Stories from Friday, January 31, 2025

Keagan Grubbs, age 8, Mound City, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, as a result of an accident.  Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at the Schneider Funeral Home, Mound City Chapel. Memorial contributions will be used to defray funeral expenses. Gifts can be sent to Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, KS 66075. Online condolences can be made at www.schneiderfunerals.com.  ...

Bowonn Edward Owen, age 9, Mound City, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, as the result of an accident. A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at the Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial contributions will be used to defray funeral expenses. Gifts can be sent to Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, KS 66075. Online condolences can be made at www.schneiderfunerals.com...

Bourbon County Commissioners have approved setting legal descriptions for five commission districts after a redistricting plan was implemented in late 2024. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story.

Fire officials are investigating the cause of a structure fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon at a residence on Locust Road west of Fort Scott. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story.

Fort Scott City Commissioners are again looking at the idea of proposed business licenses and fees. Commissioners discussed the matter during a work session Tuesday. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story.

The Fort Scott High School Lady Tigers cruised to a 38-23 victory while the Tiger boys were bit by the Bulldogs of Independence, 68-42, in SEK action Friday night in the FSHS gym. See Saturday's print or online edition for full report.