Stories from Tuesday, May 7, 2013

LAMAR, Mo. -- Authorities are investigating a Sunday morning plane crash that resulted in the death of a Fort Scott man. The crash reportedly took place shortly after 9 a.m. when the pilot took off from the Lamar Municipal Airport for what other pilots said was a training flight, according to media reports of the crash...

Leta Herbold, right, is bundled up for the opening day of the Fort Scott Farmers' Market. Some customers braved the cold, damp morning to do a little shopping for fresh baked goods. Market hours are from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays and 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday on Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort Scott National Historic Site...

When people think of Fort Scott history, they typically think about the Fort or the Civil War. There is another historical fact that is alive and well today. On Sunday, the state's -- and possibly the world's -- only all-women's Kiwanis club celebrated its 25th anniversary at the First Presbyterian Church with a reception for current, past and charter members, as well as their guests and members of the community...

Audrey and Stephen Doherty, Fort Scott, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, London Gracie Doherty at 7:25 a.m. on May 3, 2013 at Mercy Hospital Fort Scott. London weighed 6 pounds and 7 1/2 ounces. She was welcomed by sibling, Mahayla...

Sheila and Eric Sisco, Fort Scott, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Sophiah Rhianne Sisco at 10:04 a.m. on May 4, 2013 at Mercy Hospital Fort Scott. Sophiah weighed 7 pounds and 12 ounces. She was welcomed by siblings Ayla LaMaster, Koby Salsman and Malakai Hare...

Shadae and Moses Burton, Fort Scott, are pleased to announce the birth of their son Moses Lee Burton, Jr. at 8:08 a.m. on May 4, 2013 at Mercy Hospital Fort Scott. Moses weighed 7 pounds and 11 ounces. He was welcomed by siblings Savaghn and Americal O'Conner and Alexis Kendicu...

Fort Scott makes it to Wichita for the first time since 2009