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Fort Scott developer shares plans for historic Moody Building as city clears ownership hurdles

Plans are taking shape for Fort Scott’s historic Moody Building. Have an old photo of it, inside or out? The project team wants to see it. Here’s what they shared last Tuesday and how you can help.

By Curtis Major

/ 12 Oct 2026

Fort Scott developer shares plans for historic Moody Building as city clears ownership hurdles

Kansas Main Street official: Code enforcement, leadership key to downtown success

Speaking at a packed downtown gathering, Kansas Main Street's Drew Simpson emphasized the importance of code enforcement and stable leadership to Fort Scott's downtown revitalization.

By Nick Graham

/ 9 Oct 2026

Kansas Main Street official: Code enforcement, leadership key to downtown success

County's HR consultant request closes; commissioner questions whether requirements will be enforced

Bourbon County's request for HR consultant proposals closed Wednesday with three submissions. Commissioners discussed how closely the review will follow the requirements, and the proposals are expected on the Oct. 19 agenda.

By Curtis Major

/ 8 Oct 2026

County's HR consultant request closes; commissioner questions whether requirements will be enforced

Kansas City health ministry eyes red-tagged downtown building for Fort Scott clinic

A Kansas City health ministry wants to bring a clinic, and possibly a birthing center, to a red-tagged building on Wall Street. City commissioners and downtown neighbors weighed in Tuesday night.

By Curtis Major

/ 7 Oct 2026

Kansas City health ministry eyes red-tagged downtown building for Fort Scott clinic

BREAKING: IRS lien cleared, deed in hand for Moody Building transfer

City Attorney Bob Farmer said Tuesday an IRS lien discharge and quitclaim deed have arrived, moving the Moody Building transfer close to completion.

By Nick Graham

/ 6 Oct 2026

BREAKING: IRS lien cleared, deed in hand for Moody Building transfer

KDHE OKs pressure washer, roll-offs at transfer station; commissioners debate funding 5% raise

Bourbon County commissioners heard Monday that KDHE raised no objection to a pressure washer and roll-off dumpsters at the transfer station. They also discussed how the fee-funded facility will pay for a 5% employee raise.

By Curtis Major

/ 6 Oct 2026

KDHE OKs pressure washer, roll-offs at transfer station; commissioners debate funding 5% raise

DAR chapter brings Kansas history exhibit to FSCC

The Kansas Pioneer Patriots exhibit, featuring Lucinda Todd, Amelia Earhart, Dwight D. Eisenhower and five other Kansans, is in the Bailey Hall lobby at Fort Scott Community College through Oct. 6.

By Carley Horton

/ 3 Oct 2026

DAR chapter brings Kansas history exhibit to FSCC

County adopts new open records policy, 50¢ copy fee

Bourbon County commissioners voted 4-1 Monday to adopt a new open records policy. It sets a 50-cent copy fee and makes each county office responsible for handling requests for its own records.

By Curtis Major

/ 2 Oct 2026

County adopts new open records policy, 50¢ copy fee

Pioneer Harvest Fiesta Prepares for Final Bow

The Pioneer Harvest Fiesta, the state's oldest antique farm show, marks its 70th anniversary and final show this weekend at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds, beginning with Thursday's downtown parade.

By Millie Lipscomb

/ 1 Oct 2026

Pioneer Harvest Fiesta Prepares for Final Bow

No second, no increase: Transfer station rates stay the same.

A proposal to raise Bourbon County transfer station rates for the first time since the station opened died Monday without a second. Here's what was proposed and what was said.

By Curtis Major

/ 30 Sep 2026

No second, no increase: Transfer station rates stay the same.

‘We’re going to do better next year’: Commissioners Adopt 2027 County Budget

Bourbon County adopts 2027 budget at 56.678 mills, keeps 5% raises for employees.

By Curtis Major

/ 29 Sep 2026

‘We’re going to do better next year’: Commissioners Adopt 2027 County Budget

From Fall Festival to FortFest: Care to Share's blues weekend returns to Riverfront Park

What began as a backyard housewarming party in 2022 is back at Riverfront Park this weekend. FortFest brings free blues, a car show, a bike show and a kids fair, all benefiting Care to Share.

By Curtis Major

/ 25 Sep 2026