Stories from Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Raymond Lee Uttinger, 81, of Springfield, Mo., passed away peacefully at his home Aug. 6, 2025. Ray was born on Feb. 1,1944, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Claud and Mabel (Barnes) Uttinger. He married Peggy Secrest Davis April 22,1983, in Fort Scott, Kan...

Delphia Ann Chow, 92, of Fort Scott, passed away Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, in Leawood, Kan. She was born on March 23, 1933, in Mullens, W.V., the daughter of Willard Lee Basham and Sinda Florence (Shrewsbury) Basham. She married Stanley L.Y. Chow, M.D. on Feb. 21, 1953, in Mullens, W.V.; he preceded her in death on May 11, 1998...

Bourbon County Commissioners are discussing a request to continue an agreement with the city of Fort Scott concerning the sale and production of asphalt. Fort Scott City Manager Brad Matkin discussed the agreement with commissioners. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story...

A Uniontown man has been charged with first-degree premeditated murder for his alleged involvement in an incident Saturday in Stark. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story.