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From Fall Festival to FortFest: Care to Share's blues weekend returns to Riverfront Park

What began as a backyard housewarming party in 2022 is back at Riverfront Park this weekend. FortFest brings free blues, a car show, a bike show and a kids fair, all benefiting Care to Share.

By Curtis Major

/ 25 Sep 2026

From Fall Festival to FortFest: Care to Share's blues weekend returns to Riverfront Park

'Those aren't low-income people': Local housing leaders tell USDA chief rural buyers are priced out

A Fort Scott realtor and an Independence housing official told the USDA's top rural development official Wednesday that working families in southeast Kansas can't afford new homes, and builders can't afford to make them.

By Nick Graham

/ 24 Sep 2026

'Those aren't low-income people': Local housing leaders tell USDA chief rural buyers are priced out

Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Culp Obituary

Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Culp, passed away due to health complications on September 18, 2026, at the age of 72.

By Staff Report

/ 23 Sep 2026

Eileen Marie McDaniel Obituary

Eileen Marie McDaniel, age 84, resident of Fort Scott, KS passed away Monday September 21, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, KS.

By Staff Report

/ 23 Sep 2026

Bourbon County Commission Delays Budget Vote Amid Disagreement Over Road and Bridge Funding, Wages

Bourbon County has days left to adopt its 2027 budget, with commissioners yet to reach agreement on wages or Road and Bridge funding.

By Curtis Major

/ 23 Sep 2026

Bourbon County Commission Delays Budget Vote Amid Disagreement Over Road and Bridge Funding, Wages

Bourbon County Commission Authorizes Asbestos Testing Contract, Sets Sept. 29 Inspection

Bourbon County commissioners voted 3-1 Monday to restrict attendance at upcoming courthouse asbestos testing to staff and contractors.

By Curtis Major

/ 22 Sep 2026

Bourbon County Commission Authorizes Asbestos Testing Contract, Sets Sept. 29 Inspection

Bourbon County Commission, Sept. 21, 2026

MEETING RECAP RECAP OF MEETING BOURBON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Meeting, September 21, 2026 Present: Commissioners Milburn-Kee, Allen, Tran and Beerbower; County Clerk Clarkson. Commissioner Motley was absent.

By Staff Report

/ 21 Sep 2026

Bourbon County Commission, Sept. 21, 2026

BREAKING: Freeman, KRI sign letter of intent on future of Fort Scott hospital

KRI is exploring taking over ownership and operation of Freeman Fort Scott Hospital under a nonbinding letter of intent signed with Freeman Health System.

By Nick Graham

/ 21 Sep 2026

BREAKING: Freeman, KRI sign letter of intent on future of Fort Scott hospital

City splits $15,000 among three growing Fort Scott businesses

Fort Scott awarded $15,000 in small business grants this quarter, splitting the money evenly between three of seven local applicants.

By Curtis Major

/ 21 Sep 2026

City splits $15,000 among three growing Fort Scott businesses

A Literal Time of Worship

I fired my husband. This happened after a long-time friend recommended that Dave and I worship God for five minutes every morning.

By Nick Graham

/ 20 Sep 2026

Fort Scott commissioners split on levy vote, but 2027 budget passes unanimously

Fort Scott commissioners split 3-2 on exceeding the revenue neutral rate Tuesday, then turned around and passed the 2027 budget unanimously minutes later. The proposed levy: 41.886 mills, just 0.414 mill above revenue neutral.

By Curtis Major

/ 18 Sep 2026

Fort Scott commissioners split on levy vote, but 2027 budget passes unanimously

Judge's voice catches as 22 take citizenship oath at Fort Scott ceremony

"‘And I tell you this story, not because it is unique, but because it is ordinary’"

By Nick Graham

/ 18 Sep 2026

Judge's voice catches as 22 take citizenship oath at Fort Scott ceremony