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Six years after Scott and Finney counties formed the West Plains Extension District, the partnership will come to an end on Dec. 31.
Out of sight, out of mind might be the best way to describe the new cell phone policy now in effect at Scott Community High School.
A private development project that would have provided lots for up to 25 homes along the southwest edge of Scott City has been dealt a major setback after the city council narrowly rejected a reque
The annual Lake Scott Rod Run will celebrate its 47th year when antiques and classics from throughout the Midwest converge in Scott City from August 15-16.
Sports
The numbers are down for the SCHS girl’s cross-country team, but the depth should be enough for them to contend for yet another trip to the Class 3A state meet.
Strong senior leadership this summer is expected to pay off big for the Scott Community High School boys when they open their cross-country season on Sept. 3 at Great Bend.
Summer came to an official end on Monday when about 50 Scott Community High School football players reported for the first day of fall practices.
In her second trip to the AAU track nationals, Maddie Goode emerged as a gold medalist in the pole vault.
When talking about his success in the javelin during the past season as a member of the Fort Hays State University track team, Jackson Rumford says the most important element was patience.
Columns & Opinions
Whenever I hear it said on TV that the Dallas Cowboys are “America’s Team,” it always makes me wonder, according to whom?
By Rod Haxton, Editor Rod Haxton Can Be Reached At Editor@screcord.com
Elon Musk will be spending $100 million to $120 million in at least eight states to help elect Republicans in November, according to The New York Times.
By Another View Robert Reich
There are some in the MAGA world who feel that whenever anything bad happens, our first instinct is to blame Donald Trump which, of course, is a gross exaggeration.
By Rod Haxton, Editor
Obituaries
Roger Allen Cooley, 81, died August 1, 2026, at the Scott County Hospital, Scott City.
He was born on April 11, 1945, in Larned, the son of Glenn and Dorothy (Grate) Cooley.
Yvonne Luene Anderson, 81, York, Nebr., died July 31, 2026.
Yvonne was born on February 28, 1945, in Dodge City, to Wilford and Jennie Billings.
Jane McBroom
AlWilda Jane (Gorman) McBroom, 96, died on July 22, 2026, at Locust Grove Village in La-Crosse.
Kendra Heimlich
Kendra Ann (Hardy) Heimlich, 82, Iola, died July 27, 2026, at her residence.
Shorty (Ray) Lara, 76, died at his home July 9, 2026, in Scott City.
He was born on August 21, 1949, in Lubbock, Tex., the son of John and Lily (Sanchez) Lara.
The Scott County Record
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