News Commission Chairman Declines to Sign Approved Checks, Leaving Contracted County Employees, Vendors Unpaid Commission moves to end week-long impasse that left contracted employees and vendors without pay. By Nick Graham / 15 May 2026
News Bourbon County Commission Overhauls Vacation and Sick Leave Policy Resolution restores service years, shifts county to a front-loaded vacation and sick leave policy. By Nick Graham / 14 May 2026
Government Recall Petition Against County Commission Chairman Certified Commission chairman becomes second elected official targeted by a recall effort in less than a month. By Nick Graham / 13 May 2026
Government Fort Scott City Commission OKs $3M Sewer Bond, Tables $126,000 Change Order Leaders move forward with Davis Lift Station financing while delaying construction cost hike over disputed groundwater issues. By Nick Graham / 11 May 2026
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
Business Freeman Health System Celebrates Formal Opening of Fort Scott Hospital Officials announce Medicare and Medicaid certification, discuss potential service expansion and the need for community support By Nick Graham / 8 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
Events & Culture FSCC Women’s Luncheon connects community, supports local businesses Fort Scott, KS - More than 130 people gathered at Fort Scott Community College for the annual Women’s Luncheon, bringing together local businesses, organizations and community members for a day By Fatimah Bader / 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
Events & Culture Fort Scott Flight of Honor Soars Mission Accomplished! By Millie Lipscomb / 28 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
