Bourbon County Commissioners plan to review concerns brought forth by a citizen concerning a resolution to form a planning commission. On Tuesday, Commission Chairman David Beerbower told the Tribune ...

In a vote that was not unanimous, the Fort Scott City Commission approved the language for a sales tax question that will appear on the November ballot. City Manager Brad Matkin said there were five ...

Clara E. "Babe" Campbell, 99, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away peacefully 2:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Clara "Babe" was born on July 19, 1926 in Fort ...

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our loved one, Lory Ann Woods. Lory passed from this world on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, in Joplin, Mo. Lory was born, Feb. 27, 1956, in ...

Linda Mae Eshelbrenner, 74 of Frontenac, Kan., passed away peacefully Aug. 16, 2025 at Advent Health, Shawnee Mission, Kan. She was surrounded by her family. Linda was born Oct. 18, 1950, in Kansas ...

The Fort Scott City Commission is expected to vote Tuesday on one of several proposals for a sales tax ballot question to be presented to voters in November. During a town hall meeting Thursday ...

City officials averted potential disaster concerning a downtown building Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday, Fort Scott City Manager Brad Matkin issued a public notice stating a gas ...

A Uniontown man has been charged with first-degree premeditated murder for his alleged involvement in an incident Saturday in Stark. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story.

The Fort Scott City Commission has approved an interlocal agreement and $40,000 in matching funds for a grant toward a study to determine the need for an overpass in Fort Scott. On Tuesday, Fort Scott ...

Bourbon County Commissioners are discussing a request to continue an agreement with the city of Fort Scott concerning the sale and production of asphalt. Fort Scott City Manager Brad Matkin discussed ...

Delphia Ann Chow, 92, of Fort Scott, passed away Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, in Leawood, Kan. She was born on March 23, 1933, in Mullens, W.V., the daughter of Willard Lee Basham and Sinda Florence ...

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Neosho County Sheriff's Office are investigating a murder that occurred in Stark. The Neosho County Sheriff's Office requested KBI assistance on ...