The Bourbon County Republican Party will conduct a convention to appoint a new First District county commissioner following the recent resignation of Brandon Whisenhunt. See Saturday's print or online ...

The Fort Scott City Commission is in the early stages of a process that would establish a Certified Local Government concerning historic preservation. After a discussion Tuesday, commissioners ...

The Bourbon County Courthouse is in need of various repairs that have not been addressed in several years, according to information presented by county employees during Monday's county commission ...

Karen Salsbury, a woman of extraordinary musical talent, keen intellect, and unwavering determination, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, with her family at her side. Born on June 29, 1944, in ...

Richard Paul Henderson, age 74, of Blue Mound, Kan., passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025. He was born on July 26, 1950 in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Charles and Lidea Morris Henderson. After graduating ...

Margie S. Haynes, age 88, a resident of Cavalry Crossing Apartments in Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg, Kan. She was born Jan. 14, 1937, in ...

Craig M. McKenney, 72, resident of Fort Scott, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Michael David Kent, age 72, a resident of rural Mapleton, Kan., passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025. There was cremation and no services are planned at this time. Arrangements were under the direction ...