La Cygne okays local police firing range - May. 21, 2025
La Cygne leaders have approved construction of a police-only firearm range near the city’s sewer lagoons. At their May 7 regular meeting, the council okayed the request on a 3-0 vote, with Tommy Capp and Ed Smith not present. First introduced by Zachary Mathies, police chief, at the April 16...[More]
Mound City council adopts rules for camping - May. 21, 2025
During the May 6 meeting, the Mound City council adopted Ordinance 607 setting out rules for the camping area at the Mound City Lake. The ordinance that was adopted set a period of 14 days per stay with at least a five-day absence before returning to the lake. Violating this portion of the new rules...[More]
Remembering those who gave all - May. 21, 2025
While many of us choose to utilize Memorial Day weekend to remember our own loved ones who have gone before us, the real purpose behind the holiday is memorializing those who gave everything to the service of their country and their fellow Americans. It’s about taking time to honor those who served...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - May. 21, 2025
Prostate cancer You know, I actually feel sorry for the old fellow; of course, I’m referring to former President Joe Biden. His wife and family should be ashamed of themselves for using the hull of what was a viable man years ago to further their continuing political agendas. Now, it comes out...[More]
LCSO releases statement on incident - May. 16, 2025
On May 16, 2025, at approximately 1:37 AM the Linn County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call stating that a person had yelled at and then shot a firearm around a group of teenagers in the area of Front Street and Walnut Street in Prescott, Kansas. Upon arrival Linn County deputies identified...[More]
Pleasanton requests 1-year automatic aid fire extension - May. 14, 2025
Council opts to bolster fire department during grace period Continuing what ended in a tabled discussion two weeks ago on whether to keep or dissolve the Pleasanton Fire Department, the council met Monday night at the Community Center and again heard from the public speaking to save the city...[More]
Commissioners hear update, discuss aid agreement for Pleasanton FD - May. 14, 2025
During their May 12 meeting, the commissioners questioned Linn County Rural Fire Chief Randy Hegwald on where the county stood with mutual aid agreements with municipal fire departments, in particular the one for Pleasanton. Commissioner Jim Johnson noted he had received several calls and asked Hegwald...[More]
Filing deadline approaches for local seats - May. 14, 2025
Filing deadline is noon on June 2 for open positions on local city government and school district boards; as well as, for Linn County seats on the Marais des Cygnes K-State Research and Extension district board. Danielle Souza, county clerk, said that candidates can file for election at their city hall...[More]
Prairie View FFA captures State Ag Mechanics Championship - May. 14, 2025
MANHATTAN, KAN. - The Prairie View High School FFA Chapter has secured a remarkable victory at the Kansas FFA State Agricultural Mechanics Career Development Event (CDE), demonstrating exceptional technical skills and teamwork that will propel them to the national competition in Indianapolis this October. The...[More]
Free summer meals for kids age 1 to 18 in Pleasanton - May. 14, 2025
Faith Chapel Church and the Kansas Food Bank have partnered to provide summer meals for children in Pleasanton as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be distributed as a “Grab & Go” each week. Meals will be distributed at the church, located at 103 E. 7th St.,...[More]
