Stories from Friday, December 19, 2025

Fort Scott City Manager Brad Matkin on Thursday shared the city’s accomplishments this year as well as its goals and areas of focus entering 2026. Matkin, who is entering his fourth year as city manager, discussed accomplishments and future plans during the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Coffee Thursday morning at City Hall...

A duplex in the Ironquill complex was damaged late Friday morning when fire broke out in the rear of the building. As of Friday afternoon, the cause of the blaze was still under investigation, according to Fort Scott Fire Chief Dave Bruner. The fire department was called to the duplex at about 11:18 a.m. and found a small room and contents fire. No residents were home at the time...