Global Environmental Issues

Fort Scott man sentenced for 2004 murder (05/03/08)
By Michael Glover Herald-Tribune Starr Marshall wore an oval-shaped picture of Karl "Rex" Schenker on her jacket. So did Kay Werling and Chad Schenker. And so did about a dozen relatives of Rex Schenker, the victim of a 2004 murder. Kohlby Freeze pleaded guilty to the murder last year...

That time of year again (05/03/08)
By Rayma Silvers Herald-Tribune Itchy, watery eyes; sinus drainage and frequent sneezing, can leave some people feeling miserable during the springtime. According to WebMD, www.webmd.com, more than 50 million people in the United States suffer the effects of allergies. For some of these people, the allergies cause them to become teary-eyed only during a certain season...

'Getting to know' SRS may help those in need (05/02/08)
Area residents who find themselves in need may be able to access help through a local organization. At 1 p.m. on April 22, employees from the Social and Rehabilitation Services Southeast Kansas Region addressed about 35 area residents, who gathered at the Fort Scott Housing Authority to discover what services the local SRS can offer those in need...

Class 4A Regional Tennis Tournament (05/01/08)
Class 4A Regional Tennis Tournament Hosted by Fort Scott High School Thursday, 10 a.m., FSHS and city pool courts Teams in the field: Fort Scott, Chanute, Iola, Ottawa and Parsons. Schedule: First-round play is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. ...

Officials recommend revoking probation (05/01/08)
Sixth Judicial District Community Services program officials have recommended that an 18 year-old Bourbon County man serve 28 days in jail and have his probation revoked for violating terms and conditions of his probation, according to court records...

Program to help youngsters become safer (05/01/08)
An upcoming educational program will soon give local youngsters the chance to become safer, healthier and more productive citizens. The 13th Annual Kids Day America/International, a health, safety and environmental awareness day designed to benefit children and their families, will take place in thousands of cities worldwide at the same time on the same day. ...