News - The Bourbon County Monitor (Page 3)

Secretary of State's Office Sets Guidelines On Recall Of County Commission Chairman

Petitioners have until July 16 to gather 821 signatures from the newly redrawn District 1

By Nick Graham

/ 1 Jun 2026

Secretary of State's Office Sets Guidelines On Recall Of County Commission Chairman

Bourbon County Clerk Drops Effort to Block Circulation of Recall Petition, Refocuses Lawsuit on County Attorney

Walker withdraws request to halt petition circulation after recall committee member files free-speech challenge.

By Nick Graham

/ 29 May 2026

Bourbon County Clerk Drops Effort to Block Circulation of Recall Petition, Refocuses Lawsuit on County Attorney

Bourbon County Clerk Refiles to Block Recall Petition After Court Rejects Initial Request

Clerk cites office disruption and reputational harm after the court rejected her initial request to block the petition without a hearing.

By Nick Graham

/ 27 May 2026

Bourbon County Clerk Refiles to Block Recall Petition After Court Rejects Initial Request

Federal Tax Lien Stalls Moody Building Redevelopment Plans

Federal tax lien puts redevelopment of historic building in jeopardy.

By Nick Graham

/ 25 May 2026

Federal Tax Lien Stalls Moody Building Redevelopment Plans

Bourbon County Clerk Files Lawsuit to Block Recall Petition

Clerk argues amended petition was never formally reviewed by the county attorney, rendering it legally invalid.

By Nick Graham

/ 24 May 2026

Bourbon County Clerk Files Lawsuit to Block Recall Petition

Budget Email Sparks Debate Between Bourbon County Commissioners

Spending constraints sent to department heads prompt policy debate and accusations of 'playing politician.'

By Nick Graham

/ 19 May 2026

Budget Email Sparks Debate Between Bourbon County Commissioners

Redemption House opens doors to recovery, hope in Fort Scott

FORT SCOTT, Kan. — What started as one woman’s recovery journey has turned into a mission to help others fighting addiction in Fort Scott. Path of EASE Association CEO Jennifer

By Fatimah Bader

/ 18 May 2026

Redemption House opens doors to recovery, hope in Fort Scott

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

Commission Chairman Declines to Sign Approved Checks, Leaving Contracted County Employees, Vendors Unpaid

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

Bourbon County Commission Overhauls Vacation and Sick Leave Policy

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

Recall Petition Against County Commission Chairman Certified

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

Fort Scott City Commission OKs $3M Sewer Bond, Tables $126,000 Change Order

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

Recall Petition Against Bourbon County Clerk Certified; Signature Collection Underway