The Prairie View football team hosted Burlington for their Homecoming on Sept. 26. The Buffalos had no troubles with the Wildcats as they won the game 48-13.
SPORTS
Pleasanton volleyball travels to Arma and Prairie View

The Pleasanton volleyball team traveled to Northeast Arma and Prairie View this past week. They went to Arma for a TRL triangular against Northeast and Moran on Sept. 23. They then traveled to Prairie View for a best of five game against the Buffalos on Sept. 25. To see the... [More]
Jayhawk volleyball goes 4-0 on the week

The Jayhawk Linn volleyball team traveled to play four TRL games last week. First on Sept. 22 the Hawks hosted Southern Coffey County and Crest before traveling to Cherokee on Sept. 23 to face Southeast Cherokee and Central Heights. To see the full article, check out... [More]
Pleasanton volleyball competes at Yates Center and Humboldt

The Pleasanton volleyball team traveled to Yates Center on Sept. 16 for a Three Rivers League triangular against Yates Center and Humboldt before going to Humboldt for a tournament on Sept. 20. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or... [More]
More Sports
- Prairie View football picks up a big win against Wellsville
- Jayhawk volleyball has a solid week going 3-0
- Seasoned Olpe powers over young 'Hawks
- Wade and Schneider start impressive girls’ golf season for the Buffalos and Hawks
- Turnovers and other mistakes see Hawks fall at Anderson County 27-6
- Prairie View girls’ cross country leads the Buffalos at Fort Scott
- Opening drive, opportunities spur 'Jays to 1st win
- Alvarez leads Pleasanton cross country
NEWS
SPECIAL: KBI conducts statewide marijuana enforcement operation

TOPEKA – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) executed numerous search warrants in cities across the state at vape shops and CBD dispensaries to seize products being sold illegally in Kansas. On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and KBI... [More]
Pleasanton council vetoed on fire volunteer appointments

The Pleasanton Council heard from Fire Chief Jeff Wisdom Monday night concerning lack of personnel to respond to fires eliminating the department from getting credit for calls with ISO. “We need more people,” he said. He said last week they trained on pulling hose... [More]
Kansas Policy Institute talks property taxes with legislature

Recently Dave Trabert with the Kansas Policy Institute gave testimony to the Kansas State Legislature regarding property taxes and the changes that the Institute has tracked over the last few years. Trabert told legislators that after staying in a narrow band of fluctuation... [More]
More News
- Pleasanton city candidate forum Oct. 6
- County logo sees little change
- Linn County P&Z Appeals Board denies subdivision appeal
- Commissioners discuss suggestion to leave EDA position vacant
- USD 362 board hears positive results from spring state tests
- Special: Rep. Derek Schmidt now accepting applications for U.S. Military Academy nominations
- Pleasanton council votes 2-2 on RNR, budget
- Mine Creek Battlefield bridge ribbon cutting this weekend
COMMUNITY
A few things to know about football

What do rugby and soccer have in common? They are the two sports that American Football originated from. The first football game was played between Rutgers and Princeton Universities in New Brunswick, New Jersey on Nov. 6, 1869. But the game looked much different than the football... [More]
First Aid: your safety toolkit

Common myths in television and the movies With contributions by Joe Stellwagon, AMR Paramedic Anyone who watches television, from cartoons to movies and everything in between, you’ve probably seen some type of first aid given to a character. However, how accurate... [More]
Hydroponic towers provide fresh produce for lunches at JES
During the 2024-2025 academic year at USD 346, teacher Wendi Baldwin filled out an application for a grant for hydroponic towers for the district. That grant was awarded to the district in February of 2025 for a total of five towers to be placed at both the elementary school... [More]
More Community
- General Pleasonton Days set for Oct 4-5
- Mine Creek Heritage Day this Saturday
- Blood Drive: The Battle of the Badges
- Parker Days set for Sept. 20
- Pleasanton Chamber Business Expo Thursday, Sept. 4
- MCHP seeks quilts for Fall Festival and Quilt Show
- Local family offers drawing lessons for kids in online broadcast
- First aid safety with Joe Stellwagon