The public had a chance to meet and ask questions of the first two finalists for the position of president at Fort Scott Community College during forums Friday afternoon at the Danny and Willa Ellis ...

The Bourbon County Republican Party unanimously appointed Samuel Tran as the new county commissioner for the First District during a convention Thursday evening at Fort Scott Community College. See ...

Ruby Frances Brown, age 85, of Duenweg, Mo., passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Saint Luke's Nursing Center. Ruby was born on Jan. 29, 1940, in Fort Scott, Kan., to the late union of Charles and ...

Windfred Allen DeMott, ate 84, resident of Bronaugh, Mo., passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, at his home. Services for Windfred Allen DeMott will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main ...

Interviews for the Fort Scott Community College president applicants will begin this week. FSCC received 32 applications for the position and reviewed the resumes and CVs of each candidate. From this ...

The Bourbon County Commission will form an advisory committee to help commissioners through budget season. On Monday, commissioners approved a motion by Commissioner Mika Milburn-Kee to form a ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Craig Marshall McKenney, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Craig, age 72, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away on June 4, ...

On June 7, 2025, Helen Rife went to join our Savior and her soulmate, Sam. Helen was born Nov. 9, 1938, to Leslie (Pete) and Bertha (Perry) Fuhrman at Fort Scott Mercy Hospital. Helen graduated from ...

Jewell LeRoy Smith, Jr., age 76, a resident of Girard, Kan., passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg, Kan. He was born Aug. 19, 1948, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of ...