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FSCC Administrative Transition Has Challenges
The recent administration shifts at Fort Scott Community College have not been easy. FSCC President Dr. Jason Kegler was put on paid administrative leave on May 20 and Sara Sutton was promoted to interim president. No reason was given by the college trustees for putting Kegler on leave. To view...
Carl Junction Police Department switching to digital tickets
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — The Carl Junction Police Department is going digital. According to Police Chief Mark McCall, as of Tuesday, officers will only be issuing digital tickets for all traffic stops and violations. The department first started digital ticketing more than a year ago in hopes of making stops more efficient and getting officers […]
Press Release From FS City Manager
ATTENTION: Concerned Citizens of Bourbon County and Fort Scott. By state rules we had to post the following information, but many are reading it wrong (it is very hard to read). Michael Rogers is NOT constructing a feedlot on his property 2555 Locust Rd. Fort Scott, Kansas 66701. He is constructing erosion barriers on his property.
International 2024 ARTEFFECT Competition Awards: Over $26,000 Awarded to Visual Art Projects
FORT SCOTT, KS — The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes (LMC) has named 20 winners in the 9th annual ARTEFFECT competition. The international competition invited students in grades 6-12 to explore and champion the stories of LMC Unsung Heroes—individuals who took heroic actions that made a positive and profound impact on the course of history.
FSCC Trustees Will Hold a Special Meeting on June 10
The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees will hold a special board meeting on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. It will be held in the Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Ag Building. Personnel actions (additions, separations, transitions) will be approved, and then board will adjourn to executive session for the purposes...
Miners Hall Museum selected for preservation program
FRANKLIN, Kan. — The Miners Hall Museum is one of only 71 institutions across the nation chosen for a unique opportunity. The attraction has been chosen for the Collections Assessment for Preservation – or CAP program. It’s designed to help museums improve the techniques they use to preserve their collections.
New ‘top cop’ in southeast Kansas
COLUMBUS, Kan. — The City of Columbus, Kansas has a new police chief. It’s Kyle Clark, who had been a lieutenant and was serving as interim chief — following the death of Jason Daniels last month after a battle with colon cancer. Clark has been with the...
Mental Health is the purpose of 5 bands coming together this Saturday
Saturday afternoon and evening will be bouncing up and down to some music in Columbus Kansas. Five Christian bands are coming together to help raise awareness for mental health. Cody Bohall, one of the event organizers, joined us in the studio this morning to share what you can expect to hear when you attend as well as why the purpose of the event is to bring the community together.
Kyle Rutledge named USTFCCCA Coach of the Year
PITTSBURG, Kan. - Pitt State Track & Field Head Coach, Kyle Rutledge, is named the USTFCCCA Coach of the Year. Rutledge wins the award after leading the Men's Outdoor Track & Field team to their 3rd straight National Championship.
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