Community members had a chance Thursday to weigh in with questions on a proposed new rock quarry near Elm Creek Lake. Bourbon County Commissioners discussed the proposal with other county officials ...

A longtime Fort Scott High School cross country coach and several Tiger athletes received league honors following the 2024 fall sports season. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story.

Deloris Marie Baldwin, age 88, formerly of Butler, Mo., passed away on Oct. 1, 2024, in Topeka, Kan. She was born the daughter of Orville Glen and Leora Ellington Brownback on Sept. 7, 1936, in ...

Harry Lee Meek, age 81, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at his home. He was born July 27, 1943, in Fort Scott, the son of Frank and Virginia "Tootie" Poyner Meek. Harry ...

Timothy Edward Phillips, age 37, made it through the checkered flag on Nov. 14, 2024, as he raced his way into Heaven's gates. Born June 18, 1987, to Kenny Edward Phillips, Jr. and Tammy Ann (Harper) ...

The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees has approved the sale of a building that formerly housed the college’s nursing program for several years. On Monday, trustees voted unanimously to ...

The fate of a downtown building with structural issues continues to be undetermined. During Tuesday’s Fort Scott City Commission meeting, commissioners learned from Leroy Kruger, codes technician, ...

Sherri Marie Crane, age 55, Hume, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 at Research Medical Center In Kansas City, Mo. Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 at the Schneider ...

Timothy Phillips, age 37, a resident of rural Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Street and Fern Road near Elm Creek Lake, but have agreed to wait before voting on the proposal. During Thursday's commission meeting, commissioners heard from Public Works Director Eric Bailey, ...