Stories from Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Monday’s meeting of the Bourbon County Commission began with one commissioner announcing his resignation. Prior to commissioners approving the consent agenda, which included minutes of the commission’s March 25 meeting, District 1 Commissioner Nelson Blythe said he wished to make an announcement, and he was listed on the public comment section...

A third attempt by a local group to get approval from the Fort Scott City Commission on an ice skating rink for the downtown area failed Tuesday night. Diane Striler and Cory Bryars, who spoke on behalf of the project, and commissioners continued discussion on the approximately $40,000 proposal, including potential costs and locations for the rink...

The image and perception of Fort Scott Community College both inside and outside the community were topics of discussion during a Community Conversation March 27 at the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center. FSCC President Dr. Jason Kegler said when defining the image, he wants to make sure “people have some connection.”...