George Scott Koppa, known affectionately to friends and family as Scott, entered into eternal rest on June 20, 2025, at the age of 50. Born on Nov. 9, 1974, in Fort Scott, Kan., Scott was a lifelong ...

The Bourbon County Commission is forming another committee, this time to help them make decisions concerning employee benefits. Based on a proposal from Commissioner Mika Milburn-Kee, the commission ...

After hearing feedback from members of the Design Review Board and a lengthy discussion, Fort Scott City Commissioners on June 17 approved a motion to establish a historic preservation commission and ...

Wanda June "Jay" Dunn, age 85, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, at the home of her daughter in Spring Hill, Kan. Jay was born July 10, 1939, in Oskaloosa, Mo.,, to Bill and Carrie Guss ...

George Richard "Dick" Smith, age 83, formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away in Olathe, Kan., on Sunday, June 22, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, June 27, 2025 at the ...

Doris Kathryn Ericson, age 89, a resident of rural Hiattville, Kan., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 20, 2025, just one day before what would have been her 90th birthday. Doris was born June ...

If vehicles could tell stories, a 1920 Model T owned by Jim Fewins of Fort Scott would have a few to share. Fewins shared the story of the origins of the Ford Model T Touring car, aptly named Daisy ...

Nine students and three coaches from Fort Scott High School were among those evacuated during an incident at the National Speech and Debate Tournament Thursday in Des Moines, Iowa. Thursday afternoon, ...

The last two finalists for the position of president at Fort Scott Community College discussed their backgrounds and goals for the college during public forums Monday on the college campus. Dr. Jack ...

Fort Scott City Commissioners on Tuesday moved forward with establishing a Certified Local Government and historic preservation and resource commission. The commission approved by a 4-1 vote a motion ...

Arthur Joseph Pollreis, age 16, a resident of rural Walnut, Kan., died Wednesday, June 18, 2025, following a train accident near Erie, Kan. Rev. Marty DeWitt will conduct a memorial service at 10 a.m.

Windfred Allen DeMott, age 84, resident of Bronaugh, Mo., died Saturday June 7, 2025, at the home. He was born Sept. 15, 1940, in Mound City, Kan., and his parents were Clyde Vernon DeMott and Alice ...