Stories from Friday, April 19, 2024

Michael Leroy Thurston, 70, passed away April 15, 2024. He was born March 27, 1954, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Mary Ann (Monroe) Thurston and Richard Wesley Thurston. Mike was raised in Fort Scott, Kan., and graduated from Fort Scott High in 1972. In 1976 he joined the United States Air Force, stationed in Okinawa, Japan. In 1980 he joined the National Guard, stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita, Kan. He retired from the Air Force after 30 years of service...

Drucilla Marie Schubert, age 85, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Thursday, April 18, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in U.S. National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. ...

Bourbon County officials are preparing for the county’s 2024 hard-surface road plan. County Commissioners and Public Works Director Eric Bailey on Monday discussed the plan, which includes $828,500 in asphalt projects; $343,469 in extra projects (chip and seal); and $1,620,910 in extras (asphalt) for a total of $2,792,880...

The Fort Scott Community College women’s flag football team is gearing up for a trip to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and National Junior College Athletics Association nationals May 7-10 in Atlanta, Ga. The team is currently conducting fundraisers to cover the cost of the trip as the college “is only able to provide the vehicle, drivers and fuel,” first-year Greyhound Head Coach Abbi Munson said...

During a special meeting Wednesday, the Uniontown City Council approved the hiring of a new city clerk. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story.

Bourbon County Commissioners took no action following a lengthy executive session which took place Friday morning at the Legacy Healthcare Foundation building at 401 Woodland Hills Blvd. During an emergency special meeting at 10 a.m., commissioners convened at the Bourbon County Courthouse where Commissioner Clifton Beth made a motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel; and for consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship. ...

The Fort Scott High School varsity baseball and softball teams took wins over Labette County Friday evening in Altamont. The Lady Tigers (9-2) grabbed a late lead to edge the Lady Grizzlies 8-6, while the Tiger boys (10-7) won 6-3. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story...