The Fort Scott City Commission on Tuesday approved a bid for a rehab project at the Davis Lift Station but want to look at other financing options for the project. Commissioners approved a bid of ...

Bourbon County Commissioners have approved a resolution outlining the district from which a replacement commissioner will be appointed in January. On Monday, commissioners unanimously approved a ...

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces that Steve and Pat Harry will be honored as Grand Marshals at the Christmas Parade, themed "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" and scheduled for 6 p.m ...

Roberta May Staton, age 100, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, at the Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial ...

Randal Lloyd "Randy" Bresee, age 62, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. Visitation will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 at the Schneider Funeral Home, Mound City ...

Several city street projects have been completed or are nearing completion as the city prepares to enter the winter season and 2026. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story.

During their Nov. 18 meeting, Fort Scott City Commissioners discussed the status of several allegedly unsafe and dangerous structures. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story.