Stories from Friday, March 21, 2025

Morris “Joe” Bradshaw, 94, passed away March 7, 2025, at his home in Mound City, Kan. He was born July 4, 1930, in Gatesville, Texas, the son of Joe Berry Bradshaw and Eva (Blackwell) Bradshaw. He married Sandra Jones Sept. 10, 2002, in Fresno, Calif., and she survives of the home...

When the Nevada City Council meets again, it will have a change in the meeting format. On Tuesday, March 18, council members adopted an ordinance that allows them to begin using a consent agenda as part of the regular meetings. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...

On March 18, 2025, the Lord called Sam to saddle up and help gather His Heavenly herd. Melvin "Sam" Rife was born Jan. 7, 1934, in Shaw, Kan., to Preston "PK" and Julia (Rush) Rife. Sam led an eventful life enjoying many activities, like playing football, rodeoing, singing at amateur shows with his sister, water skiing, playing ice hockey on the Osage River, hunting with his buddies, and serving as a 4-H leader and role model for many. ...

Bourbon County Commissioner on Monday discussed policies for transfers, promotions and pay raises within some county departments. Commissioner David Beerbower said he made motions for two separate executive sessions during the commission’s March 10 meeting; one dealing with policies regarding transfers, promotions and rate increases, and the other involving pay for employees who work during a disaster declaration. ...

Fort Scott City Commissioner Matthew Wells on Tuesday presented three letters concerning various local and national issues, one of which involves an appeal to Congressional representatives regarding recent cuts to the National Park Service, which includes the Fort Scott National Historic Site...