After a discussion on funding, Bourbon County Commissioners Monday decided to use money from the jail sales tax fund for the purchase of a new vehicle for the sheriff's department. All commissioners ...

Bourbon County Commissioners on Monday discussed policy and procedures for employees and elected to wait on naming a new liaison for human resources. The commission voted unanimously to approve a ...

Rebecca Sue Landers, age 60, was born Dec. 30, 1964 in Ottawa, Kan., to Maurice and Ellen Zimmerman. She passed away in Fort Scott, Kan., April 18, 2025. Rebecca was raised on a family farm outside of ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Muliya Christine McMillan, age 38, on the morning of April 27, 2025, in her family home. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her ...

Zachary Eldon White, 32, of Mound City, Kan., died on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. He was born on June 12, 1992 in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Roger and Jessica Smith White. He graduated from ...

Al Niece, center, and his wife, Luanna, of Niece Products of Kansas, were presented with the 2025 Mayor's Citizenship Award during the annual Chamber Dinner and Awards Celebration Thursday night at ...

Fort Scott High School's boys and girls track teams each finished sixth at the 2025 Fort Scott Invitational track and field meet Friday. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full results.

The Fort Scott High School boys golf team captured three first-place finishes last week. See Wednesday's print or online edition for story.

Ira Johnathan "Sonny" Robinson, age 81, Mapleton, Kan., passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025. No formal services are planned. Memorial contributions can be made to St Jude Children's Hospital. Online ...

Bourbon County Commissioners are putting together plans for delving into the 2026 budget. During a lengthy commission meeting Monday, commissioners and County Clerk Susan Walker discussed a schedule ...

The Fort Scott High School Lady Tigers continued its hitting display with a sweep of the Louisburg Wildcats in a doubleheader Tuesday at Ty Cullor Field. See Wednesday's print or online edition for ...

Donald Gene Cooper, 76, of Richards, Mo., passed away early Thursday morning, April 17, 2025. He was born July 1, 1948, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of William Jay Cooper and Lois (Houston) Cooper. He ...