The city of Fort Scott is projected to see an economic impact from bus tours expected to travel to the city next summer. During the Fort Scott City Commission's Dec. 16 meeting, Rachel Carpenter, ...

From the opening of a new hospital and emergency department, to new leaders in place throughout the county, 2025 had its share of notable stories. The following is a sampling of the most-viewed ...

Donald Lee Porter, age 89, passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 at the Schneider Funeral Home, La Cygne Chapel. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn ...

Thomas Ray Graham, 73, of Kansas City, Kan., passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 28, 2025, at Providence Medical Center. He was born on Jan. 9, 1952, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Elbert and Charlotte ...

Airen Joseph "Airbear" Andula, age 13, of Pleasanton, Kan., died Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. Memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at the Schneider Funeral Home in Pleasanton, Kan. A ...

In loving memory, Carolyn Sue Wenderott passed away on Dec. 23, 2025, at the age of 89 in Fort Scott, Kan. Born on Nov. 17, 1936, in St. Mary's, Kan., Carolyn's journey through life was marked by her ...

Bourbon County Commissioners have approved a proposal to modernize the elevator inside the courthouse, which officials said was not operating as of Thursday. During a discussion Thursday evening, ...

Mickey Louis Shoemaker Webb, 70, passed away on Dec. 8, 2025. Mickey was born on June 12, 1955, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Ralph Shoemaker and Mary Schafer. She was raised with strong family values that ...

The Fort Scott Middle School girls' basketball teams traveled to Chanute and hosted Pittsburg this week. The squads will return from Christmas break for two more weeks of competition, Head Coach Jamie ...

A duplex in the Ironquill complex was damaged late Friday morning when fire broke out in the rear of the building. As of Friday afternoon, the cause of the blaze was still under investigation, ...

The Fort Scott High School boys swim team competed in its first meet of the season Wednesday in Osawatomie. The cooperative squad includes Tristen McClure of Fort Scott; Gannon Knopp of Girard; Dom ...

Fort Scott City Manager Brad Matkin on Thursday shared the city's accomplishments this year as well as its goals and areas of focus entering 2026. Matkin, who is entering his fourth year as city ...