Several city street projects have been completed or are nearing completion as the city prepares to enter the winter season and 2026. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story.

During their Nov. 18 meeting, Fort Scott City Commissioners discussed the status of several allegedly unsafe and dangerous structures. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story.

Bourbon County employees could receive a bonus in their pay after the Bourbon County Commission approved about $50,000 in longevity pay during a special meeting Nov. 18. Commissioners passed by a 2-1 ...

Although the process has been delayed, taxpayers can expect their tax statements soon, according to Bourbon County Treasurer Jennifer Hawkins. On Tuesday, Hawkins told the Tribune tax statements were ...

James Lee "Jim" Scott, age 79, formerly of Fort Scott, Kan., and more recently of Excelsior, Minn., passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at the Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, Minn. Services for ...

Garin Richard Williams, 50, died on Nov. 19, 2025. He was born on Jan. 4, 1975, in Fort Scott, the oldest child and only son of Steve and Marci Williams -- parents whose steady love shaped him, ...

Ronald Charles Palmer, age 82, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at his home. He was born Nov. 23, 1942, in Fort Scott, Kan., at Burke Street Mercy Hospital. He was ...

Sharon Kay Smith, age 80, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away early Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the Medicalodge in Fort Scott. She was born Dec. 7, 1944, in Wichita, Kan., the daughter of Rex ...

An annual Thanksgiving event at the Elks Lodge No. 579 is not in the works this year. Hundreds of free meals were served to community members during the annual Thanksgiving Day feast, which was ...

Bourbon County Commissioners plan to have a draft of a noise resolution reviewed by legal counsel before it is brought back to the commission. During their Monday meeting, which ran for more than six ...

A trio of Fort Scott High School athletes and two coaches have received SEK League postseason honors. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story.

Fort Scott City Commissioners on Tuesday discussed an ordinance concerning a limit on the number of dogs per household within the city. City Manager Brad Matkin said four citizens have recently ...