SPECIAL: AG Kobach: Kansas Legislature votes to eliminate of state fee for concealed carry permit - Apr. 6, 2023
TOPEKA – (April 5, 2023) – Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach praises legislators for their actions eliminating the burdensome state fee for Kansans to obtain a concealed carry permit. The measure now goes to the governor for signature. “Kansans should not have to pay...[More]
SPECIAL: Legislative Update by State Senator Caryn Tyson - Apr. 5, 2023
March 31, 2023 Too many bills to mention Last week the Senate worked over 75 bills in three days. It was a grueling schedule. All of the bills can be found at www.KSLegislature.org Below are a few highlights from the marathon of legislation. Property Tax...[More]
County passes resolution to charge municipalities for jail use - Apr. 5, 2023
County Counselor Gary Thompson reported to commissioners on his research regarding charging municipalities for inmates housed at the county jail. According to Thompson, there is no official order anywhere that municipalities not be charged for daily use of the jail for their inmates, but state...[More]
Linn County Planning Commission schedules public hearing for proposed land use regulations and zoning map - Apr. 5, 2023
The Linn County Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Prairie View High School Performing Arts Center, 13731 KS Hwy. 7, La Cygne, for comments and questions on the proposed zoning and subdivision regulations and zoning map. Copies of the proposed...[More]
Commissioners make decision on Health Department staff - Apr. 5, 2023
Linn County Commissioners discussed options for moving forward with the Linn County Health Department following the resignation of Missy Lancaster with County Clerk David Lamb providing new job descriptions for the positions of Director and Head Nurse. Commissioner Danny McCullough asked Lamb...[More]
SPECIAL: 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission meets April 4 - Apr. 3, 2023
TOPEKA—The 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission convened by telephone conference at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, to set the schedule to fill a district judge vacancy created by Judge Steven Montgomery’s July 3 retirement. The 6th Judicial District is composed of Miami, Linn, and...[More]
Special: Governor issues declaration of disaster emergency due to threat of wildland fires - Mar. 31, 2023
Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal declaration of disaster emergency this morning, March 31, due to the potential for wildland fires and severe storms in the state. The declaration will allow the state to preposition assets for a quicker response to any fires that may begin. Much of...[More]
Commissioners discuss Pleasanton meal site options - Mar. 29, 2023
During the latter part of the meeting on Monday, March 27, Linn County Commissioners discussed the walk-through on Wednesday, March 22 at the former Memaw’s Kitchen located at 6th and Main Streets in Pleasanton. Economic Development Director Jessica Hightower read notes from construction consultant...[More]
Linn Valley moves forward with water, sewer project - Mar. 29, 2023
“Positive ramifications” for the city Following a 15-minute legal session called by Linn Valley Mayor Cindy Smith at their Monday meeting, the mayor announced a preliminary agreement with Rural Water District #1 for water rights in Linn Valley. Smith said, though further information...[More]
USD 362 leader asks to broaden policy - Mar. 29, 2023
Possible April vote would make nepotism additions A vote may occur next month on broadening a Unified School District 362 nepotism policy as urged by its superintendent. At the monthly board of education meeting earlier this month, Rex Bollinger, Ed.D., laid out a proposal to add mother-in-law...[More]
