Nature Discovery Trail under construction at Marais des Cygnes NWR - Mar. 23, 2022
Many changes will be seen at the Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in the coming weeks including one that will allow visitors to see the wide variety of habitats available. A one-mile long, 6-foot wide concrete walking path is underway. Not only is the walking path a new addition, the...[More]
BREAKING NEWS - Mar. 18, 2022
LCSO makes stop, arrests two On March 17, 2022, a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe was stopped on US 69 Highway at the 83-mile marker. The vehicle was stopped for a minor traffic infraction. When the Deputy approached the vehicle the distinct odor of marijuana was noticed immediately. Subsequently, the...[More]
Local health provider arrested in Bourbon County - Mar. 16, 2022
A man employed by Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) at the Pleasanton clinic as an APRN was arrested last Wednesday, March 9, on charges of sexual exploitation of a child. Forms filed in Bourbon County District Court in Case No. BB-2022-CR-000107 by County Attorney Tiana McElroy...[More]
Barlet announces retirement plans - Mar. 16, 2022
Doug Barlet, Linn County rural fire chief and emergency management coordinator, announced on Monday his retirement from his positions at the Linn County Commission meeting. In his letter of announcement Barlet stated he is both happy and saddened to make the announcement. Barlet served Linn County...[More]
Jayhawk Elementary teacher receives Casey’s Cash for Classrooms grant - Mar. 16, 2022
In the latter part of fall, Jayhawk Elementary physical education teacher Ryan Metcalf applied for a Casey’s Cash for Classrooms grant, and last week he was notified he would be receiving $10,245 in funds to help improve his classroom. “I apply for several grants each year in an effort to...[More]
SPECIAL: Linn County man arrested for terrorism and criminal threat - Mar. 10, 2022
LINN COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Linn County Sheriff’s Office announced that a Pleasanton man was arrested Wednesday evening for terrorism and criminal threat. At approximately 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, Albert C. Hinds, 67, of Pleasanton, was...[More]
SPECIAL: Legislative Update - Mar. 9, 2022
March 04, 2022 The 2022 legislative session is quickly coming to a close. Last week was turnaround, considered the halfway point of session. However, it is not the same amount of time to complete the “second half” of session. The first half is about 1.5 months,...[More]
USD 362 approves SRO pact - Mar. 9, 2022
Prairie View Unified School District 362 has agreed to a school resource officer (SRO) funding plan with the Linn County Commission. A unanimous vote at Monday’s monthly board of education meeting, conducted a week early to avoid spring-break conflicts next week, approves a five-year plan. The...[More]
Mound City Council looks to add campsites to lake - Mar. 9, 2022
The Mound City Council met on Monday, March 7, and discussed the possibility of adding a few primitive camping sites to the Mound City Lake. Public Works Superintendent John Bruns noted that he has been working on cleaning up the shoreline on the city lake and talked to the council about adding five...[More]
KU Health System no show at COVID-19 symposium - Mar. 9, 2022
A packed ballroom met those attending the Early Covid Treatment Symposium held last Wednesday, March 2, at the Hyatt Place in Lenexa – the only place not occupied was the table saved for Kansas University Health System (KUHS) doctors, who were invited to attend the debate. Opening the symposium...[More]
