Two singles players and one doubles team from Fort Scott High School's varsity tennis team have qualified for the Class 4A state tennis tournament. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full ...

Darlene Agnes Chermok, age 85, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at the Arma Health and Rehab, in Arma, Kan. She was born on a farm near Prague, Neb. on June 20, 1939 ...

Freeman Health System's plans to bring health care services to Fort Scott and Bourbon County moved a step forward after action Tuesday night by the Fort Scott City Commission.

A unique convoy sponsored by the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA) made its way to Fort Scott on Saturday, Oct. 12, arriving at the Gathering Square Pavilion. See Wednesday's print or ...

Betty June Millard, age 90, formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Liberty, Mo. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 at the Schneider ...

Tate Anthony West, age 55, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. He was born on Nov. 21, 1968 in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Carl and Maurita Russell West. Tate graduated from Fort Scott ...

Bourbon County Commissioners voted to put a burn ban in place during their Tuesday morning meeting. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story.

Bourbon County is preparing for an assessment by the Federal Emergency Management Agency on countywide damages from storms and flooding in late April. See Saturday's print or online edition for full ...

Two people who have played key roles for the Gordon Parks Museum and the Gordon Parks Celebration were honored during the 21st annual Gordon Parks Celebration Tribute Dinner held Saturday, Oct. 5. The ...

After a 3-0 start to the 2024 season, the Fort Scott High School Tigers dropped their third straight game with a 20-0 loss to the Chanute Blue Comets on the road Friday night. See Saturday's print or ...

A Uniontown High School volleyball player reached a milestone as UHS hosted Northeast, Kansas City Christian and Central Heights in the UHS Invitational Saturday, Oct. 5. See Saturday's print or ...