The Bourbon County Monitor (Page 4)

County Tables Zoning Plan, Citing Lack Of Funds

A month after asking consultants to "find the money," the commission tabled its comprehensive plan contract in a split vote.

By Nick Graham

/ 20 Jul 2026

County Tables Zoning Plan, Citing Lack Of Funds

Downtown Business Owners, City Official Team Up at Colorado ‘Destination Bootcamp’

Local entrepreneurs and Fort Scott’s Community Development Director teamed up at a national retreat to build a unified growth plan for downtown businesses.

By Nick Graham

/ 20 Jul 2026

Downtown Business Owners, City Official Team Up at Colorado ‘Destination Bootcamp’

County Commission To Review Forensic Audit Proposals

Bourbon County commissioners plan to review forensic audit proposals July 20, more than two months after the bids were due to arrive.

By Millie Lipscomb

/ 17 Jul 2026

County Commission To Review Forensic Audit Proposals

The Final Word On The Hospital (For Now) A.K.A. A Tale Of Two Strokes

I thought I was done writing about our hospital for at least a few more weeks, but two medical emergencies affecting two different people in less than a week have put it back on my mind, and I haven’t been able to settle it since.

By Nick Graham

/ 16 Jul 2026

The Final Word On The Hospital (For Now) A.K.A. A Tale Of Two Strokes

Commissioners Vote 4-1 Against Transitional Housing Grant Application, Vow To Keep Seeking Solutions

Fort Scott commissioners voted Monday against seeking $1.575 million in federal funds to convert a former convent into transitional housing, but pledged to keep pursuing other solutions to homelessness.

By Nick Graham

/ 15 Jul 2026

Commissioners Vote 4-1 Against Transitional Housing Grant Application, Vow To Keep Seeking Solutions

Commissioners Weigh Flat Mill Levy Against Revenue Neutral Rate, Delay Vote To July 20

Bourbon County commissioners delayed a decision on whether to exceed the revenue neutral rate until the July 20 meeting after debating holding the mill levy flat or raising additional revenue.

By Nick Graham

/ 14 Jul 2026

Commissioners Weigh Flat Mill Levy Against Revenue Neutral Rate, Delay Vote To July 20

Fort Scott Commission Approves Enclosed Dock for Lake Patrol Boat

Commissioners voted 4-1 to award a $75,730 contract to a local contractor, with the lone dissenting vote citing the lack of a second bid.

By Curtis Major

/ 14 Jul 2026

Fort Scott Commission Approves Enclosed Dock for Lake Patrol Boat

Commissioners to vote Monday night on $1.6 million grant for homeless transitional housing project

Fort Scott could seek nearly $1.6 million in federal funding to convert the former convent at 810 S. Burke St. into transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness.

By Nick Graham

/ 13 Jul 2026

Commissioners to vote Monday night on $1.6 million grant for homeless transitional housing project

Family’s Vision Brings Two Unique Boutiques, New Life To Downtown Fort Scott

The Townley family now runs two boutiques on opposite sides of North Main Street, part of a bid to make downtown Fort Scott a shopping destination.

By Fatimah Bader

/ 13 Jul 2026

Family’s Vision Brings Two Unique Boutiques, New Life To Downtown Fort Scott

Decluttering

"Packing to move afforded Dave and me the perfect opportunity to clear out the clutter. If I were to grade us on achieving that goal, we would deserve a D."

By Patty LaRoche

/ 12 Jul 2026

Fort Scott Commission Votes to Award Holmtown Pub $15,000

In a 4-1 vote, commissioners approved drawing from the Land Bank fund after owners presented receipts, confirmed ongoing insurance negotiations and pledged to repay any city funds recovered from their insurer.

By Curtis Major

/ 10 Jul 2026

Fort Scott Commission Votes to Award Holmtown Pub $15,000

The Gathered Table: The Perfect Summer Bowl

"Recipes are wonderful, but formulas teach us how to cook. They give us confidence to open the refrigerator, see what’s fresh, and build dinner from what we already have."

By Rachel French

/ 10 Jul 2026

The Gathered Table: The Perfect Summer Bowl