Government

• Government

Recall Petition Against Bourbon County Clerk Certified; Signature Collection Underway

Effort follows a vote of no confidence from local Republican Party over 2025 election ballot errors.

By Nick Graham

/ 9 May 2026

• News

Bourbon County Commissioners Narrowly Approve Law Firm Shortlist for Review of Contract

Board votes 3-2 on prioritized attorney list amid discussion of potential conflicts of interest

By Nick Graham

/ 6 May 2026

• Government

Milburn-Kee Jury Trial Scheduled For July 6

Jury trial in state’s case against County Commissioner scheduled for three days.

By Nick Graham

/ 30 Apr 2026

• 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