At 12:13 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, Debbie Wolken, 69, of Girard, surrounded by her loved ones, joined the love of her life, Bub. Debbie was born Feb. 6, 1956 in Fort Scott, a daughter of Virgil ...

Monica Joy Mullins, 59, of Fort Scott died Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at the home of her father in Mound City, Kan. Monica was born on Dec. 30, 1965 in Kansas City, Kan., to Gary Richard and Eva May ...

Fort Scott High School seniors Abbie Gorman and Bryleigh Hymer finished in ninth place at the Class 4A State Tennis Tournament last weekend in Prairie Village. See Wednesday's print or online edition ...

The Fort Scott High School girls varsity cross country team captured a league championship and the Tiger varsity boys finished in fourth place at the SEK League meet Oct. 16 at Veterans Stadium in ...

Bourbon County Commissioners on Monday continued discussion on a bitcoin mining operation, with one resident calling for further action from the commission. The commission initially removed the topic ...

Fort Scott City Commissioners on Tuesday approved a contribution of $40,000 to support Fort Scott Community College with a grant program that will see the construction of new housing. After a ...

Doris Culler, a beloved teacher and fierce advocate for education, passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2025 at the age of 92 at Aberdeen Village Assisted Living in Olathe, Kan. She was born in Crocker, ...

Arleen Louise Wilson, 89, of Iola, Kan., passed away at her home early Friday morning, Oct. 17, 2025, surrounded by her daughters and granddaughters. She was born in Walnut, Kan., the daughter of ...

The Fort Scott High School Lady Tiger varsity volleyball teams hosted Paola on Dig Pink and Senior Night Thursday in the FSHS gym. See more information in Saturday's print or online edition.

Fort Scott High School athletes took the field for the annual Powder Puff flag football games Oct. 8 at Frary Field. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story.

The Fort Scott High School doubles team of Abbie Gorman and Bryleigh Hymer was slated to begin competition Friday at the Class 4A State Tennis Tournament in Prairie Village. The duo is 23-2 on the ...

Arlene L. Wilson, of Iola, Kan., passed away early Friday morning, Oct. 17, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.