Stories from Tuesday, April 18, 2023

The Fort Scott High School Lady Tiger softball team was nipped 9-7 in the first game of a varsity doubleheader with Independence Tuesday evening at Don Hewett Field, then clawed back to take a 10-5 win over the Lady Bulldogs in game two. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story...

At the risk of the cost of construction of a farmers market pavilion increasing, Fort Scott City Commissioners voted Tuesday to accept a bid and order materials for the project. Jason Dickman of Earles Engineering said if the bid is approved, Sprouls Construction, which submitted the only bid for the project, would order the materials now, then proceed with construction when the city is ready...

The Fort Scott National Historic Site held its annual encampment Saturday and Sunday.

The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees will be tasked with finding new leadership as FSCC President Alysia Johnston has announced her retirement. During Monday’s meeting of the FSCC Board of Trustees, Johnston and board members commented on Johnston’s decision following 45 minutes in executive session that occurred late in the meeting...