Stories from Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Fort Scottians need not worry about a by-pass around the city any time soon. According to City Administrator Dave Martin, the Kansas Department of Transportation will not consider such a project for at least another 20 years. Martin discussed the issue during Tuesday's city commission meeting...

According to the U.S. Forestry Service website, trees are changing colors across the nation, making this the peak fall color season. Mild temperatures have made fall viewing ideal in Bourbon County.

Candidates for the Kansas House of Representatives 4th District seat fielded questions on topics ranging from raising taxes to support of drug testing for pregnant mothers during a candidate forum Monday evening at Fort Scott High School. Present to discuss the issues were Democratic candidate Lucas Cosens, a local chiropractor and Fort Scott City Commissioner who is challenging Republican incumbent Marty Read, a local auctioneer and business owner who currently represents the Fourth District in the Kansas House of Representatives.. ...

The newest members of the FSCC Athletics' Hall of Fame were inducted on Saturday, Oct. 11. The 1972 National Runner-up FSCC Football team earned its way into the Hall of Fame as the only entrant in the Class of 2014. "It was a great morning with a fantastic buffet breakfast; where the 'Hounds enjoyed visiting with coaches, teammates, family, and friends prior to the induction ceremony," noted a press release from the school...

Uniontown's Kyley Brown tied for 47th overall with a score of 120 at the state golf tournament at Emporia Municipal Golf Course. Teammate Kaylyn Crystal finished in a tie at 63 with a 128. Laryn Thompson was tied at 79 with a 142. The top two teams in the State were both from the same regional as the Eagles...