Stories from Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Michael L. Hansen, 65, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Friday afternoon, Dec. 24, 2021, at Via Christi Pittsburg. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Nichole K. Hull, 30, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away early Tuesday morning, Dec. 28, 2021, at Via Christi Pittsburg. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Patricia Ann Cruse, 62, formerly of Fort Scott, passed away Saturday morning, Dec. 25, 2021, at her home in Afton, Okla. She was born Nov. 23, 1959, in Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Russell Vincent and Alta Maye (Hall) Schasteen. She married Ricky Cruse, and later they divorced...

Bourbon County Commissioners amended the 2021 budget during a special meeting Tuesday morning. Commissioners amended four funds in the county budget to allow for spending authority. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story...

The status of a man who is a person of interest in the deaths of a Fort Scott couple was unclear as of press time Tuesday. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story.

A date has been determined for a public announcement regarding a study being completed to determine the feasibility of bringing a hospital back to Bourbon County. County Commissioner Clifton Beth told the Tribune Tuesday officials will make a public announcement on the study on Monday, Jan. ...

A date has been determined for a public announcement regarding a study being completed to determine the feasibility of bringing a hospital back to Bourbon County. County Commissioner Clifton Beth told the Tribune Tuesday officials will make a public announcement on the study on Monday, Jan. ...