Stories from Friday, September 19, 2025

Nearly 100 people from 44 countries earned their U.S. citizenship on an unseasonably warm Wednesday morning on Constitution/Citizenship Day at the Fort Scott National Historic Site. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story.

Bourbon County Commissioners on Tuesday discussed budget appropriations and proposed cuts as they continue to work toward a final budget. During a special meeting Tuesday, commissioners discussed bringing funding back up for the intellectual disabilities fund and fair board fund. They also discussed the funds for mental health, the health board, elderly appropriations, conservation and juvenile detention...

The Fort Scott City Commission on Tuesday debated proposed changes to an ordinance that would require food trucks to obtain a license. Commissioners agreed to have the city manager and city attorney draft an addendum to the city's solicitors, canvassers and peddler's ordinance to address food trucks, then discuss the issue again in October...

Fort Scott Community College is proud to announce the hiring of Naron Rollins as the new Head Track and Field Coach. Rollins is an emerging leader in collegiate track and field, known for his unique blend of firsthand competitive experience, mentorship under some of the sport’s most respected coaches, and a passion for empowering student-athletes to excel both on and off the track...

Fort Scott High School’s varsity girls tennis team recently completed a busy week with tournaments Tuesday in Independence and Thursday in Chanute. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story.

The Fort Scott High School and Fort Scott Middle School cross country teams competed in the Wellsville Invite Thursday in Wellsville. See Saturday's print or online edition for results.

The Fort Scott High School Tiger football team’s smashmouth style led to Head Coach Johnathan Stark’s first win at the helm, 15-8 over the Independence Bulldogs Friday night at Frary Field. The Tigers (1-2) rotated a series of backs in a crushing ground game that was also loaded with penalties on both sides...