Community members had a chance Thursday to weigh in with questions on a proposed new rock quarry near Elm Creek Lake. Bourbon County Commissioners discussed the proposal with other county officials ...

A longtime Fort Scott High School cross country coach and several Tiger athletes received league honors following the 2024 fall sports season. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story.

Deloris Marie Baldwin, age 88, formerly of Butler, Mo., passed away on Oct. 1, 2024, in Topeka, Kan. She was born the daughter of Orville Glen and Leora Ellington Brownback on Sept. 7, 1936, in ...

Harry Lee Meek, age 81, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at his home. He was born July 27, 1943, in Fort Scott, the son of Frank and Virginia "Tootie" Poyner Meek. Harry ...