Stories from Thursday, March 19, 2020

As you know, the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has developed quickly and we want to assure you that Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries and The Salvation Army is committed to taking preventative measures to protect the safety of its employees, volunteers, and all the people we are privileged to serve every day. The well-being of all is our top priority...

On Saturday, March 14, 2020, Esther Anne Sewell passed from this earth at age 97. She was known as Annie to her friends, Grannie Annie to her grandchildren and, of course, Mom to her children. Annie is survived by three children: Larry Sewell and wife Patricia of St. ...

The city of Fort Scott has postponed the scheduled budget work session that was to take place at 6 p.m. Monday, as well as the regularly scheduled Fort Scott City Commission meeting that was to take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, a city news release said Thursday...

Fort Scott Community College officials provided an update Thursday on the college’s plan moving forward amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A statement from FSCC President Alysia Johnston said all FSCC courses will be online for the remainder of the semester. ...

Governor Laura Kelly signed three bipartisan bills into law Thursday in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I want to thank the Legislature for working together to fast track this critical legislation,” Kelly said. “As COVID-19 continues to spread, our response is constantly evolving. We must have a plan for Kansans who are facing so much uncertainty. The bills will help our state navigate these difficult circumstances. We will get through this together.”...

TOPEKA – The Kansas Supreme Court Wednesday issued Administrative Order 2020-PR-016directing all district and appellate courts to cease all but emergency operations until further order. The only exception is jury trials that are currently under way. They may proceed to conclusion, but no other criminal or civil jury trials will be scheduled until further order...

Due to the threat of COVID-19, several agencies are closing their doors to the public and several events have been cancelled or postponed. As the week progresses, many other events and agencies may close to the public as well. This is a compilation of press releases the Tribune has received as of 5 p.m. Thursday...

The following is a list of what area churches are doing in response to the gathering recommendations issued by the CDC and State of Kansas. To include your church's information, email thelm@fstribune.com or call 223-2110. Faith Baptist Faith Church has transitioned to online services. These can be viewed at www.faithchurchks.org. The church will live stream at 9:30 a.m. Sundays and rebroadcast at 11 a.m. The services are available on demand online through the week as well...