Stories from Friday, July 25, 2008

The simple act of flicking a cigarette out the window may have caused a vehicle-totaling wreck Thursday evening, according to officials. At approximately 6:58 p.m., Bourbon County Sheriff's deputies arrived at 859 245th St. to the scene of a single vehicle accident...

By Rayma Silvers The Fort Scott Tribune The partnership between a local doctor and a non-profit organization make it possible for local residents to do their part to prevent pet overpopulation in the local area. According to Pawprints on the Heartland Vice-president Mary Kay Caldwell, because of extreme pet overpopulation, Pawprints -- a non-profit organization that provides spay and neuter surgery at a low and affordable price -- and Kritter Kare Klinic, Fort Scott, have teamed up to provide area residents quality services.. ...

Special to The Tribune WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Sam Brownback (R-Kan.), Ken Salazar (D-Colo.) and Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.) today held a press conference to introduce the Open Fuel Standard Act, legislation which seeks to reduce America's dependence on foreign oil...

By Jason E. Silvers The Fort Scott Tribune Dozens of area golfers are set to hit the links next month to raise money for the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce. Chamber officials are currently accepting registrations for the upcoming 14th Annual FSACC Golf Classic, which is scheduled to begin at 12:45 p.m. ...