Fort Scott City Commissioner Matthew Wells on Tuesday presented three letters concerning various local and national issues, one of which involves an appeal to Congressional representatives regarding ...

Bourbon County Commissioner on Monday discussed policies for transfers, promotions and pay raises within some county departments. Commissioner David Beerbower said he made motions for two separate ...

When the Nevada City Council meets again, it will have a change in the meeting format. On Tuesday, March 18, council members adopted an ordinance that allows them to begin using a consent agenda as ...

Morris "Joe" Bradshaw, 94, passed away March 7, 2025, at his home in Mound City, Kan. He was born July 4, 1930, in Gatesville, Texas, the son of Joe Berry Bradshaw and Eva (Blackwell) Bradshaw. He ...

Fort Scott City Commissioners on Tuesday approved a lease agreement and monetary agreement concerning a new baseball franchise slated to begin play in 2026. In separate motions, commissioners ...

Bourbon County Commissioner Leroy Kruger stepped down from his position during Monday night's commission meeting. Kruger, who was elected as District 3 commissioner in 2024, participated in votes on ...

Representatives of Fort Scott Community College provided updates on various programs during a community forum March 12 at the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center. Updates were given on music ...

James Anthony "Jimmy" Houdashelt, age 60, resident of Fredonia, Kan., passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Candle Rock Nursing Home in Fredonia. There was cremation. The family will receive ...

Rosemary Hambric, 92, passed away in Joplin, Mo., March 9, 2025. Following cremation, private family services will take place at a later date. Services are under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney ...

Darrell Stephen "Steve" Houston, 75, of Fulton, Kan., passed away March 11, 2025, at Advent Health in Shawnee Mission, Kan. He was born July 18, 1949, in Nevada, Mo., the son of Willard Lafayette ...