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The Fort Scott High School cooperative girls' swim team ended its regular season with a third-place finish at the Interleague Girls swim meet Wednesday in Osawatomie. Head Coach Madeline Martin, who ...
A large variety of plants and flowers continue to flourish under the watchful care of Tri-Valley Horticulture Director and Therapist Austin Bolinger. New species and projects are regularly introduced ...
A zoning advisory committee discussed its purpose and role and heard concerns from the public during the first of three forums Wednesday evening at the Uniontown Community Center. Six of the nine ...
Dr. Gregory Hull Quinlan, 75, of Grantville, Kan., passed away at his home surrounded by his family after a hard-fought courageous battle with cancer. Dr. Quinlan was born Feb. 25, 1950, in Topeka, ...
The Fort Scott High School Tiger baseball and softball teams ended their regular seasons with a sweep of the Chanute Blue Comets Thursday in Fort Scott. The Tiger baseball team (23-3) earned a 12-11 ...
Governor Laura Kelly has signed a proclamation approving updated drought declarations for Kansas counties. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story.
Bourbon County Commissioners Monday agreed to extend the timeframe for a zoning advisory board to present its recommendations to the commission. Commissioner David Beerbower said the board was set to ...
Susan Beth Mashek, age 61, a resident of Nevada, Mo., passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Nevad Regional Medical Center. Following cremation, a celebration of life service will be held at a ...
Bob McFall, 78, passed away Dec. 30, 2024, in Woodburn, Ore. Bob was born to B.R. "Blackie" and Ruth McFall on May 6, 1946, in Fort Scott, Kan. Growing up directly behind Fort Scott High School, Bob ...
Wilmetta Burton, age 92, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at her home. Willie, as she was sometimes called, was born April 8, 1933, in Humboldt, Kan., ...
The vote was not unanimous, but Bourbon County Commissioners on Monday approved a resolution to waive landfill fees for cities in the county with populations of less than 400 people. After a ...
Bourbon County Commissioners have assigned human resources duties, at least temporarily, to the county clerk's office. During a special meeting Monday afternoon, commissioners passed by a 2-1 vote a ...