News

• 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

• 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

• Business

Holmtown Pub targets reopening by Good Ol’ Days Celebration

Owners anticipate reopening by the end of May.

By Millie Lipscomb

/ 20 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