Stories from Friday, July 18, 2025

Dr. Charles “Stewart” Reeves, age 88, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Balfour Central Park in Denver, Colo. Stewart was born in Louisburg, Kan., to Charles Hunter Reeves and Alta Mae (Ring) Reeves. After graduating from Louisburg High School, Stewart joined the United States Navy and attended The University of Kansas (KU) for both his undergraduate and medical degrees...

Bourbon County Commissioners plan to spend the next several weeks trying to whittle down the county’s mill levy rate. Following a discussion and information from the budget advisory committee during Monday’s meeting, commissioners unanimously approved a motion by Chairman David Beerbower to exceed the revenue neutral rate. As presented, the mill rate would be extended from the current 59.9 to 62.5 mills...

Fort Scott City Commissioners plan to get public input on a proposal for an 18-hole miniature golf course which organizers of the project hope to locate in the downtown historic district. During Tuesday’s commission meeting, Justin Miles and Josh Jones, who are partners in the project, discussed a proposal to lease city property located on North National Avenue, a parking lot located across the street from Sharky’s Pub & Grub and behind Papa Don’s restaurant...