An update Monday on the Bourbon County public works department included the news that one director plans to remain in his position. Public Works Director Eric Bailey said Dustin Hall, assistant public ...

Members of the Design Review Board recently weighed in on the topic of a miniature golf course in the downtown historic district, with most board members supporting the concept but not the initially ...

Fort Scott City Commissioners plan to host a work session and be part of a town hall meeting concerning a sales tax ballot question. During Tuesday's city commission meeting, City Manager Brad Matkin ...

Jo Ann Thomas, 83, of Fort Scott, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 27, 2025, surrounded by family. Jo Ann was born on May 4, 1942, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Oscar and Jimmie Sapp. As a ...

Mildred Lucille Kesler, 61, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away July 31, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Bourbon County Commissioners are discussing the financial impact after recently moving forward with termination of the county's agreement with the Southeast Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Center ...

City of Fort Scott officials and business owners met Tuesday for an informational meeting on the potential for the city to join the Kansas Main Street Program. About 10-12 local business owners ...

A former Fort Scott Community College student and athlete killed in an officer-involved shooting Saturday in Wyandotte County is remembered by friends, college leaders and former colleagues for his ...

Plans are in the works to address safety concerns within the Bourbon County Public Works department. On Monday, Bourbon County Commissioners heard from representatives of the Kansas Workers Risk ...

The Gordon Parks Museum is announces the installation of informational display signs and a welcome sign at the Wayman Chapel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church Commemorative Park, located at 301 ...

Julie Ann Elbrader, 79, passed away tragically on July 8, 2025, in a fire at her lifelong home. She was born on July 7, 1946, to Levi Albert Thompson and Elnora Josephine (Lewis) Thompson. Julie was ...

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Larry Ballou Sr., who left this world on July 26, 2025, in Joplin, Mo., of the age of 84. Born on Feb. 4, 1941, to Charlie and Delores ...