Stories from Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Arleen Louise Wilson, 89, of Iola, Kan., passed away at her home early Friday morning, Oct. 17, 2025, surrounded by her daughters and granddaughters. She was born in Walnut, Kan., the daughter of Wayne and Pearl Blanche Wright Geiger. She graduated from high school in Hepler, Kan...

Fort Scott High School seniors Abbie Gorman and Bryleigh Hymer finished in ninth place at the Class 4A State Tennis Tournament last weekend in Prairie Village. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story.

The Fort Scott High School girls varsity cross country team captured a league championship and the Tiger varsity boys finished in fourth place at the SEK League meet Oct. 16 at Veterans Stadium in Coffeyville. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full results...

Bourbon County Commissioners on Monday continued discussion on a bitcoin mining operation, with one resident calling for further action from the commission. The commission initially removed the topic of bitcoin mining from the meeting agenda and replaced it with another topic, but discussed concerns with citizens during the public comment section of the meeting...

Fort Scott City Commissioners on Tuesday approved a contribution of $40,000 to support Fort Scott Community College with a grant program that will see the construction of new housing. After a discussion, Mayor Tim VanHoecke amended his original motion to support FSCC in the Fostering Residential Advancement through Mentoring and Education (FRAME) grant, which is geared toward construction trades and addressing housing needs. The motion later passed 4-1 with Commissioner Dyllon Olson voting no...

Doris Cullor, a beloved teacher and fierce advocate for education, passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2025 at the age of 92 at Aberdeen Village Assisted Living in Olathe, Kan. She was born in Crocker, Mo., on April 3, 1933 to Warner Otis McDowell and Augusta Jane (Van Loon) McDowell. Doris dedicated her life to nurturing the minds of young students, and encouraging them to embrace the joy of reading...