Stories from Tuesday, June 3, 2025

The Bourbon County Commission faces its second vacancy in recent months after former Commission Chairman Brandon Whisenhunt announced his resignation Monday evening. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story.

Fort Scott City Commissioners approved the purchase of equipment for the purpose of asphalting during a special meeting Monday evening. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story.

Peggy Anne Gannon, age 81, died May 29 at sunrise at Cherry Creek assisted living in Denver, Colo., following a lengthy illness. Peggy was born Feb. 22, 1944, in Alameda, Calif., to Aubra L. and Mynettia Davis Gannon. In 1947, the family moved to a farm northwest of Fort Scott...

Rees Lyle Shattuck, age 93, Prescott, Kan., passed away, Monday May 26, 2025. He was born on Aug. 31, 1931 in Boicourt, Kan., the son of Rees Wilbur and Lulu Elizabeth Black Shattuck. He served his country in the United States Army. He was united in marriage to Louise McIntyre on June 12, 1951. ...

The Fort Scott High School Lady Tiger softball team was determined to advance to the second day of the Class 4A State Softball Championship and came away with a third-place finish with a 1-0 win over the Clearwater Indians Friday at Salina-South High School...

The Fort Scott High School Tiger baseball team staved off a late-game push by the St. George/Rock Creek High School Mustangs late Friday night to capture the first state title in the history of the Tiger baseball program. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story...