Stories from Friday, March 25, 2022

On March 15, Fort Scott City Commissioners heard a report from an inspection of Memorial Hall. Occu-Tech of Kansas City, Mo., inspected the building for asbestos, lead and mold. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story.

Bourbon County Commissioners conducted a special meeting Friday afternoon to address news and alleged rumors surrounding the health care company that is working on a feasibility study geared toward bringing a hospital back to the county. Commissioner Clifton Beth, who has been the commission’s lead on health care issues, referenced a March 24 news release that states Noble Health Corporation – the company conducting the health care study for Bourbon County – is ceasing all of its hospital operations in Mexico, Mo., and Fulton, Mo., as of 5 p.m. ...

Bourbon County Commissioners got a look at the county’s end-of-year financials during the county’s regular meeting Tuesday evening at Uniontown City Hall. The evening meeting took place as commissioners look to branch out in the county this year and conduct more meetings in other towns. The goals are to get more public input on the county’s business and allow people who cannot attend daytime meetings a chance to attend...

Despite some late momentum, the Fort Scott Lady Tiger softball team could not contain the Girard Lady Trojans in Fort Scott’s season opener Friday evening, falling 14-3 in five innings due to the 10-run rule. The Lady Trojans (2-0) took a 12-0 lead after three innings when the Lady Tiger bats came alive and a three-run shot by shortstop Lanie Krokroskia trimmed the deficit to 12-3. ...

The Fort Scott High School girls’ swim team dove into the 2022 season with a Tuesday meet against Turner-Kansas City. The squad participates in a cooperative agreement with Frontenac, Northeast Arma, Pittsburg and Humboldt. See Saturday's print or online edition for complete story...