Stories from Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Fort Scott Fire Chief Paul Ballou provided Fort Scott City Commissioners on Tuesday with more information about the fire department’s need for two new fire trucks. Director of Finance Rhonda Dunn also provided details on the process for financing the purchase of a new pumper truck and an aerial ladder truck for the department. Estimated total cost to purchase the two trucks is $1,751,748...

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., stopped in Fort Scott Tuesday to discuss issues on the minds of local residents, which included concerns about healthcare in rural areas, veterans’ programs, federal government policies and the recent government shutdown...