Stories from Thursday, November 11, 2010

The Internal Revenue Service is contacting thousands of Kansas tax return preparers to remind them they have to renew their Preparer Tax Identification Number, or PTIN, before preparing tax returns next year. A new IRS oversight program to help regulate the tax preparation industry requires the PTIN be used on all federal returns prepared by paid tax return preparers starting Jan. 1, 2011, according to a news release from the IRS...

Editor's Note: This is one of two articles profiling Steve Harry and Jerry Witt who have been playing Taps for a variety of military services and funerals for many years. Penned by Union Gen. Daniel Butterfield in July 1862, the melody of Taps is recognized throughout the country. Two local men have been playing that very melody for military funerals, Veterans Day ceremonies and other military honor services in Fort Scott for many years...

Despite chilly, rainy weather forcing two ceremonies indoors Thursday, Fort Scott did its part this Veterans Day to honor the men and women who serve in the armed forces. A Thursday morning program that normally takes place at the Fort Scott National Cemetery was moved to Memorial Hall due to inclement weather. Keynote speaker was Kansas Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Tate A. West, of La Cygne. West's parents are buried in the cemetery...