Two city parks will be spruced up after approval by the Fort Scott City Commission Tuesday evening. Commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of new playground surfacing at a cost of $36,725 ...

An advisory committee on Monday recommended moving forward with zoning in Bourbon County. The nine-member committee was appointed and formed in April to make recommendations to the Bourbon County ...

Joseph Erie, 40, departed this earthly life on May 26, 2025, in his home. We all know that Joe fought a long, courageous and unwavering battle of testicular cancer. Joe was born July 10, 1984, in Fort ...

Kelly Kehl, age 87, of Mound City, Kan., passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025 at the Pleasant View Cemetery, Blue Mound, Kan.

George Scott Koppa, known affectionately to friends and family as Scott, entered into eternal rest on June 20, 2025, at the age of 50. There was cremation. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m.

Charles William "Bill" Lewis, 79, of Fort Scott, passed away at Overland Park Regional Hospital early Friday morning, June 27, 2025. Bill was born in unforgettable fashion on Nov. 2, 1945 -- on the ...

Kandi Kay Cruse passed away on June 27, 2025, at the age of 67 after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on March 29, 1958, in Colorado Springs, Colo., Kandi's zest for life and carefree spirit were ...

Fort Scott Community College officials have named Dr. Jack Welch as the college's next president. Welch, one of four finalists for the position, has signed a two-year contract which the FSCC Board of ...

Ronald "Ronnie" Fred Taylor, 87, resident of Bronson, Kan., passed away at his home early Thursday morning, June 26, 2025. He was born June 6, 1938, in Xenia, Kan., the son of William Ray Taylor and ...

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, an amended city of Fort Scott ordinance allows an extra day for the discharge of fireworks. On May 20, Fort Scott City Commissioners approved by a 4-1 vote to ...