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Kansas has no shortage of wildlife. Some of the first written records of the flora, the fauna and the wildlife in Kansas came from the … Continue reading →

No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle accident involving a USD 234 school bus and semi-trailer Monday afternoon at the intersection of U.S. Highway 69 … Continue reading →

The Bourbon County Commission on Monday said farewell to one of its directors as the county moves in a new direction for economic development. Commissioners … Continue reading →

Thomas Edward Gage II, age 53, a resident of Granby, Mo., passed away unexpectedly early Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at his home. He was born … Continue reading →

Bourbon County Commissioners on Wednesday approved a resolution that could help the city of Uniontown address issues with natural gas following a winter storm that … Continue reading →

The Fort Scott City Commissioners on Tuesday voted to send out requests for qualifications for a city attorney. See the print or online edition of … Continue reading →

Well, I guess I’m stepping on Ron Wilson’s toes a little bit this morning. But I love poetry too. And I’ve always been a fan … Continue reading →

Starting the new year off with sustained momentum, the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission met for its first meeting of the calendar year on January 28th … Continue reading →

Due to the road conditions, the Countryside will not be delivered today. We apologize.

A winter storm that impacted much of the U.S. over the weekend brought several inches of snow, as well as sub-zero temperatures and wind chills … Continue reading →

Due to changes in the academic calendar, USD 234 will use remote learning days in place of snow days for the remainder of the current … Continue reading →

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-vin4a-fae4ec A family-owned welding business in rural Kansas expanded its business by manufacturing attachments for skid-steer loaders. These attachments are now being shipped coast … Continue reading →

Fort Scott Land Bank Board of Trustees learned Wednesday the Eagle Block Building at 10 N. National Ave., officially belongs to the city, although the … Continue reading →

Bourbon County Commissioners are considering allowing members of the Bourbon County Fair Board Association to make repairs to the 4-H building at the fairgrounds. See … Continue reading →

The Great Backyard Bird Count walk scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Fort Scott National Historic Site has been cancelled due to the extreme … Continue reading →

President Biden’s ag Secretary nominee pledged to address discrimination in USDA. He met before the Senate ag committee confirmation hearing, Tom Vilsack told lawmakers he … Continue reading →

Today on around Kansas Deb shares what she’s been up to and gives us a look at her newest project growing sweet potatoes. Next in … Continue reading →

The City of Fort Scott has been awarded a Community Fisheries Assistance Program Grant to construct a parking lot in Gunn Park. The $1,317 grant … Continue reading →

The top two administrators at Fort Scott High School are not slated to return next school year. The non-renewal of the 2021-22 contract for FSHS … Continue reading →

The Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Department has outlined its plan for vaccinating the public for COVID-19 during Phase 2 of the distribution plan. People who … Continue reading →

Bourbon County is moving closer to a tax sale for delinquent properties, Bourbon County Counselor Justin Meeks informed county commissioners on Tuesday. See the print … Continue reading →

Fort Scott City Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to adopt a policy to outline what a property owner must do in order to have special … Continue reading →

Good morning. I’m Darren van Vactor with Penn and division of Keiko ISO. The grain markets as a whole, have had a different look after … Continue reading →

TOPEKA – A CDC Emerging Variant, which has been found in 33 U.S. states, was identified in Kansas this afternoon. A Kansas resident in Ellis … Continue reading →

Jeremy Frazier moved into city hall Monday as Fort Scott’s new city manager. Frazier makes his way to Fort Scott from Oklahoma, where he has … Continue reading →

As one local health care entity looks to occupy a former grocery store building, Bourbon County officials continue work on plans for the future of … Continue reading →

City commissioners agreed Tuesday to adopt a policy that will create a standard for alley construction. Public Works Director Chad Brown presented the proposed policy, … Continue reading →

In agricultural news from AgView dot net The most recent stimulus package passed by Congress reauthorized the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) so remaining funds from … Continue reading →

If city commissioners approve a new policy, the decision on whether to waive mowing fees on properties will be removed from the city manager’s responsibility. … Continue reading →

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for the Buck Run Creek, along the area east of Scott Avenue … Continue reading →

– Michelle has shared a couple of stories with us about the Kansas Oklahoma connections. And she’s got another great one today. She used to … Continue reading →

– [Deb] Welcome to Around Kansas, I’m Deb Goodrich. Well here we are, done with January. We’ve made it this far, so let’s keep our … Continue reading →

Bourbon County Emergency Manager William Wallis and Bourbon County Commissioners on Tuesday discussed how to address a new strain of the coronavirus that has emerged … Continue reading →

The city of Fort Scott announced Thursday an employment agreement has been signed with Jeremy Frazier as the new city manager. Frazier will begin his … Continue reading →

Bourbon County Economic Development Director Jody Hoener updated commissioners Tuesday on disbursement of about $100,000 in payments for CDBG funds the county was awarded in … Continue reading →

Fort Scott City Commissioners held a special meeting Tuesday morning to consider accepting two quit claim deeds from Flint Hills Holdings for the Union Block … Continue reading →

Although much attention was drawn to COVID-19, other stories helped shape Bourbon County in 2020. From debate on a wind farm project, to discussion on … Continue reading →

Three new Fort Scott city commissioners were sworn into office during the Jan. 7 commission meeting, but that wasn’t the only change the city would … Continue reading →

Good morning I’m Deb Goodrich welcome to Around Kansas and here we are saying goodbye to 2020 this is the last show of the year … Continue reading →

The COVID-19 pandemic dominated news headlines in 2020, and affected government, schools, businesses and other aspects of life in Bourbon County. See the print or … Continue reading →

Advance voting for a special Fort Scott city election began Monday at the Bourbon County Courthouse. Hours for voting are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 … Continue reading →

In "Agriculture News" from ag view.net, a report out from USDA’s "National Institute of Food and Agriculture" and Purdue University, show a strong job demand … Continue reading →

The first reference to Santa’s sleigh being pulled by a reindeer, appears in "Old Santeclaus with Much Delight" a poem published in a children’s book … Continue reading →