Historical Happenings, Festivals and Raccoons
Today on Around Kansas Deb and Michelle talk about historical happenings in Council Grove and Fort Wallace, share their varied experiences with raccoons, and preview … Continue reading
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Wrecking company gets green light for Eagle Block demolition
Moments after receiving the notice to proceed from the city of Fort Scott, workers from American Wrecking Services of Kansas City, Mo., on Tuesday began … Continue reading
Number of COVID-19 cases rising in Bourbon County
As of Tuesday, Bourbon County active COVID-19 cases have risen to 84, according to the Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Department.
Quick appointed as new county appraiser
Bourbon County Commissioners appointed a new county appraiser on Tuesday. Following a 15-minute executive session to discuss non-elected personnel to protect their privacy rights, commissioners…
Marsha Bowsell Interview
Marsha Boswell from Kansas Wheat discusses wheat harvest and the market outlook. For more on the harvest, visit KSWheat.com
Soybean Update
The increased production of soybean oil is a plus for the biodiesel industry. just under half of biodiesel produced comes from soybean oil. And while … Continue reading
Florida woman dies in K-7 wreck
A Florida woman was killed and another man was reportedly seriously injured in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon on Kansas Highway 7. According to the … Continue reading
City, county sign agreement for health care study
City and county leaders have signed off on an agreement with a Kansas City, Mo.-based health care company for a study to determine the feasibility … Continue reading
Demolition day is near for the Eagle Block
Demolition of the Eagle Block building could begin as early as the first of the week, according to the contractor awarded the bid for the … Continue reading
JACKIE MUNDT– AG ADVOCATE
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-it67g-1098349 Growing food and growing people are the goals of a young rural leader in Kansas. Those goals have propelled this young leader to … Continue reading
Graceful Succession
Bob and Charlotte discuss their own life experiences and how things might have been easier had there been a little bit more planning and communication. … Continue reading
Pinion Update
We are all aware that this year’s market is completely different than what we’ve been accustomed to in the last several years. Make the decision … Continue reading
Civil War Battles, Ravens, Bartlesville and Dewey
Today on Around Kansas Michelle gets to play while Deb is away on Santa Fe Trail Business. In our history segment we will learn about … Continue reading
County mulls over raises, increasing taxes
A piece of Historic Downtown Fort Scott will fall to the ground in the near future. Fort Scott City Commissioners have agreed if the forces … Continue reading
Developing New Markets for Wheat
The Cuban wheat market has long been a source of optimism and frustration for us wheat farmers. With the change in administrations, there is hope … Continue reading
KLA 07032021
Here’s a look back a the three-day adventure husted by Beef councils from Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma. Guests include a select group of 17 … Continue reading
Ag News Update
President Biden has signed an executive order directing USDA to engage in rulemaking on several issues to include, including creating competition, marketing, and a more … Continue reading
Fate of Eagle Block building not good as portion collapsed during heavy rain storm
During a special meeting Friday morning, Fort Scott Land Bank Trustees agreed to vacate some businesses and block off a portion of North National Avenue … Continue reading
News Update July 10, 2021
China’s shook up the US feed grain export market over the last year purchasing massive quantities of us soybeans and sorghum and corn. A new … Continue reading
Pinion Update July 10, 2021
Our much anticipated June 30 acreage report has come and gone and once again, we were handed somewhat of a surprise as acre numbers came … Continue reading
Soybean Update July 10, 2021
Amanda Manville discusses why soybeans are the star protein of our dinner table and asks you to reflect on your 4th of July meals and … Continue reading
KDA Update July 10, 2021
Kansas Department of Agriculture is excited to invite you back to Manhattan this summer for our sixth annual Kansas Governor’s summit on agricultural growth on … Continue reading
KS Sorghum Update July 7, 2021
The outlook for sorghum is looking sunny. According to the USDA is Economic Research Service and may us agricultural exports in fiscal year 2021 are … Continue reading
Journey ends for Lunette Blair block house
It has taken the effort of several groups to preserve a 158-year-old structure that served a key role at Fort Scott during the Civil War. … Continue reading
Resident shares love of reading, Wizard of Oz
Ronda Hassig has combined her love of reading and a classic film to offer a free service to the community. Hassig, who lives with her … Continue reading
City commission moves forward with projects
The Fort Scott City Commissioners voted Tuesday to proceed with soliciting bids for several projects on the books. Those are Cooper Street, the alley behind … Continue reading
S&S DRUG– PART 2
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-fwdcd-10852cd Many businesses had to pivot quickly when COVID-19 hit – especially those deemed to be essential. The chief executive of S&S Drug in … Continue reading
Dare to Dream Women’s Entrepreneurship Series – Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas – July 7, 2021
Together, through The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team’s Center for Economic Growth, PSU Small Business Development Center, Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce & the … Continue reading
Dear Friends, Badgers and Independence Day
Today on Around Kansas Deb and Michelle honor Paul Hutton and Robert Utley, look at the interesting life of the badger, and take us to … Continue reading
Former hospital building officially belongs to the county
Bourbon County is now officially the owner of the former Mercy Hospital building. On Tuesday, Bourbon County Commissioners and Bourbon County Counselor Justin Meeks discussed … Continue reading
Possibility of moving city hall topic of work session
Fort Scott City Commissioners held a work session Tuesday afternoon to discuss the possibility of relocating city offices to the Bourbon County Courthouse. See the … Continue reading
Mark Stock interview
Joining us is Mark stock, one of the cofounders of Big Iron auction and realty company. And Mark, thanks for joining us. Mark and Ken … Continue reading
Wheat Update July 3rd 2021
Marsha Boswell is updating us on wheat harvest and what the current outlook is for 2021.
News Update July 3rd 2021
US consumers will pay just a few cents less for their favorite Independence Day cookout foods compared to last year. The American Farm Bureau Federation … Continue reading
Kla Update July 3rd 2021
Kansas Beef Council recently partnered with the Kansas nutrition council to provide a presentation to registered dietitians and public health nutritionist at their virtual annual … Continue reading
Kansas Ag Report July 3, 2021
On this week’s program, we’re going to talk about the very strong farmland market with Mark stock from Big Iron Auction and Realty. He’ll give … Continue reading
Corn Update July 3rd 2021
Deb Ohlde checks in with us on deadlines for the corn yield contest and where the corn tour is headed this summer.
41 Years of Silver Lake Sports
Loren Ziegler reflects on Silver Lake sports through the years as well as various student successes and where he got his work ethic.
Republicans choose new county attorney
After four hours of deliberation Thursday night, the Bourbon County Republican Central Committee chose Tiana McElroy, former assistant Bourbon County Attorney, as the new Bourbon … Continue reading
County commissioners receive budget requests
Bourbon County Commissioners must grapple with how to fund county departments and services as they continue to receive budget requests for 2022. On Tuesday, commissioners … Continue reading
Thomas Charles Toepfer
Thomas Charles Toepfer, age 74, rural Galena, Kan., passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021. He was born May 25, 1947 in Fort Scott, Kan., to … Continue reading
SPARK
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-c8avz-1079ab3 Sarah Siders is the executive director of SPARK non-profit organization is working with several partners to support entrepreneurs and startup business owners in … Continue reading
Classic Episode: Prairie Dogs, Quindaro, and the Santa Fe Trail
Deb and Michelle are taking a break to pursue a few other exciting projects. They have promised to share them when it’s time, but until … Continue reading
Commissioners ready to accept hospital building
Bourbon County Commissioners hope to close soon on the donation of the old Mercy Hospital building and money to the county. See the print or … Continue reading
County budget explained during evening meeting
Bourbon County Commissioners and a small group of attendees got a breakdown of the countys budget and property taxes during a special budget meeting Monday … Continue reading
City commissioners provide input for 2022 budget
Fort Scott City Commissioners had an opportunity Tuesday evening to ask questions and share concerns or ideas for the 2022 budget. A budget work session … Continue reading
Ep 7 Old Man Worries
"I Am an Old Man and Have Known a Great Many Troubles, But Most of Them Never Happened" Mark Twain? Thomas Jefferson? Bob Schwarz!? In … Continue reading
KLA Update June 26, 2021
Scarlett Hagins delivers the results from Beef Empire Days.
KDA Update June 26, 2021
Entries for the photo contest are being accepted from now through August, 16. The four categories are: Rural Kansas Celebrating Local Foods Kansas Weather Water … Continue reading
KDA Update June 26, 2021
Entries for the photo contest are being accepted from now through August, 16. The four categories are: Rural Kansas Celebrating Local Foods Kansas Weather Water … Continue reading
News Update June 26, 2021
The 2021-22 is even higher than previous years forecast, as the US will export about 9 million tonnes. 1.6 million tons of new crop have … Continue reading
News Update June 26, 2021
The 2021-22 is even higher than previous years forecast, as the US will export about 9 million tonnes. 1.6 million tons of new crop have … Continue reading
Full Interview Don Close from Rabo Agro-Finance
Don Close from Rabo Agro-Finance joins us. We’ll talk about the ups and downs of the cattle market write down some of his observations.
Full Interview Don Close from Rabo Agro-Finance
Don Close from Rabo Agro-Finance joins us. We’ll talk about the ups and downs of the cattle market write down some of his observations.
County to look at feasibility of hospital in Fort Scott
Bourbon County Commissioners have engaged in a cooperative agreement with a Kansas City, Mo.-based health care company to look at the feasibility of bringing a … Continue reading
Learning Tree Film Scene Location Trail signs are here
A project to highlight one of Fort Scott native Gordon Parks most notable films is moving forward after an important step took place Wednesday at … Continue reading
Kansas Oddities
On this week’s episode of Around Kansas Deb and Michelle explore historical oddities in Kansas museums, share stories about catfish, and visit natural history museums … Continue reading
Economic development director files discrimination suit against city; city files response
On Tuesday, the city of Fort Scott filed a response to a complaint filed on March 12 in the U.S. District Court for the District … Continue reading
Health care, Mercy building to be discussed Friday
Bourbon County officials plan to delve more into health care and details of a recent donation of the former Mercy Hospital building to the county. … Continue reading
Wheat Update June 19, 2021
Look to foods containing wheat for important health benefits. Marsha Boswell outlines a few of the many in this week’s update.
KLA Update June 19, 2021
Scarlett Hagins discusses keeping your cattle safe from this scorching heat that we have been enduring.
Kansas Ag Report June 19, 2021
This week’s guest is former Ag Secretary and former Kansas congressman Dan Glickman will join us. He’s got a new book out called Laughing at … Continue reading
Pinion Update June 19, 2021
It was announced last week that the Biden administration might be interested in pulling back on the biofuel mandates as they exist in current form. … Continue reading
News Update June 19, 2021
Ag news from agview.net Kansas senator Jerry Moran is once again introduced legislation that would relax the US trade embargo with Cuba. The legislation’s goal … Continue reading
Former Ag Secretary Dan Glickman
Ken interviews Former Ag Secretary and Former Chairman and CEO of MPAA, Dan Glickman. They discuss politics on both sides of the aisle, and Glickman’s … Continue reading
County attorney resigns
Bourbon County Attorney Jacqie Spradling has submitted her resignation, effective June 30, amid allegations of misconduct. See the print or online edition of the Tribune … Continue reading
County preparing lease for city offices
Bourbon County Commissioners have approved formation of a lease agreement to move city of Fort Scott offices to the Bourbon County Courthouse. On Tuesday, commissioners … Continue reading
TAILWIND POLE VAULT CLUB
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-qwade-106a00d Children often develop the same interests as their parents. In this case, the father pole vaulted in high school. When his son got … Continue reading
Ep. 6 – What’s True Today is True Tomorrow
Bob discusses fluctuating stocks, cd’s, mutual funds and dividends. There is much to be learned from his years of experience.
What’s True Today is True Tomorrow
Bob discusses fluctuating stocks, cd’s, mutual funds and dividends. There is much to be learned from his years of experience.
Words, Words, Words!
Today on Friday Fun Deb and Michelle talk about all the fun you can have with words and interesting expressions!
Celebrate Silver Lake’s 150th Birthday with Winnie Brewster
Bob and Winnie take a look back to Winnie’s time growing up in Silver Lake, Kansas. They discuss floods, sports, train rides and what the … Continue reading
Mountain Lions
Today on Wildlife Wednesday Deb and Michelle talk about mountain lions in Kansas!
County accepts donation of Mercy building
The future of the old Mercy Hospital building was placed in Bourbon Countys hands Tuesday. After a 15-minute executive session to discuss preliminary acquisition of … Continue reading
Street Advisory Board recommendation accepted
City commissioners approved a resolution to accept recommendations made by the Street Advisory Board for the 2022 budget. The recommendations were presented during the June … Continue reading
Silver Lake KS’s 150th Birthday with Winifred Brewster
Bob and Winnie take a look back to Winnie’s time growing up in Silver Lake, Kansas. They discuss floods, sports, train rides and what the … Continue reading
Gunfighters and Council Grove
Deb and Michelle share stories about famous and infamous Kansas gunfighters and share upcoming events in Council Grove!
