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WEBSenator questions need for county to exceed revenue neutral rate for budget (9/17/24); Fort Scott police investigating Wednesday altercation (9/13/24); KDWP drawing down water level at Bourbon State Fishing Lake (9/13/24); City commissioners, downtown building owners discuss status of building (9/13/24); Author, librarian tell their stories during Aging Forward program (9/10/24)
Obituaries - Fort Scott Tribune
WEBSep 10, 2024 · Patsy Lee Scott, age 85, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away peacefully at her daughter’s residence in Olathe, Kan., while surrounded by family on Aug. 24, 2024. Pat was born on Feb. 8, 1939 to Max and Naomi Fanning in Fort Scott, Kan. She married the love of her life, John Scott Sr., in Arcadia, Kan., on March 28, 1961.
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WEBSep 3, 2024 · The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees on Monday signed off on the college’s 2024-25 budget, which will exceed the revenue neutral rate of 27.726 mills. The board approved a final budget that includes a mill levy of 29.950 mills for all funds, as well as a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate.
Sports | Fort Scott Tribune
WEBSep 6, 2024 · Tigers roll against Paola, 42-27 (9/6/24) By Jason E. Silvers. Behind a strong running game, the Fort Scott High School Tiger football team cruised to a 42-27 win over the Paola Panthers in the season opener Friday night at Frary Field. The Tigers (1-0) were able to enact some revenge on the Panthers (0-1) from a 34-28 loss in the 2023 season ...
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WEBAug 30, 2024 · The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees on Monday signed off on the college’s 2024-25 budget, which will exceed the revenue neutral rate of 27.726 mills. The board approved a final budget that includes a mill levy of 29.950 mills for all funds, as well as a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate.
High School Sports: Tigers drub Indy 34-8, move to 3-0 (9/20/24)
WEB1 day ago · Tigers drub Indy 34-8, move to 3-0. Friday, September 20, 2024. By Jason E. Silvers. In a battle of run-dominated offenses, the Fort Scott Tigers blew open a close first-half game to crush the Independence Bulldogs in an SEK fight Friday night in Independence. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story.
Local News: POW/MIA Recognition Day (9/20/24) | Fort Scott …
WEB1 day ago · Friday, September 20, 2024. By Tammy Helm. One of two POW/MIA flags fly at the entrance to the Fort Scott National Cemetery Friday morning. Friday was National POW/MIA Recognition Day, which honors those who were prisoners of war or those who are still missing in action. The POW/MIA flag was first recognized on Aug. 10, 1990.
Wall Street closed as fate of building teeters
WEB1 day ago · A portion of Wall Street has been closed to traffic as city officials prepare for a public hearing Tuesday regarding the future of a building at 118 E. Wall St. On Tuesday, Fort Scott City Commissioners directed City Manager Brad Matkin to close Wall Street from Scott Avenue to Main Street due to concerns with the …
Local News: What drought? (4/30/24) | Fort Scott Tribune
WEBApr 30, 2024 · 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 ...
FSCC leaders discuss college’s financial challenges
WEBJan 30, 2024 · During a lengthy Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees meeting Monday afternoon, college officials reviewed and discussed the college's current financial situation, as well as its effects and changes that need to be made. FSCC President Jason Kegler recapped the following as some of the causes of the financial strain as the college faces a deficit by spring: "bank statements had not ...