Stories from Friday, July 24, 2015

The Fort Scott City Commission learned Tuesday a new Internet provider in Fort Scott is looking to expand its service area. Slayden Davis, the city's director of information technology, informed commissioners during their regular meeting that he and other city officials have been working with New Wave Communications, a new Internet provider that came into the city early this year...

Uniontown City Council members have taken a step towards preparing for and protecting against a tornado in their town. On July 20 the council received notice of being awarded a 2015 Kansas Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the Kansas Department of Commerce...

Wednesday activities at the Bourbon County Fair included a draft horse pull and a lesson on the proper way to serve and drink tea by Mrs. Simpkins, portrayed by The Tribune's cooking columnist Martha Scott.