Bourbon County Commissioners are discussing a request to continue an agreement with the city of Fort Scott concerning the sale and production of asphalt. Fort Scott City Manager Brad Matkin discussed ...

A Uniontown man has been charged with first-degree premeditated murder for his alleged involvement in an incident Saturday in Stark. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story.

Raymond Lee Uttinger, 81, of Springfield, Mo., passed away peacefully at his home Aug. 6, 2025. Ray was born on Feb. 1,1944, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Claud and Mabel (Barnes) Uttinger. He married Peggy ...