Government County Commission Votes to Restore Missing Employee Leave Balances 3-1 Commission schedules work session following split vote and debate over personnel policy. By Nick Graham / 29 Apr 2026
Government Fort Scott Restores Water After Major Main Break; Seeks Better Alert System Crews praised for tireless repair of 10-inch water line as city eyes mass-notification technology for future emergencies. By Nick Graham / 24 Apr 2026
Government County Commission Halts Elm Creek Quarry Plans as Payroll Debate Continues Commission holds off on plans for rock quarry at Elm Creek Lake, continues debate on payroll policies. By Nick Graham / 23 Apr 2026
Government Milburn-Kee Pleads Not Guilty; Video Details Polling Site Incident District 5 County Commissioner pleads not guilty to misdemeanor counts of interference and disorderly election conduct, requests jury trial. By Nick Graham / 23 Apr 2026
Government Fort Scott, Bourbon County Commissioners Target Housing Shortage as New Businesses Move In A local housing shortage took center stage during the joint meeting between the Bourbon County Commission and Fort Scott City Commission on Thursday night. By Nick Graham / 18 Apr 2026
Government Valu and Timken Buildings Sold, 350 New Jobs Projected Over Next Three Years Fort Scott City Manager Brad Matkin details manufacturing deals and progress on the historic Moody Building. By Nick Graham / 15 Apr 2026
Government Bourbon County Commission Narrowly Approves $10,000 for Undisclosed Legal Action Board splits 3-2 on allocating funds after executive session with state officials and Freeman Health System attorney. By Nick Graham / 14 Apr 2026
Government Dozens of Employees Pack Bourbon County Commission Meeting Over Payroll Grievances Affected staff members attend commission meeting seeking the restoration of earned seniority and leave benefits. By Nick Graham / 14 Apr 2026
Government Fort Scott challenges KDOT plan to shift Highway 69 and 54 maintenance back to the city The City of Fort Scott is opposing a KDOT plan that would shift the cost of maintaining Highways 69 and 54 within city limits back to local taxpayers. By Nick Graham / 13 Apr 2026
Government Fort Scott City Commission Tables Contractor Licensing Due To Industry Pushback Officials to seek middle ground on insurance requirements while delaying final vote until July. By Nick Graham / 13 Apr 2026
