Stories from Friday, October 20, 2023

William “Will” Allen Wallis, age 66, Fort Scott, Kan., passed away at his home on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023 after a battle with ALS. Will was born on April 21, 1957 to Allen Thedell Wallis and Shirley June Simpson Wallis. William owned the Reddy Refreshment vending and catering, which was a family business early in life. ...

Arthur “Artie” Lee Snow, age 51, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Artie was born on April 15, 1972 in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Larry E. and Judith K. (Button) Snow. Artie was united in marriage to Carla Wade on Nov. 9, 1991 (Deer Camp). They moved to La Cygne, Kan., in 1992. Artie was a member of the union and worked as a valuable leader and superintendent before retiring from George J Shaw...

Jean Ann Reeves, age 80, a beloved resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, Mo. Jean was born in Zilwaukee, Mich., to parents Nelson and Georgia Bauer. In 1961, she graduated from Beaverton High School, embarking on a path that led her to Fort Scott, where she and her family settled in 1978. ...

Work on a planned water line extension at Fort Scott's Industrial Park is a step closer after city commissioners approved a bid. Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to accept the low bid of $562,284 from Norwak Construction of Goddard. The company has promised completion within 60 days...

The Fort Scott Fire Department has received some new equipment – invented by firefighters – that could potentially save lives. John Horn and Jody Dell’Antonia, co-owners of Typhoon Bay Car Wash in Fort Scott since 2000, partnered to donate 15 Vikctim Drag Straps, a new piece of firefighting equipment invented by firefighters from Kansas City, Mo., to the Fort Scott Fire Department...

Bourbon County Commissioners on Monday talked about safety on county roads, and are looking to have future discussion regarding speed limits on gravel roads. During the public works update, commissioners approved Commissioner Nelson Blythe’s motion to make the intersection at Kansas Road and 85th Street a four-way stop. Public Works Director Eric Bailey said Blythe mentioned the location during last week’s meeting, and there had been a request for additional stop signs...

The Fort Scott Tiger youth football team has enjoyed success in recent years, and finds itself back in the league championship game after winning the title the last two years. The Tigers, comprised of local fifth and sixth graders, are part of the Garnett Youth Football League Association. ...

In their final game of the regular season, the Fort Scott High School Tiger football team struggled to gain momentum in a 42-6 walloping by the Golden Tornado of Field Kindley Friday night in Coffeyville. The Tiger offense was sluggish as it ran into a potent Field Kindley defensive line, which ultimately led to 21 unanswered points by the Golden Tornado in the first half. ...