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Family Releases Statement on Bourbon County Sheriff

The family of Bourbon County Sheriff Bill Martin has released a statement regarding the medical emergency he suffered Tuesday afternoon.

By Nick Graham

/ 10 Jun 2026

Family Releases Statement on Bourbon County Sheriff

Fort Scott Commission Approves Poverty Program Funding, Takes Action on Six “Unsafe And Dangerous” Properties

Commissioners vote 4-1 to utilize $30,000 from the city's special alcohol and drug fund for Core Community Bourbon County.

By Nick Graham

/ 9 Jun 2026

Fort Scott Commission Approves Poverty Program Funding, Takes Action on Six “Unsafe And Dangerous” Properties

Recall Committee Fights Dismissal From Bourbon County Clerk's Lawsuit

Petition organizers argue the county clerk moved to drop them from her lawsuit to avoid penalties and legal fees she could owe under the state's anti-SLAPP law.

By Nick Graham

/ 5 Jun 2026

Recall Committee Fights Dismissal From Bourbon County Clerk's Lawsuit

Bourbon County Veterans Depart on First-Ever Honor Flight

Community, family, and friends gather to send off 24 local heroes to Washington, D.C.

By Nick Graham

/ 4 Jun 2026

Bourbon County Veterans Depart on First-Ever Honor Flight

County Commission Holds Abbreviated Meeting; August Primary Election Field Set

With multiple commissioners absent, Monday's meeting lasted just six minutes — and the August primary candidate field is now set.

By Nick Graham

/ 2 Jun 2026

County Commission Holds Abbreviated Meeting; August Primary Election Field Set

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