Opinion

The Final Word On The Hospital (For Now) A.K.A. A Tale Of Two Strokes

I thought I was done writing about our hospital for at least a few more weeks, but two medical emergencies affecting two different people in less than a week have put it back on my mind, and I haven’t been able to settle it since.

By Nick Graham

/ 16 Jul 2026

Government

Commissioners Vote 4-1 Against Transitional Housing Grant Application, Vow To Keep Seeking Solutions

By Nick Graham

/ 15 Jul 2026

Government

Commissioners Weigh Flat Mill Levy Against Revenue Neutral Rate, Delay Vote To July 20

By Nick Graham

/ 14 Jul 2026

Government

Fort Scott Commission Approves Enclosed Dock for Lake Patrol Boat

By Curtis Major

/ 14 Jul 2026

Business

Family’s Vision Brings Two Unique Boutiques, New Life To Downtown Fort Scott

By Fatimah Bader

/ 13 Jul 2026

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Bourbon County Commission Divided Over Plan To Reclaim Hospital

By Nick Graham

/ 24 Jun 2026

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Open Records Trace Hospital Memo Leak to Former County Commissioner

By Nick Graham

/ 22 Jun 2026

Features

Bourbon County Weighs Legal Options Regarding Fort Scott Hospital

By Nick Graham

/ 18 Jun 2026

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Decluttering

By Patty LaRoche

/ 12 Jul 2026

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The Gathered Table: The Perfect Summer Bowl

By Rachel French

/ 10 Jul 2026

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The Curator's Eye: The Art of Attending an Art Opening

By Kate Freeman

/ 9 Jul 2026

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The Miraculous Design of DNA

By Nick Graham

/ 28 Jun 2026

Latest

Commissioners to vote Monday night on $1.6 million grant for homeless transitional housing project

Fort Scott could seek nearly $1.6 million in federal funding to convert the former convent at 810 S. Burke St. into transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness.

By Nick Graham

/ 13 Jul 2026

Commissioners to vote Monday night on $1.6 million grant for homeless transitional housing project

Decluttering

"Packing to move afforded Dave and me the perfect opportunity to clear out the clutter. If I were to grade us on achieving that goal, we would deserve a D."

By Patty LaRoche

/ 12 Jul 2026

The Gathered Table: The Perfect Summer Bowl

"Recipes are wonderful, but formulas teach us how to cook. They give us confidence to open the refrigerator, see what’s fresh, and build dinner from what we already have."

By Rachel French

/ 10 Jul 2026

Fort Scott Commission Moves Toward Formal Claim Against KDOT Over Highway Dispute

Commissioners reject new KDOT paperwork on Highway 54 and 69 maintenance, arguing the city's 1999 contract already settles the question; mayor plans notice-of-claim motion.

By Curtis Major

/ 9 Jul 2026

Fort Scott Commission Moves Toward Formal Claim Against KDOT Over Highway Dispute

The Curator's Eye: The Art of Attending an Art Opening

For many people, attending an art opening can feel a little intimidating. What do I wear? Am I supposed to know something about art? Will everyone else be an expert?

By Kate Freeman

/ 9 Jul 2026

Commissioners Debate Hospital Review in Public for First Time

Milburn-Kee asks to end county's legal inquiry into KRI donation agreement; Motley says county "vulnerable to losing the hospital"

By Nick Graham

/ 7 Jul 2026

Commissioners Debate Hospital Review in Public for First Time

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