Governor Laura Kelly has signed a proclamation approving updated drought declarations for Kansas counties. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story.

Bourbon County Commissioners have assigned human resources duties, at least temporarily, to the county clerk's office. During a special meeting Monday afternoon, commissioners passed by a 2-1 vote a ...

Bourbon County Commissioners Monday agreed to extend the timeframe for a zoning advisory board to present its recommendations to the commission. Commissioner David Beerbower said the board was set to ...

Susan Beth Mashek, age 61, a resident of Nevada, Mo., passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Nevad Regional Medical Center. Following cremation, a celebration of life service will be held at a ...

Laura Edith Krebs, age 85, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away early Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Pittsburg Care and Rehab Facility in Pittsburg, Kan.. Pastor Jim Brackett will conduct funeral ...

Wilmetta Burton, age 92, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at her home in Fort Scott. Services for Wilmetta Burton will be announced by the Cheney Witt ...

Brenda Sue Brown, age 66, of Prescott, Kan., passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 9, 2025. There was cremation. Pastor Matthew Hunt will conduct memorial services at 10 a.m. Friday, May ...