NEWS
Blue Mound water tower project issues continue
LINN COUNTY NEWS Issues over funding of the water tower project were the main topic of discussion for Blue Mound city council members during their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 2. Cost for the entirety of the project has come in over budget; the city... [More]
Advance voting numbers high for general election
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com Advance voting began the week of Oct. 19 across Kansas, Oct. 27 for Linn County, with record numbers of voters turning out. As of Oct. 31, in-person voters totaled 345,979, mail-in ballots sent were 107,999 and ballots returned... [More]
Commissioners address LCFD tire need
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com During the meeting on Monday, Nov. 2, the Linn County Commissioners heard from Linn County Fire Chief Shaun Tuggle who noted a need for tires, in total 84, stating that nearly every fire vehicle in the county... [More]
More News
- SPECIAL: Case filed in federal court alleges distribution, possession of child pornography
- SPECIAL: 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission sends names of nominees for district judge to governor
- Judge Ward retires, committee interviews new candidates
- Commissioners discuss truck purchase options
- Commissioners approve application for transportation grant
- Parker welcomes Case Higgins home after accident
- Voters to decide several questions on Nov. 3 ballot
- Pleasanton Police Chief hired
COMMUNITY
Changes at the Linn County News
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com Perhaps some of you have noticed the recent changes occurring at and with the Linn County News; but for those of you who have not, let’s take a little trip through recent weeks and our upgrades to a fresh... [More]
Wheelchair benefit scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21
The Christian Churches of Mound City and Pleasanton have joined strengths and are co-sponsoring a special evening to provide 300 new wheelchairs to individuals in Mexico through the American Wheelchair Mission and God’s Faithful Servants’. The American Wheelchair... [More]
A short history of Halloween
Every year on October 31 most American kids and their friends celebrate Halloween. They go out house to house to get candy. But do you know where the history of Halloween originated from? Let’s go explore the 2,000-year history of Halloween! Over 2,000 years ago,... [More]
More Community
- Case Higgins welcome home rally Oct. 22
- Murder and Mayhem at the Fort
- General Pleasonton Days set for this weekend
- Pioneer Harvest Fiesta set for this weekend
- Dog reunited with long-lost family
- Local kids have good showing at State Fair
- John and Helen Barnes Community Fund grant awards announced
- Sources of Strength brings hope, help and strength to JLHS students this year
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jake LaTurner (KS-02) was named to the House Appropriations Committee for the 118th Congress by members of the House Republican Steering Committee. He issued the following statement: “I am humbled and honored to be selected by my colleagues to serve on the House Appropriations Committee,” said Rep. LaTurner. “Kansans deserve a seat at the table to ensure our hard-earned tax dollars are being spent responsibly in Washington. I look forward to working with Chairwoman Granger and the rest of my colleagues on the committee to deliver results for communities across Kansas.” The House Appropriations Committee is responsible for funding the federal government and determining how American tax dollars are spent. This influential committee touches on a wide range of issues impacting the United States, including national defense, agriculture, energy, healthcare, border security, and more.
STATE
Two subjects arrested and fentanyl seized in Pittsburg
CRAWFORD COUNTY – The Joint Fentanyl Impact Team (JFIT), made up of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), and Homeland Security Investigations, along with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, Pittsburg Police Department,... [More]
UPDATE: Investigation of letters with suspicious white powder
UPDATE: Investigation of letters with suspicious white powder ... [More]
SPECIAL: Search continues for missing Parsons man
UPDATE: Body of missing Parsons man located and two arrested NEOSHO COUNTY _ The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Labette County Sheriff’s Office, and the Neosho County Sheriff’s Office located the body of missing 23-year-old Dakota A.... [More]
More State
- SPECIAL: Kansas Housing Resources Corporation Launches Statewide Art Contest
- Several subjects arrested after search warrant in Independence
- Death investigation in Galena
- Governor Kelly announces qualifying families can now apply for $1000 per student for Learning Recovery
- SILVER ALERT CANCELED: Missing Anthony woman located safe
- KDA announces Specialty Crop Grant Opportunity
- AG Kris Kobach joins coalition to uphold federal law against encouraging illegal immigration
- Treasurer Steven Johnson marks National Unclaimed Property Day

