Stories from Friday, August 5, 2022

Stephen “Stevie” “Duff” Joseph Doherty, 62, passed in his sleep surrounded by his family members at The University of Kansas Hospital after a lengthy illness on Aug. 3, 2022. Stevie was born Sept. 13, 1959, son of Bernard Doherty and Delores (Walker) Doherty in Fort Scott, Kan...

Dale Edwin Baird, 69, Bronaugh, Mo., passed away on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022 at his home in Bronaugh following a lengthy illness. Dale was born Oct. 29, 1952 in Parsons, Kan., to Martin E. and Letta M. (Devore) Baird. He married Lois Johnston on April 16, 1971 in Arcadia, Kan., and she survives of the home. ...

Fort Scott City Commissioners have set a date for public hearings to consider the 2023 budget and the revenue neutral tax rate and tabled action on a proposed ordinance outlining the method of appointing commissioners. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story...

As people continue trying to manage a heat wave that has gripped much of the nation this summer, they may not stop to realize the impact to crops and livestock. Southwind Extension District Livestock Production Agent Hunter Nickell and Crop Production Agent Chad Guthrie recently provided some tips and guidelines for managing the drought...

The Bourbon County Republican Central Committee on Thursday appointed Nelson Blythe, candidate for Bourbon County Commission District 1, to fill the seat which has been vacant since June after the resignation of incumbent Lynne Oharah. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story...

Emergency personnel did their part to mitigate the effects of a fire that erupted Wednesday evening after lighting from a thunderstorm struck a transformer at Evergy, Inc.’s substation in Fort Scott. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story...