Fort Scott commissioners agree to study $1 million SEK Solar proposal, hold off on committing

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Fort Scott commissioners agree to study $1 million SEK Solar proposal, hold off on committing

A Chanute solar company says Fort Scott could save about $60,000 a year by installing solar at five city buildings. Commissioners agreed to study the proposal further.

By Curtis Major

/ 27 Aug 2026

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2027 budget talks center on flat mill levy, rebuilding reserves

By Nick Graham

/ 26 Aug 2026

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District court’s temporary move to Second Street made official

By Nick Graham

/ 25 Aug 2026

KDWP awards Fort Scott up to $40,000 grant for Gunn Park dock, pond upgrades

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KDWP awards Fort Scott up to $40,000 grant for Gunn Park dock, pond upgrades

By Curtis Major

/ 24 Aug 2026

Pre-meeting talks raise KOMA questions after Tran's removal

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Pre-meeting talks raise KOMA questions after Tran's removal

By Nick Graham

/ 21 Aug 2026

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'You've Got a Serious, Serious Problem': Asbestos Expert Sounds Alarm on Courthouse

By Nick Graham

/ 14 Aug 2026

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County Employees And Elected Officials Describe A Workplace Of Fear And Low Morale

By Nick Graham

/ 3 Aug 2026

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Fired on Day 90: County Dismissed Maintenance Worker Hours After He Sought Asbestos Testing

By Nick Graham

/ 31 Jul 2026

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Bourbon County Commission Divided Over Plan To Reclaim Hospital

By Nick Graham

/ 24 Jun 2026

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For The Love Of Birds - Patty LaRoche

Hubby Dave returned from pickle ball today, excited about birds. After he shared with the players that we had installed a Purple Martin house in our back yard, the conversation

By Patty LaRoche

/ 23 Aug 2026

How I Nearly Bankrupted My Family At Age 39 - Part 3

This column is part three in a series. Part 1 can be found here, and Part 2 can be found here. I got everything I could have wanted from going

By Nick Graham

/ 22 Aug 2026

How I Nearly Bankrupted My Family At Age 39 - Part 3

Sheriff presents $23.4 million radio system proposal to county

A consultant recommended a five-site public safety radio system with a preliminary price tag of about $23.4 million.

By Nick Graham

/ 19 Aug 2026

Sheriff presents $23.4 million radio system proposal to county

Walker files resignation with governor, clearing way for GOP replacement

Republicans have until Labor Day to pick a replacement. Also final: no recount in the five-vote District 1 primary.

By Nick Graham

/ 18 Aug 2026

Walker files resignation with governor, clearing way for GOP replacement

Bourbon County Commission removes Tran as chairman after Beerbower resigns as vice chair

Commissioners voted 3-2 to remove Samuel Tran as chairman minutes after David Beerbower resigned as vice chairman and asked Tran to step aside.

By Nick Graham

/ 18 Aug 2026

Bourbon County Commission removes Tran as chairman after Beerbower resigns as vice chair

Hueston wins District 1 primary by five votes after canvass

Mike Hueston defeated Lyle “Pete” Owenby by five votes in the District 1 Republican primary following Monday’s official canvass. Owenby has until 5 p.m. Tuesday to request a recount.

By Nick Graham

/ 17 Aug 2026

Hueston wins District 1 primary by five votes after canvass

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