Nick Graham - The Bourbon County Monitor

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

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

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

Fort Scott commissioners voted Monday against seeking $1.575 million in federal funds to convert a former convent into transitional housing, but pledged to keep pursuing other solutions to homelessness.

By Nick Graham

/ 15 Jul 2026

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

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

Bourbon County commissioners delayed a decision on whether to exceed the revenue neutral rate until the July 20 meeting after debating holding the mill levy flat or raising additional revenue.

By Nick Graham

/ 14 Jul 2026

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

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

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

How We Deal With Bullies

"Here's a secret about bullies: they are some of the biggest cowards you will ever meet."

By Nick Graham

/ 2 Jul 2026

Al and Lu Niece Are All-In on Fort Scott

Al & Lu Niece discuss what brought them to Fort Scott, the hurdles they have faced, and what keeps brining them back.

By Nick Graham

/ 1 Jul 2026

Al and Lu Niece Are All-In on Fort Scott

County Ready To Move Forward With Zoning, Uncertain How To Fund It

Commission delays signing a reduced $116,500 comprehensive plan agreement until it identifies a funding source.

By Nick Graham

/ 29 Jun 2026

County Ready To Move Forward With Zoning, Uncertain How To Fund It

County Denies Retaliation In Former IT Chief's Federal Lawsuit

Bourbon County denies retaliation against former IT director in new federal court filing.

By Nick Graham

/ 28 Jun 2026

County Denies Retaliation In Former IT Chief's Federal Lawsuit

The Miraculous Design of DNA

"In the article “DNA of God,” Kerry Shook wrote this: “The discovery of DNA is just one of the scientific discoveries over the last 70 years that points clearly to the existence of a Creator."

By Nick Graham

/ 28 Jun 2026

Fort Scott Commission To Discuss Amending Fireworks Ordinance At July 7th Meeting

Two veterans on the Fort Scott City Commission landed on opposite sides of the city's fireworks ordinance last week, weighing the effects on combat veterans against sales tax revenue and holiday tradition.

By Nick Graham

/ 25 Jun 2026

Fort Scott Commission To Discuss Amending Fireworks Ordinance At July 7th Meeting

Bourbon County Commission Divided Over Plan To Reclaim Hospital

A look at the legal action being proposed over the former hospital — and the plan officials say would follow if it moves forward.

By Nick Graham

/ 24 Jun 2026

Bourbon County Commission Divided Over Plan To Reclaim Hospital