Popular Stories

Fort Scott City Manager Jeremy Frazier submitted his resignation Monday, six months after taking the job. Following two executive sessions to discuss non-elected personnel to protect their privacy, the city commission voted 4-1 to accept Frazier’s resignation...

Bourbon County Commissioners made some adjustments in the county attorney’s office on Tuesday, one of which includes a boost in the new county attorney’s salary. Tiana McElroy, a former assistant Bourbon County Attorney who was chosen by the Bourbon County Republican Central Committee on July 1 to be the new county attorney, appeared before commissioners with two requests...

As of Tuesday, Bourbon County active COVID-19 cases have risen to 84, according to the Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Department.

Moments after receiving the notice to proceed from the city of Fort Scott, workers from American Wrecking Services of Kansas City, Mo., on Tuesday began the preliminary work to demolish the Eagle Block building at 10 N. National Ave. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story...

Bourbon County Commissioners appointed a new county appraiser on Tuesday. Following a 15-minute executive session to discuss non-elected personnel to protect their privacy rights, commissioners adopted a resolution to appoint Matt Quick, formerly the county’s deputy appraiser, as county appraiser for six months. Quick will replace Clint Anderson, whose contract was not renewed in June, officials said...

On Tuesday, Fort Scott city commissioners heard a report on the demolition of the Eagle Block building and agreed to obtain quotes for preserving and sealing he adjoining building walls. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story...

A Florida woman was killed and another man was reportedly seriously injured in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon on Kansas Highway 7. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the accident took place about 2 p.m. Tuesday on K-7 about two miles south of U.S. Highway 69...

During a special meeting Friday morning, Fort Scott Land Bank Trustees agreed to vacate some businesses and block off a portion of North National Avenue until the integrity of the Eagle Block Building can be determined. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story...

USD 234 officials plan to keep the district mill levy flat for 2021-22, but will need to hold a hearing to exceed the revenue neutral rate as outlined by new state legislation concerning property tax revenue. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story...

It has taken the effort of several groups to preserve a 158-year-old structure that served a key role at Fort Scott during the Civil War. A ceremony was held Saturday, July 3, to recognize those efforts and officially turn the Lunette Blair over to the Fort Scott National Historic Site...