Larkin passed away Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 in Peoria, Ariz., at the age of 77. Don was born to Alma Clark Larkin and William "Bill" Francis Larkin, Jr., in the family home in rural Fulton, Kan., on Feb.

Bourbon County Commissioners plan to review concerns brought forth by a citizen concerning a resolution to form a planning commission. On Tuesday, Commission Chairman David Beerbower told the Tribune ...

Clara E. "Babe" Campbell, 99, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away peacefully 2:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Clara "Babe" was born on July 19, 1926 in Fort ...

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our loved one, Lory Ann Woods. Lory passed from this world on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, in Joplin, Mo. Lory was born, Feb. 27, 1956, in ...

Linda Mae Eshelbrenner, 74 of Frontenac, Kan., passed away peacefully Aug. 16, 2025 at Advent Health, Shawnee Mission, Kan. She was surrounded by her family. Linda was born Oct. 18, 1950, in Kansas ...

In a vote that was not unanimous, the Fort Scott City Commission approved the language for a sales tax question that will appear on the November ballot. City Manager Brad Matkin said there were five ...

City officials averted potential disaster concerning a downtown building Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday, Fort Scott City Manager Brad Matkin issued a public notice stating a gas ...

The Fort Scott City Commission is expected to vote Tuesday on one of several proposals for a sales tax ballot question to be presented to voters in November. During a town hall meeting Thursday ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Neosho County Sheriff's Office are investigating a murder that occurred in Stark. The Neosho County Sheriff's Office requested KBI assistance on ...