Stories from Friday, August 30, 2024

Fort Scott Fire Chief Dave Bruner spoke to city commissioners on Aug. 20 about the first Memorial Stair Climb and 5K/Walk Challenge to take place Saturday, Sept. 7 at Fort Scott High School Frary Field. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story...

During a special meeting Friday morning, Bourbon County Commissioners took action following two separate executive sessions involving potential litigation. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story.

Fort Scott City Commissioners on Aug. 20 denied a local resident’s request for a change in zoning that would have allowed construction of a mechanic’s shop. During a public hearing, commissioners discussed the request from Garrett Knight for a zoning change from residential to commercial at 223 N. Franklin St. The request was not recommended by the Fort Scott Planning Commission during that board’s July 24 meeting...

The Bourbon County Republican Central Committee chose a new county attorney during a meeting Thursday evening at the Fort Scott Livestock Market. Members of the committee unanimously picked James Crux, former Assistant Bourbon County Attorney who has served as Bourbon County attorney since Aug. 1, to fill the position after the recent resignation of former county attorney Tiana McElroy...