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 ...

Fort Scott Community College officials have named Dr. Jack Welch as the college's next president. Welch, one of four finalists for the position, has signed a two-year contract which the FSCC Board of ...

Charles William "Bill" Lewis, 79, of Fort Scott, passed away at Overland Park Regional Hospital early Friday morning, June 27, 2025. Services are set for 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the ...

Everett Eugene "Gene" Forester, a cherished father, grandfather, sibling, and friend, passed away at the age of 72 on June 26, 2025, in Arma, Kan. Born on Sept. 6, 1952, in Marionville, Mo. Funeral ...

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, an amended city of Fort Scott ordinance allows an extra day for the discharge of fireworks. On May 20, Fort Scott City Commissioners approved by a 4-1 vote to ...

Ronald "Ronnie" Fred Taylor, 87, resident of Bronson, Kan., passed away at his home early Thursday morning, June 26, 2025. He was born June 6, 1938, in Xenia, Kan., the son of William Ray Taylor and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...