3+ hour, 54+ min ago  (379+ words) TOPEKA " Governor Laura Kelly has vetoed15bills. "This new federal program needs to be thoroughly vetted to understand the potential impact on funding for our public schools. If it is, in essence, justanother voucher program designed to re-direct taxpayer dollars to private…...

4+ hour, 9+ min ago  (266+ words) The Fort Scott Community College Foundation hosted its 39th Annual Scholarship Dinner on Tuesday evening at the Ellis Fine Arts Center, celebrating student achievement and recognizing the generosity of donors who make scholarships possible. The annual event, held at 6 p. m. , brought together…...

2+ day, 47+ min ago  (131+ words) Fort Scott Biz Timothy Dean York, age 62, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Private burial will take place at the U. S. National Cemetery in Ft. Scott, Kansas. Memorials are…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (149+ words) April 7, 2026 "The American Legion Boys State of Kansasis accepting applications for its 2026 session through Thursday, April 30. Applications are accepted after that date, but on a space-available basis. The event is set to be held Sunday, May 31, through Saturday, June 6, at…...

2+ day, 51+ min ago  (60+ words) Fort Scott Biz Bourbon County Planning Committee Agenda for Tuesday April 7th, 2026 1. Pledge 2. Roll 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of minutes from February 11th and April 1st 5. Review Comprehensive Plan RFP submissions with Mel 6. New Business 7. Public Comment 8. Next Meeting and Agenda 9. Adjournment...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (361+ words) Through Senate Bill 84, we're offering Kansans more avenues to be active participants not only in their own lives, but also in their communities across the state," said Senator Rick Billinger, District 40. This is strong, bipartisan legislation that will truly help…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (1170+ words) Susan Walker, County Clerk Elections: Commissioners for Districts 1, 3, and 4 are on the ballots for this year and all the clerks in the townships of Bourbon County, as well as one precinct committee man in each precinct and one precinct committee…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (265+ words) Fort Scott Biz Looking for a college that gives you options? At Fort Scott Community College, students can choose from associate degrees in Arts, Science, Applied Science, and General Studies, along with a variety of certificates that lead straight to…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (154+ words) The scam appears to be a message from the traffic division in a Kansas district court. It lists a fake case number and the name of a judge who does not exist. Any person can check whether they have a…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (52+ words) Fort Scott Biz Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your open positions could be listed here and seen by local job seekers every day. Email email protected for more information on how you fill your staff vacancies by advertising here. Bourbon…...