Although no decisions have been made, local leaders are discussing the possibility of a trash collection day for county residents. During a combined work session Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Empress Event ...

Bourbon County Commissioners are looking into the possibility of an onsite auction of old medical equipment not needed by Freeman Health Systems, which plans to bring healthcare services to the county ...

Jean Russell, age 74, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at her home. Leota Jean Russell was born Sept. 9, 1950, in Fort Scott, the daughter of Charles Gruver and ...

The Fort Scott High School Tiger boys (2-13) fell 50-46 in a game that came down to the wire, while the Lady Tigers (12- 3) poured on the offense in a 49-29 win over Parsons Friday night. See Saturday ...

The Fort Scott Community College Lady Greyhounds fell 59-21 to the Allen County Community College Red Devils Wednesday night at Arnold Arena. Despite nipping Allen County in the second half, the ...

Neighborhood Revitalization Program during a combined work session Thursday evening at the Empress Event Center. Present for the session were Bourbon County Commissioners David Beerbower, Brandon ...

During a Jan. 28 work session, Fort Scott City Commissioners voiced their thoughts in support of or in opposition of proposed licenses and fees for businesses. Commissioners Matthew Wells and Dyllon ...

Bourbon County officials are looking into an agreement with Freeman Health System for disposal of medical equipment currently housed at the former hospital building at 401 Woodland Hills Blvd. On ...