Bourbon County employees will receive additional pay related to recent winter weather after action taken Monday by the Bourbon County Commission. After a discussion and a 10-minute executive session ...

Fort Scott has been awarded a franchise in the Mid-America League for the 2026 season, officials announced Tuesday. During a press conference at the LaRoche Baseball Complex, league officials and ...

Bourbon County officials reviewed the county's end-of-year finances during the March 3 meeting of the Bourbon County Commission. County Clerk Susan Walker said since there are two commissioners who ...

Fans who anticipated an exciting matchup between the Fort Scott High School Lady Tigers and the Labette County High School Lady Grizzlies in the Class 4A Sub-State championship Saturday evening were ...

Fire officials are investigating a structure fire early Monday morning at a house located at 301 Steen St. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story.

Rosemary Hambric, 92, passed away in Joplin, Mo., March 9, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Lucille R. Goltra, age 97, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, (12 days shy of her 98th birthday) at the Medicalodges in Fort Scott. She was born March 22, 1927, in rural ...

Michael Alan Cole, age 52, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 7, 2025, at his home. He was born Oct. 10, 1972, in Iola, Kan., the son of William Richard Cole and ...

Faye Cowan, 106, a resident of Mapleton, Kan., passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Guest Home Estates in Fort Scott. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Arthur "Mac" French, 75, of Fort Scott, passed away early Tuesday morning, March 11, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Lloyd Wilson "Skip" Brown, 79, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife Laura by his side. He was a beloved son, brother, husband and friend to many people on his journey through life. Born in ...

Morris "Joe" Bradshaw, 94, passed away March 7, 2025, at his home in Mound City, Kan. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.