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Mulling over what to do with outdated medical equipment
(Local News ~ 02/07/25)
Bourbon County officials are looking into an agreement with Freeman Health System for disposal of medical equipment currently housed at the former hospital building at 401 Woodland Hills Blvd. On Monday, Bourbon County Commissioner Leroy Kruger, the commission’s contact with Freeman, said he had been approached by a representative of the company regarding equipment the company does not need for its plans to operate an emergency department and 10-bed inpatient acute care hospital later this year...
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Idea of business license rears its head again
(Local News ~ 02/07/25)
During a Jan. 28 work session, Fort Scott City Commissioners voiced their thoughts in support of or in opposition of proposed licenses and fees for businesses. Commissioners Matthew Wells and Dyllon Olson have expressed support for the proposal, while Commissioners Tracy Dancer and Tim VanHoecke have requested more information on economic growth for cities that have business licenses in place. ...
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City, county discuss changing tax rebate program
(Local News ~ 02/07/25)
cussed working together on possible revisions to the Neighborhood Revitalization Program during a combined work session Thursday evening at the Empress Event Center. Present for the session were Bourbon County Commissioners David Beerbower, Brandon Whisenhunt and Leroy Kruger; Fort Scott Commissioners Dyllon Olson, Matthew Wells, Tim VanHoecke, Tracy Dancer and Kathryn Salsbury; Fort Scott Housing/Community Development Director Lisa Dillon; Bourbon County Appraiser Matt Quick; Bourbon County Public Works Director Eric Bailey; Fort Scott City Manager Brad Matkin, and Janet Harper, officer manager for Quick’s office.. ...
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FSCC hosts Allen Community College on High School Band Night
(College Sports ~ 02/07/25)
The Fort Scott Community College Lady Greyhounds fell 59-21 to the Allen County Community College Red Devils Wednesday night at Arnold Arena. Despite nipping Allen County in the second half, the Greyhound men fell 92-81 to the Red Devils in the nightcap Wednesday... -
Lady Tigers win 49-20, Tiger boys fall 50-46 in twinbill with Parsons
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/25)
The Fort Scott High School Tiger boys (2-13) fell 50-46 in a game that came down to the wire, while the Lady Tigers (12- 3) poured on the offense in a 49-29 win over Parsons Friday night. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story.
