Bourbon County Commissioners have begun the process for delving into the 2026 budget. During a work session Monday evening, commissioners and County Clerk Susan Walker discussed an overview of the ...

The Fort Scott High School Powerlifting Team competed in the Class 4A State Powerlifting Meet Saturday, March 8 at Wellington High School. The team brought 27 athletes -- boys and girls from freshmen ...

A technical education center in Pleasanton is reportedly seeking separation from Fort Scott Community College. The board of the Southeastern Technical Academy for Rural Students (STARS), which offers ...

The Fort Scott High School rodeo team hosted the 46th annual Spring College Rodeo March 7-9 at Arnold Arena. Rodeo athletes from 25 schools in Kansas and Oklahoma competed in events throughout the ...

Linda J. Schwatken, age 74, a resident of Joplin, Mo., passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at her home in Joplin. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 24, at the Maple Grove Cemetery ...

Campbell, 92, of Fort Scott, passed away Friday morning, March 14, 2025, at Guest Home Estates. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Janice Patterson, age 100, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the Medicalodge in Fort Scott. Services for Janice Patterson will be announced by the Cheney Witt ...

Tonja Lynne Stockton, 56, daughter of Ron and Barb Albright, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 13, 2025, in Independence, Mo. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.