Stories from Wednesday, April 17, 2024

After a continued discussion on solar panel farms, Bourbon County Commissioners on Monday approved a moratorium on any future solar developments in the county. A motion made by Commission Chairman Jim Harris states the moratorium would be “effective immediately regarding solar panel farms.” He said commissioners plan to review both sides of the debate on solar panel farms, with the goal of finding a compromise...

The Fort Scott Community College Greyhounds won three of four games in a recent series against Labette Community College. The Hounds won two games on Thursday and split a doubleheader with Labette on Saturday. The Greyhounds improved their overall record to 35-8 and 15-5 in KJCCC play. FSCC has won the series against the Cardinals in back-to-back years...

Note: The Tigers finished in first place at the Frontenac Invitational Thursday at Four Oaks Golf Course in Pittsburg. Fort Scott’s individual medalists were Reece Roberts in first, Caleb Hall in second and Sutton Horn in third. The Fort Scott High School Tiger varsity golf team finished in fourth place at the Fort Scott Varsity Golf Invitational Monday at Woodland Hills Golf Course...

The Fort Scott High School Lady Tiger varsity softball team and Tiger baseball team swept the Independence Bulldogs in twin bills Tuesday in Independence. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story.