By the same vote as last week on the same topic, Bourbon County Commissioners passed by a 2-1 vote Monday a new resolution bumping salaries for county elected officials. Increases for some officials ...

An ongoing situation involving structural issues with a downtown building may be closer to a resolution. On Tuesday, Fort Scott City Commissioners approved by a 4-1 vote a motion by Commissioner ...

New Bourbon County Clerk Susan Walker reviewed several resolutions and other needed business with a new Bourbon County Commission Jan. 13. One of those matters deals with a snafu concerning funds from ...

Joanne Marie McDaniels, age 75, Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. She was born on March 28, 1949 in Des Plaines, Ill. the daughter of Eugene and Joan Halle Marciniak. She graduated ...

Tammy Marie Gode, 49, of Fulton, Kan., passed away early Tuesday morning, Jan. 21, 2025, at her home. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Opal Vivian Davis, beloved spouse, mother, grandmother, and aunt passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Opal was born April 21, 1942, the first child of Edgar and Opal (Higgins) Headrick. Opal attended ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Marie Tennison, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and wife. Patricia's strength, passion, and unwavering love for her family will ...

The first win of the season for the Fort Scott High School Tiger boys basketball team remains elusive as the Tigers were nipped in overtime by Field Kindley 48-47 Friday night in Coffeyville. The Lady ...

The Fort Scott High School girls wrestling team captured the team championship Saturday at the Burlington LadyCat Invitational tournament. Uniontown High School's girls' squad also competed at the ...

Fort Scott High School and USD 234 officials will be looking for a new head football coach after the departure of Bo Graham, who had been at the helm of the Tigers since 2019. See Saturday's print or ...

There's been plenty of positive movement and momentum surrounding Freeman Fort Scott Hospital since it was first proposed to 100-plus cheering residents in June. Freeman Health System is in the ...

Elected and appointed officials in Bourbon County will see pay hikes after action Monday by the Bourbon County Commission. Commissioners approved by a 2-1 vote a motion by Commissioner Leroy Kruger to ...