News
The general election for national and state offices will be held on Tues., Nov. 3.
With the abundance of rainfall Scott County and much of the immediate surrounding area has received so far this year, it may be difficult to remember that hasn’t always been the case.
As Dave Spalsbury oversees the drainage process at Lake Scott, there is one priority that arises above everything else - elimination of the gizzard shad.
The Scott City Council has approved changes to its subdivision regulations which are now subject to approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Enrollment is continuing a downward trend in USD 466 (Scott County), with a loss of about 53 students from a year ago.
Sports
Scoring just about every way imaginable, the Scott Community High School junior varsity closed out its season with a 66-6 win over Colby on the home field.
There was little doubt that Michael Hermosillo and Carson Gabel would be able to punch their ticket to another Class 3A state cross-country championship.
The Scott Community High School volleyball team knew that if they wanted to extend their season they had to win their first two rounds in Class 3A regional round-robin action.
Hannah Winter continued her strong season for the Scott Community High School cross-country team, earning a runner-up finish in the league meet last Thursday in Cimarron.
Columns & Opinions
When digging into one’s past, most of us have things that we hope will remain hidden.
By Rod Haxton, Editor
We will pay a price for Masterson’s tax cut charade
Tax cuts for the wealthy. More AI data centers. Public education funding cuts.
Kansas voters thought they only had to fear illegal immigrants, transgender kids, history teachers, communists, measles and the woke.
Now you can add witches to the list.
By Rod Haxton, Editor
another view
Rising costs are everywhere, from gasoline to food to health care, Kansas families, employers and communities all feel the strain of affordability.
By Chad Austin
Lifestyle
When your doctor prescribes a new medication, it’s easy to just nod and head to the pharmacy.
By Jill Kruse, Do
MANHATTAN - The growing popularity of a plan that encourages people to eat more healthy foods and less added sugars is not really about getting rid of specific foods in the diet completely, says a
Doug Griswold volunteers to refurbish power chairs at the Wichita Medical Loan Closet. The organization provides a wide range of donated items for little or no cost to the public.
By Roger Nomer Kansas News Service
Ten-year-old Duke Ommert died after an electric scooter crash in Leawood last year when a car struck him as he crossed the street mid-block.
By Grace Hills Kansas News Service
Hundreds of pesticides are legal, but that doesn’t mean that their impacts on health are fully understood. Cleaning produce before eating it reduces your exposure.
By Celia Llopis-jepsen Harvest Public Media
Obituaries
Joyce Hinman
Joyce Joan (Meier) Hinman, 86, formerly of Scott City, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Randolph Hospice Home in Asheboro N.C.
Joel Reyna
Joel Rene Reyna, 66, died on October 3, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, Mo.
Virgil Ratzlaff
Virgil Dale Ratzlaff, 84, died on October 4, 2026, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, Wichita.
Ronald Koehn
Ronald L. Koehn, 78, died September 17, 2026, at Greeley County Health Services in Tribune.
The Scott County Record
PO Box 377
Scott City, KS 67871
Phone: 620-872-2090
Fax: 620-872-0009