A former Fort Scott Community College student and athlete killed in an officer-involved shooting Saturday in Wyandotte County is remembered by friends, college leaders and former colleagues for his ...

The Gordon Parks Museum is announces the installation of informational display signs and a welcome sign at the Wayman Chapel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church Commemorative Park, located at 301 ...

Plans are in the works to address safety concerns within the Bourbon County Public Works department. On Monday, Bourbon County Commissioners heard from representatives of the Kansas Workers Risk ...

Nicholas R. Payne, age 34, passed away July 4, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Pittsburg Adventist Church, 430 E. 21st St., Pittsburg, Kan. Private burial will ...

Peggy Ann Lowry "Hill", walked through the gates of Heaven on Monday, July 28, 2025. Peggy was born on Oct. 12, 1955, to Donald Eugene and Rosetta Mae (Proctor) Lowry. Peggy had two children, Jennifer ...

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Larry Ballou Sr., who left this world on July 26, 2025, in Joplin, Mo., of the age of 84. Born on Feb. 4, 1941, to Charlie and Delores ...

Julie Ann Elbrader, 79, passed away tragically on July 8, 2025, in a fire at her lifelong home. She was born on July 7, 1946, to Levi Albert Thompson and Elnora Josephine (Lewis) Thompson. Julie was ...

Bourbon County Commissioners on Monday discussed and heard concerns in the county's public works department. Commissioners heard from Public Works Director Eric Bailey, who discussed issues with ...

The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees has approved salary increases for faculty and staff for the 2025-26 academic year. On Monday, the board approved a tentative agreement with the Fort ...

Barbara Jean Dawson Swearingen, a cherished soul known for her friendly demeanor, generous spirit, and passionate love for horses, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, in her hometown of Fort ...

John Sackett, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. John was born in Fort Scott, Kan., to William (Jim) and Mary Sackett (Monroe). John ...