Stories from Friday, October 31, 2025

Donald Eugene Tully, affectionately known as Don to his friends and family, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, in Fort Scott, Kan. Born on Aug. 22, 1951, Don’s life was marked by his kindheartedness, friendly demeanor, and generous spirit. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him...

Mona Emery McDowell, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at her residence at The Bungalows, Nevada, Mo. Mona was born on July 13, 1930, in Deerfield, Mo., the daughter of K.L. and Nettie Carpenter Emery. She spent her entire life within the Deerfield community, graduating from Nevada High School in 1948...

The Fort Scott High School Tigers struggled in a season-ending 45-0 loss to the Tonganoxie Chieftains on Halloween night Friday in Tonganoxie. The matchup in the first round of the Class 4A football playoffs saw the No. 5 seeded Chieftains (5-4) advance to the regional round Nov. 7, while the No. 12 seed Tigers (3-6) will look to rebound in 2026 under the leadership of Head Coach Johnathan Stark, who completes his first year at the helm...

Members of the public urged Bourbon County Commissioners to take action Monday as the commission considers a noise resolution in the county. Commissioners are reviewing a proposed resolution drafted by citizen Michael Hoyt, which is aimed at “regulating unreasonable, excessive and disturbing noise within the county, and providing penalties for violations,” according to the document...

County leaders continue to discuss ongoing concerns with conversion to a new payroll system. On Monday, Bourbon County Commissioners heard from Tim Emerson Jr., managing member for Emerson and Co., the company contracted by the county to help with payroll, as well as Cassie Johnson representing Pay Entry, the new system being used for the county’s payroll...