Fire officials are investigating the cause of a structure fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon at a residence on Locust Road west of Fort Scott. See Saturday's print or online edition for full ...

The Fort Scott High School Lady Tigers cruised to a 38-23 victory while the Tiger boys were bit by the Bulldogs of Independence, 68-42, in SEK action Friday night in the FSHS gym. See Saturday's print ...

Bourbon County Commissioners have approved setting legal descriptions for five commission districts after a redistricting plan was implemented in late 2024. See Saturday's print or online edition for ...

Fort Scott City Commissioners are again looking at the idea of proposed business licenses and fees. Commissioners discussed the matter during a work session Tuesday. See Saturday's print or online ...

Keagan Grubbs, age 8, Mound City, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, as a result of an accident. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at the Schneider Funeral Home, Mound City ...

Bowonn Edward Owen, age 9, Mound City, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, as the result of an accident. A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at the Schneider ...

The motto “Unwavering Support for Uncommon Heroes” is at the heart of the newly reorganized VFW Auxiliary, which has a membership of women and men who are committed to using their talents and energy ...

Bourbon County Com- missioners on Monday continued discussions on salaries, ultimately voting on pay hikes for one coun- ty elected official and an appointed official. See Wednesday's print or online ...

The Fort Scott Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire Monday afternoon in the 400 block of Couch Street. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story.

The USD 234 Board of Education interviewed three candidates for two open seats on the board during a special meeting Jan. 20. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story.

Larry Marvin Murray, age 73, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 at the Fairmount Church. Burial will be in the ...