Stories from Tuesday, September 19, 2023

William Robert “Robin” Reeves, Jr., age 86, resident of Stockton, Mo., died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Stockton. Robin was born in Albany, Mo., to William and Winifred Reeves. He graduated from North Kansas City High School, becoming a dedicated member of the class of 1955. ...

Mountain bikers from across the region took to the Gunn Park Trails over the weekend for the 10th anniversary of the Marmaton Massacre Festival. Event organizer Frank Halsey, with the Gunn Park Trails committee, told the Tribune the event drew more than 100 riders...

Fort Scott City Commissioners on Tuesday took care of some issues they had tabled from Sept. 5. That included consideration of a resolution regarding an alleged unsafe structure and a fourth consideration of a memorandum of understanding. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story...

What was intended to be a little thank you and housewarming party in a back yard a year ago has become a major fundraiser and venue for other events. Cory Bryars and members of the Care to Share/Sharing Bucket have organized the 2nd annual Fort Fest, which kicks off Friday, Sept. 29, and continues through Saturday, Sept. 30. Admission is free but all donations will go to Care to Share/Sharing Bucket...

A Bourbon County program aimed at addressing the poverty issue is preparing to launch this fall, officials said. During the Bourbon County Commission meeting Monday, commissioners were updated on the progress of the program, called Core Communities. Local business owner Bill Michaud, who has helped get the program off the ground, and Cherri Walrod, one of two staff members who have been hired for the program, spoke to the commission...