Government - The Bourbon County Monitor (Page 2)

Judge Blocks Felony Charge Against Milburn-Kee; State Refiles Case To Add It

Prosecutors say they had hoped a plea deal would let the commissioner keep her seat; with no deal reached, they dismissed the case to bring the felony charge in a new complaint.

By Fatimah Bader

/ 28 Jun 2026

Judge Blocks Felony Charge Against Milburn-Kee; State Refiles Case To Add 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

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

Niece Proposes Moody Building Restoration If City Can Clear Tax Liens

Business owner and developer Al Niece has offered to stabilize the historic structure at his own expense if the city can secure a clear title.

By Nick Graham

/ 20 Jun 2026

Niece Proposes Moody Building Restoration If City Can Clear Tax Liens

Bourbon County Enacts 365-Day Development Moratorium, Selects Planning & Zoning Consulting Firm

Commissioners also clarify Hidden Valley road maintenance obligations and approve an election space request after a divided vote.

By Nick Graham

/ 16 Jun 2026

Bourbon County Enacts 365-Day Development Moratorium, Selects Planning & Zoning Consulting Firm

Family Releases Statement on Bourbon County Sheriff

The family of Bourbon County Sheriff Bill Martin has released a statement regarding the medical emergency he suffered Tuesday afternoon.

By Nick Graham

/ 10 Jun 2026

Family Releases Statement on Bourbon County Sheriff

Fort Scott Commission Approves Poverty Program Funding, Takes Action on Six “Unsafe And Dangerous” Properties

Commissioners vote 4-1 to utilize $30,000 from the city's special alcohol and drug fund for Core Community Bourbon County.

By Nick Graham

/ 9 Jun 2026

Fort Scott Commission Approves Poverty Program Funding, Takes Action on Six “Unsafe And Dangerous” Properties

Recall Committee Fights Dismissal From Bourbon County Clerk's Lawsuit

Petition organizers argue the county clerk moved to drop them from her lawsuit to avoid penalties and legal fees she could owe under the state's anti-SLAPP law.

By Nick Graham

/ 5 Jun 2026