Monday discussed a plan for beginning the process of completing the 2026 budget. County Clerk Susan Walker asked commissioners how they wished to handle the budget process and calendar. She said the ...

The Fort Scott High School girls' wrestling team captured second place at the SEK Girls League Championships Monday in Parsons. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story.

After one motion failed by a 2-3 vote, the Fort Scott City Commission passed a separate motion 3-2 to support efforts by Fort Scott Community College officials concerning residential housing. During a ...

As a situation involving a hazardous downtown building continues, Fort Scott City Commissioners on Feb. 4 agreed to proceed with getting quotes for repair work. Commissioners and city officials ...

Madeline Martin's love of swimming since her youth has translated into success as head coach of the boys' and girls' swim teams at Fort Scott High School. On Homecoming Night Jan. 31, during halftime ...

Sharon Kay Miller, 81, of Fort Scott, most recently Tallahassee, Fla., passed away on Feb. 4, 2025. She was born in Fort Scott, Kan., on June 11, 1943, to loving parents Kenneth Wilson Simons and Veda ...

Opal Maxine Hunziker, age 84, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died unexpectedly Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at her home. She was born July 29, 1940, in Fort Scott, the daughter of Leland Christy and ...

The Fort Scott High School Lady Tigers bounced back after a nearly even first half to outlast the Chanute Lady Blue Comets 54-35, while the Tiger boys fell 49-35 in a fast-paced battle with Chanute ...