enforcement response to armed suicidal subject - Sep. 9, 2026
On Sept. 7, 2026, officers with the Pleasanton Police Department and deputies with the Linn County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Pleasanton Campground, located on 18th Street in Pleasanton, Kan., regarding a report of a suicidal subject. Upon arrival, officers and deputies located an...[More]
Commissioners approve final negotiation for settlement agreement - Sep. 9, 2026
During the meeting on Sept. 8, which was rescheduled from Sept. 7 due to Labor Day, the commissioners held a 15-minute executive session for attorney/client privilege with County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta and attorney Scott Nehrbuss. Following the session, Nehrbuss asked for approval of a settlement...[More]
SPECIAL - UPDATE: Pleasanton pastor arrested - Sep. 2, 2026
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com Wade Booth, age 70, pastor of the Pleasanton First Baptist Church , was arrested on Monday, Aug. 31 and booked into the Linn County Jail at approximately 7 p.m. According to new information updated on the Linn County Jail inmate...[More]
Water emergency lifted in Pleasanton - Sep. 2, 2026
With water issues going in a positive direction, Councilman Alex Wills told the council Monday night that flow rate has increased by 20 percent with the new diesel pump standing in and lines being cleaned of sludge. Wills told the council that they do not need bigger pumps as the backup pump is producing...[More]
Linn Valley Mayor clears the air on data centers - Sep. 2, 2026
City no longer supports Facebook site Linn Valley Mayor Lister Potter laid out a chronology of events to clear the air over rumors being dispersed on Facebook and elsewhere concerning his actions over data centers. Potter, after initially broaching the subject and speaking of economic development...[More]
New county Fire Chief shares history - Sep. 2, 2026
Linn County’s new Rural Fire Department Chief, Shaun Tuggle, opened up recently about his history and what led him to being appointed as the new Linn County Fire Chief. For Tuggle it was a simple transition. Though he is originally from the Devon and Redfield area, Tuggle grew up in the Kansas...[More]
Commissioners approve settlement agreement with Swan Solar - Sep. 2, 2026
Following a 20-minute executive session for attorney/client privilege during the meeting on Aug. 31, attorney Scott Nehrbuss noted that, pursuant to the discussion in that session, he was requesting a motion to approve the proposed settlement agreement with Swan Solar subject to Swan Solar agreeing that...[More]
Galloping Through History: Fort Scott Welcomes Army Horsemen - Aug. 28, 2026
Fort Scott, Kan. – Saturday, August 29, 2026, Fort Scott National Historic Site will host the Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard (CGMCG) from Fort Riley, with activities from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors of all ages are invited to witness living history as the Army quarters...[More]
Commissioners review budget - Aug. 26, 2026
During the Aug. 24 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners discussed and reviewed several departmental or agency budgets; as well as, the proposed overall county budget. First, the commissioners heard a brief presentation from Jake Berglund, chairperson for the Linn County NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation...[More]
Pleasanton Council approves $30,000 water system tie-in material & labor - Aug. 26, 2026
Lake closed to boats for time being Calling a special meeting Wednesday, Aug. 19, the Pleasanton Council approved up to $30,000 for time and materials to connect ordered new pumps to piping that will bring water from East Lake to the water plant. Water Superintendent Josh Ralle told the council...[More]
