Nick Graham - TBCM Sandbox (Page 2)

The Monitor Is Going All In (And We're Hiring)

An apology, a thank you, how we're expanding, and how you can *get paid* to help us grow!

By Nick Graham

/ 28 Sep 2026

The Monitor Is Going All In (And We're Hiring)

'Those aren't low-income people': Local housing leaders tell USDA chief rural buyers are priced out

A Fort Scott realtor and an Independence housing official told the USDA's top rural development official Wednesday that working families in southeast Kansas can't afford new homes, and builders can't afford to make them.

By Nick Graham

/ 24 Sep 2026

'Those aren't low-income people': Local housing leaders tell USDA chief rural buyers are priced out

BREAKING: Freeman, KRI sign letter of intent on future of Fort Scott hospital

KRI is exploring taking over ownership and operation of Freeman Fort Scott Hospital under a nonbinding letter of intent signed with Freeman Health System.

By Nick Graham

/ 21 Sep 2026

BREAKING: Freeman, KRI sign letter of intent on future of Fort Scott hospital

Judge's voice catches as 22 take citizenship oath at Fort Scott ceremony

"‘And I tell you this story, not because it is unique, but because it is ordinary’"

By Nick Graham

/ 18 Sep 2026

Judge's voice catches as 22 take citizenship oath at Fort Scott ceremony

County commissioners exceed revenue neutral rate, delay budget vote

Proposed 2027 levy remains at 56.678 mills as commissioners shift mills among funds and delay adoption.

By Nick Graham

/ 16 Sep 2026

County commissioners exceed revenue neutral rate, delay budget vote

I Am Rehab moving after nearly eight years at former Mercy Hospital

Rent costs helped prompt I Am Rehab’s move from the former Mercy Hospital building to 1502 Scott Ave.

By Nick Graham

/ 15 Sep 2026

I Am Rehab moving after nearly eight years at former Mercy Hospital

Bourbon County approves $116,500 comprehensive plan, zoning contract

After tabling the project in July over funding concerns, commissioners unanimously approved the $116,500 Confluence agreement.

By Nick Graham

/ 15 Sep 2026

Bourbon County approves $116,500 comprehensive plan, zoning contract

Commissioners debate plan to raise dump fees, public works pay

Unchanged since 2016, in-county transfer station trash fees could rise under a proposal to fund raises and equipment.

By Nick Graham

/ 14 Sep 2026

Commissioners debate plan to raise dump fees, public works pay

How To S̶u̶c̶c̶e̶e̶d̶ Fail At Business Without Really Trying

"The greatest teacher, failure is." - Yoda

By Nick Graham

/ 12 Sep 2026

How To S̶u̶c̶c̶e̶e̶d̶ Fail At Business Without Really Trying

Webster looks back on 50 years of T-shirts, concert tours and customers who became friends

Shirt Shack turns 50 as Billy Webster looks back on concert tours, famous names and the customers who became friends.

By Nick Graham

/ 11 Sep 2026

Webster looks back on 50 years of T-shirts, concert tours and customers who became friends

Business owners warn historic district penalties could drive them out

Ordinance specifies penalties of up to a $1000 fine or six months in jail; proponents say the intent is to prevent demolition by neglect.

By Nick Graham

/ 10 Sep 2026

Business owners warn historic district penalties could drive them out

New $10 million Fort Scott chemical plant to make cleaning agents for beef industry

Diversey Solenis says its new Fort Scott plant will blend dry and liquid cleaning products for the beef industry, with 14 positions still being filled.

By Nick Graham

/ 9 Sep 2026

New $10 million Fort Scott chemical plant to make cleaning agents for beef industry