Wind farm, health care shared 2020 discussions
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
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 wasnt 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
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
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has awarded a total of $14.4 million dollars to 76 state entities, universities, and other partners working on … Continue reading
Kansas State University researchers, in collaboration with the international 10+ Genome Project led by the University of Saskatchewan, have announced the complete genome sequencing of … 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
– Our guest is Tim Cook, who is the chief credit officer for Frontier Farm Credit as well as Farm Credit Services of America. And, … Continue reading
And joining us now is Tim Cook. He is the Chief Credit Officer for Frontier Farm Credit. Farm Credit Services of America. Tim, thanks for … 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
Have you ever wondered how Kansans in the past celebrated Christmas? Today, let’s take a photographic look at Kansas Christmas past. With Christmas just two … 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
– E.G. Dave is joining you on the program, today our guest is Courtney DeHoff. She’s been an advocate for age, for a long time … Continue reading
Bourbon County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a quote to address a bad motor on one of the countys 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
– Time now for another version of Arg in the courtroom and joining us, Dr. Roger McCowmen, who is an agriculture law and the tax … 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
Flying W Ranch owned and operated by Josh and Quinn Hoy of Cedar Point has been selected as the recipient of the 2020 Kansas Leopold … Continue reading
Good morning folks, Colette here with Pinion, a division of K Coe Isom. Holiday season is in full swing. And while everyone rushes around buying … Continue reading
Locally owned & operated for over 39 years! We strive to keep you up to date with our latest fashion styles, photo shoots, event, & … Continue reading
Furniture store in business for over 97 years. We pride ourselves having exceptional service. We go the extra mile for our customers. We have in … Continue reading
Gently Used Books and SO Much More… Additional local products featured include Lavender Patch products, Locust Hill goat milk products, Greeting cards by Jean Solomon … Continue reading
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 countys 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
Chamber member and locally owned Bartelsmeyer Jewelry in Fort Scott! Your engagement ring specialist and so much more! Gifts of all price ranges, rings, bracelets, … 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
– A couple of weeks ago, a photo of a mountain lion carrying a porcupine that was taken in Kiowa County made the media rounds. … Continue reading
– Well, this is a time of tradition, isn’t it? And so many of our Christmas traditions revolve around food. We get out those old … 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 Treasurers 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 Treasurers Office and Motor Vehicle Tag Department will be closed to the public … Continue reading
An agriculture news from agview.net with the end of November is crop condition report from USDA. And winter wheat condition in Kansas rated at 6% … 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 Tuesdays 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
Through the Kansas Beef Council’s checkoff-funded beef certificate program, Kansas producers offer educational resources and reimbursement for products purchased and used for teaching about beef … Continue reading
And our guest is Kody Carson, who is a Texas farmer and the chairman of the National Sorghum Producers. And obviously we look at sorghum, … Continue reading
– Michelle has some bright Christmas stories for us today. Good morning, Michelle. – Good morning, Deb. With Christmas just weeks away, let’s look at … 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
Today on Around Kansas Deb has some great show and tell gift ideas for you this holiday season. Next it is a fun look at … 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
I have been blessed to know many incredible artists in my lifetime. And many of those I met through Robert Culbertson at American Frontier Productions. … 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
The seventh class of the Emerging Leaders Academy convened in the Kansas Soybean office November 19, and 20th. For phase one of the program, the … Continue reading
Stop the Spread Kansas is a public awareness campaign urging Kansans to do their part in slowing the rate of COVID-19 infections across the state. … 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
Pandemic related limits on gatherings recently implemented by Sedgwick County have made it impossible to hold the 2020 Kansas Livestock Association Convention in-person at the … 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
Today on Around Kansas Deb gives you a lot of great ideas to safely experience Kansas without the pandemic ruining all your plans. Next Deb … Continue reading
A new Fort Scott city commissioner was sworn in Tuesday afternoon during the commissions 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
– On this week’s program, we talk to the Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom’s executive director, Nancy Zenger-Beneda. We’ll also have features from … Continue reading
In a 5-2 vote Tuesday night, the USD 235 Board of Education voted to support Gov. Laura Kellys 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
ESPN Story of Jason Pierre-Paul and Levonte David, now playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – starting at Fort Scott Community College after being contacted … 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 states response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and called for help from counties in tamping down an increase in positive … Continue reading