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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 →

The concept of a medical mall in the old Mercy Hospital building is still on the table, Bourbon County Commission Chairman Lynne Oharah confirmed Tuesday. … Continue reading →

Bourbon County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a quote to address a bad motor on one of the county’s rock crushing machines. Commissioners approved a $27,181 … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, Dec. 15, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran made a virtual stop at the Fort Scott Kiwanis Club meeting. Much of the discussion focused on … Continue reading →

As we all know, 2020 has been an unusual year to say the least. But, as this memorable year comes to a close, all us … Continue reading →

And it’s Ag In The Courtroom this week on Kansas Ag Reports. And joining us now, we’ll start that one again. Let’s just take two. … Continue reading →

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Seventy volunteers, working in groups of 10 each hour, placed a wreath at each grave site in the cemetery Thursday. The section of cremains is … Continue reading →

Bourbon County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to begin the process for refinancing the county’s 2015 general obligation bonds with a goal of saving money. Greg … Continue reading →

As it does every year, The Beacon helped make Christmas brighter for several Bourbon County families through its annual Adopt-A-Family Christmas program. See the print … Continue reading →

Jonathon and Lorina Bowman are new residents of Fort Scott and have started an amazing venture with the Museum of Creativity offering games, crafts, Barbie … Continue reading →

USD 234 Superintendent Ted Hessong gave the USD 234 Board of Education a glimpse of COVID-19 in district schools Monday, and the board approved an … Continue reading →

Today on Around Kansas we are looking ahead to the 200th anniversary of the Santa Fe Trail. Next you have seen porcupines getting their views … Continue reading →

Even though some Fort Scott City Commissioners said they hated to see it happen, the vote to approve an ordinance that will raise water fees … Continue reading →

Due to instruction from the Bourbon County Health Department, the Bourbon County Treasurer’s Office and Motor Vehicle Tag Department will be closed to the public … Continue reading →

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly Monday announced that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine began arriving in Kansas Monday morning. The vaccine has been received in several … Continue reading →

Due to instruction from the Bourbon County Health Department, the Bourbon County Treasurer’s Office and Motor Vehicle Tag Department will be closed to the public … Continue reading →

A five-day disciplinary hearing involving Bourbon County Attorney Jacqie Spradling and allegations that she lied in court and violated other professional standards to obtain convictions … Continue reading →

Rules surrounding when county commissioners can talk to elected officials outside of commission meetings was the focus of a discussion during Tuesday’s meeting of the … Continue reading →

A company that applied for a conditional use permit to construct a telecommunications tower at 910 S. Burke St. has withdrawn its application, according to … Continue reading →

I’m Mitch Duer with Pinion, a division of K.Coe Isom. We are less than a month away from the end of the year and what … Continue reading →

TOPEKA –Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday announced she has signed Executive Order #20-69, requiring COVID-19 testing in certain adult care homes, to enhance efforts to … Continue reading →

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is now releasing weekly updates on its website regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. The following is the update from … Continue reading →

– One of the ways that you can get outdoors and social distance is by visiting your parks, your state parks, city parks, federal parks … Continue reading →

Bourbon County Commissioners on Tuesday approved amendments to the 2020 budget to account for additional expenditures that occurred late in the year. Terry Sercer, CPA … Continue reading →

Fort Scott City Commissioners held a work session Tuesday to help the director of finance decide the language for a ballot question to renew a … Continue reading →

[Adam York] I’m here with Shane Ohlde, Ohlde Seed Farms here in Palmer, Kansas. Shane, what has been the year behind and what do you … Continue reading →

Bourbon County Commissioners on Tuesday approved spending money left over from a Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) grant the county received on needs related … Continue reading →

Fort Scott City Commissioners were asked Tuesday to consider a 5 percent increase in water fees to pay a debt service for the water intake … Continue reading →

Bourbon County Public Health Officer Rebecca Johnson issued a statement Thursday regarding a recent announcement by the CDC to shorten COVID-19 quarantine periods. Johnson took … Continue reading →

Kansas farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses in every corner of the state have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the state of Kansas has identified … Continue reading →

So while visiting back home and getting ready for Christmas our favorite thing to do is head to the woods and get some greenery. So … Continue reading →

A new Fort Scott city commissioner was sworn in Tuesday afternoon during the commission’s regular meeting. See the print or online edition of the Tribune … Continue reading →

Bourbon County Commissioners on Nov. 24 approved distribution of gift certificates to employees in lieu of a holiday dinner, and to further research the matter … Continue reading →

In agricultural news from agu.net USDA says farm sector production expenses including those associated with operator dwellings are forecast to decrease by 4.6 billion dollars … Continue reading →

In a 5-2 vote Tuesday night, the USD 235 Board of Education voted to support Gov. Laura Kelly’s recent executive order requiring masks in public … Continue reading →

A wanderer drifted into Fort Scott to stay for a couple of weeks before heading south for warmer weather. Actually, he rumbled in. Scotty Kekeres, … Continue reading →

Bourbon County Commissioners voted on Tuesday to support a recent executive order issued by Gov. Laura Kelly establishing a statewide face-covering protocol in an effort … Continue reading →

Fort Scott City Commissioners held a special meeting Friday afternoon to discuss a deteriorating building at 10 N. National Ave. See the print or online … Continue reading →

State officials on Friday discussed the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and called for help from counties in tamping down an increase in positive … Continue reading →