Nick Graham - The Bourbon County Monitor

County Commission Rejects Consultant's Request For Flexibility, Holds Levy Flat

Board also discusses whether the county's two-truck ambulance service can absorb any cuts.

By Nick Graham

/ 24 Jul 2026

County Commission Rejects Consultant's Request For Flexibility, Holds Levy Flat

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By Nick Graham

/ 23 Jul 2026

Fort Scott Commission Backs Plan for a $4 Million Rodeo Arena at Fairgrounds

Commissioners direct city manager to pursue funding for 2,000-seat fairgrounds facility.

By Nick Graham

/ 22 Jul 2026

Fort Scott Commission Backs Plan for a $4 Million Rodeo Arena at Fairgrounds

County Tables Zoning Plan, Citing Lack Of Funds

A month after asking consultants to "find the money," the commission tabled its comprehensive plan contract in a split vote.

By Nick Graham

/ 20 Jul 2026

County Tables Zoning Plan, Citing Lack Of Funds

Downtown Business Owners, City Official Team Up at Colorado ‘Destination Bootcamp’

Local entrepreneurs and Fort Scott’s Community Development Director teamed up at a national retreat to build a unified growth plan for downtown businesses.

By Nick Graham

/ 20 Jul 2026

Downtown Business Owners, City Official Team Up at Colorado ‘Destination Bootcamp’

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