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Mitchell given consecutive 50-year sentences (5/3/24)A Bourbon County man was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences in the Kansas Department of Corrections for his involvement in a 2021 double murder at the conclusion of a two-day sentencing hearing Thursday. A two-day sentencing hearing in the case of Dawson James Mitchell, who in November pleaded guilty to two counts of off-grid person felonies of murder in the first degree – premeditated, for the Dec. ...
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A life of service (5/3/24)Here is a story of a life well lived, one that has never wavered from faith, family and duty – traveling upon many exciting avenues that eventually led back to home. Kenneth W. Lyon, known to most as Ken, was born in Fort Scott in 1934 to J.R. and Alice Lyon and was the youngest of 4 siblings. ...
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County waits on water to recede to assess damage (4/30/24)Bourbon County officials plan to begin assessing damages from recent spring storms, which led to severe flooding, road closures and a disaster proclamation by the Bourbon County Commission on Monday. Friday evening, storm sirens sounded throughout the county as storms capable of producing tornadoes blew through the county. As of press time Friday, there were unconfirmed reports of power lines down and a tornado touchdown in the county...
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What drought? (4/30/24)City and county crews on Monday began the clean-up process after Bourbon County was hit with a deluge Saturday night and damaging storms since Thursday, officials said Monday. Rain from storms that blew in Saturday night flooded roads, rivers and lakes throughout the county. Fort Scott City Manager Brad Matkin said Monday he received reports the city received between 12 and 14 inches of rain in a 24-hour period...
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FSCC seeing changes in personnel, including director of business operations (4/26/24)Fort Scott Community College officials are working to fill job vacancies, and made some changes to one administrative position. During a Community Conversation Wednesday, FSCC President Dr. Jason Kegler said the college has recently dealt with several staff resignations, but officials are working to fill those positions...
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Heavy rains fill streams, lakes, but damage roads (4/26/24)Bourbon County officials on Friday were assessing damages from thunderstorms that brought varying degrees of rainfall and flooding to the county Thursday. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story.
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Initial report is no damage from Friday’s tornadic storm (4/26/24)Bourbon County may have escaped damages as storm sirens blared throughout Bourbon County early Friday evening. About 6:30 p.m. Friday, Bourbon County Emergency Manager Brian Allen told the Tribune storms capable of producing tornadoes rolled through portions of the county, but he had not received reports of any damages...
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Motion to approve ice skating rink fails to pass again (5/3/24)A proposal to bring a synthetic ice skating rink to downtown Fort Scott still could not gain enough votes to pass the Fort Scott City Commission on April 16. In a fourth appearance before the commission, Diane Striler and Cory Bryars, representing a local group that is trying to bring the amenity to town, brought to commissioners a memorandum of understanding that outlines the city’s involvement, as well as the involvement of the group making the proposal...
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Lady Tigers win championship in Fort Scott tournament (4/30/24)The Fort Scott High School Lady Tiger softball team captured first place in a varsity tournament Monday at Ty Cullor Field on the campus of Fort Scott Community College. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story.
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Tigers sweep 'Nado, win ninth straight (4/30/24)The Fort Scott High School Tigers extended their winning streak to nine games and improved to 15-7 overall by sweeping the Field Kindley Golden Tornado in a twin bill Tuesday evening at Dave Regan Stadium. The Tigers shut out Field Kindley in both games, 18-0 in game one and 10-0 in the nightcap...
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