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Neighborhood residents polled on armory use (03/11/10)
A request by Fort Scott City Commissioner Sam Mason has lead the Fort Scott Police Department and Fort Scott Community College to information gathering mode. Fort Scott Police Chief Ron Puterbaugh and FSCC President Clayton Tatro took different approaches in getting feedback from the residents neighboring the armory. The goal of the information gathering was to get the resident's opinion on what they would like to see as a new addition to their neighborhood...

Armory not likely location for City Hall (03/09/10)
Multiple factors have put the possibility of moving Fort Scott City Hall to the armory on hold. Fort Scott City Manager Joe Turner said during Tuesday's work session of the Fort Scott City Commission that the discussions of moving both the Fort Scott Police Department and city hall to the armory have been put on hold...

Armory becomes city property (03/02/10)
The opening of Tuesday evening's meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission began with a closing. Kansas Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Todd Bunting, other members of the Kansas Army National Guard, city commissioners and staff, and several local residents turned out to witness the official closing of the National Guard Armory in Fort Scott. ...

Shelter House No. 1 closed (02/25/10)
Recent findings at Gunn Park have left Shelter House No. 1 closed until further notice. Professional Engineering Consultants, P.A., recently released a letter to the City of Fort Scott reporting findings of structural cracking along with horizontal and vertical displacement in the shelter house which is believed to have been built in the 1930s...

City, county have different views of Kansas Senate Bill 405 (02/23/10)
Fort Scott and Bourbon County officials have opposing views on Kansas Senate Bill No. 405 which would change the way governing bodies publish legal notices. Introduced into the Committee on Ways and Means on Jan. 21, the bill was created to help relieve some of the financial burden some cities and counties face across the state concerning the publishing of legal notices in the newspaper by offering the alternative to post notices on the city's, county's, or school district's Web site...

Refill (02/17/10)

$400K housing rehab grant discussed (02/17/10)
The future of the former Kansas National Guard Armory building was not the only item on the agenda Tuesday night for the Fort Scott City Commission. Laura Moore, of the Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission, was at the meeting to get the city's approval of the agreement with the Kansas Department of Commerce regarding a grant which would provide $400,000 for housing rehabilitation in Fort Scott...

FSPD, FSCC ... who will get the armory? (02/16/10)
The Fort Scott City Commission has a tough decision to make as two local agencies express their interest in the former Kansas National Guard Armory building. Fort Scott Community College President Clayton Tatro and Fort Scott Police Chief Ron Puterbaugh each made their case in front of the commission Tuesday evening as to why they would be the best fit for the armory, which is now vacant and will be under the city's ownership by the end of the month...

FSCC expresses interest in armory (02/16/10)
As the Fort Scott City Commission prepares for the first public meeting on the future of the Kansas National Guard Armory, another interested organization has entered the picture. Fort Scott Community College President Clayton Tatro will be presenting the college's proposal to turn the vacant building into the Fort Scott Community College Occupational Center, a consolidation of three occupational programs in one building...

Water line project to begin Tuesday (02/11/10)
The final step in completing a loop of 12-inch water lines in downtown Fort Scott will begin Tuesday. The existing water line running from Wall Street to Second Street on National Avenue as well as the water main running from Main Street to National Avenue on First Street will be replaced with work beginning Tuesday with the work being done by city crews...

Armory could solve FSPD space issue (02/05/10)
The Fort Scott Police Department publicly announced Thursday it's interested in moving into the Kansas National Guard Armory. According to Fort Scott Chief of Police Ron Puterbaugh, the Kansas National Guard Armory, which now sits vacant at 2301 S. Horton St., is a natural fit for the Fort Scott Police Department...

City work crews to install new water mains (02/03/10)
City Crews will be getting their hands dirty as the Fort Scott City Commission decided to use in-house labor for infrastructure improvements. Fort Scott Public Works Director addressed the commission Tuesday night about the consideration of bids to purchase materials and install a 12-inch water main on National Avenue from Wall Street to Second Street and on First Street from National Avenue to Main Street. ...

Future of former Armory still up in air (01/26/10)
As the Kansas National Guard Armory sits empty after a statewide consolidation effort, many are left wondering what will happen to the building. In a letter to Fort Scott Mayor Gary Bukowski, the Kansas Adjutant General's Department stated that the property, located at 2301 S. Horton St., will return to the City of Fort Scott...

Grant money available for sewer system at Lake Fort Scott (01/26/10)
A sewer system at Lake Fort Scott is one step closer to becoming a reality. After three years of trying the Bourbon County Commission and the Bourbon County Sewer District No. 1 has been informed that the Kansas Department of Commerce will be funding a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $500,000 for the construction of a sanitary sewer system at Lake Fort Scott...

2009 ends better than expected for City's budget (01/21/10)
The City of Fort Scott has some positive financial momentum as they enter 2010. Fort Scott City Manager Joe Turner announced during Tuesday's meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission that the amount of cash carryover into the 2010 budget was more than double what was expected. According to Fort Scott Director of Finance Susan Brown, the city estimated a carryover of $250,000, however through department cutbacks, the city was able to carryover nearly $565,000 into 2010...

Surplus sale makes impact (01/21/10)
Many items sell for more than city's estimate in online auction

City tables parking request (01/20/10)
A downtown parking issue was tabled at the Fort Scott City Commission meeting. Justin Meeks was present at Tuesday's meeting on behalf of Jim Smith, owner of the Smoker Building located on Main Street. He presented a proposal to the commission which requested that two of the 27 parking spaces in the parking lot located at the corner of Main and First streets be reserved for the employees of Edward Jones who is currently leasing the building...

Damage uncovered as snow melts (01/19/10)
As the snow continues to melt away and the amount of damage increases, funding assistance is being made available. The Kansas Department of Emergency Management and Federal Emergency Management Agency will have representatives in Bourbon County Wednesday to meet with public agencies regarding damages sustained during the recent winter storms. ...

Top 10 stories of 2009 (01/08/10)
Throughout 2009, the Fort Scott Tribune covered a wide range of events. From the passing of local icons to the community coming together for a common cause, The Tribune was there to tell the story. The staff of The Tribune has put together these summaries of the top 10 stories of 2009 in Fort Scott and Bourbon County....

Fort Scott awarded $400,000 housing rehabilitation grant (01/08/10)
Homes in the northeast portion of Fort Scott could be getting some needed improvements. Fort Scott was one of three Kansas communities to be awarded funding for housing rehabilitation projects through the Kansas Department of Commerce. In his letter to Mayor Bukowski, Governor Mark Parkinson said, "Congratulations! I am pleased to award the City of Fort Scott a grant for $400,000 through the Kansas Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program for its Housing Rehabilitation project."...

Commission discusses 2010 street, sidewalk improvements (01/06/10)
The 2010 Street and Sidewalk Improvement Program has not yet begun but is already seeing changes. Fort Scott City Manager Joe Turner addressed the Fort Scott City Commission Tuesday night to discuss a change of plans for the program which began in 2009 and will run through 2013 to make improvements to the streets and sidewalk in Fort Scott...

FSPD receives two grants (12/17/09)
With the finishing of some final paperwork, the Fort Scott Police Department will receive nearly $75,000 in grant money. During Tuesday evening's Fort Scott City Commission meeting, commissioners accepted a grant from the Kansas Wireless Enhanced 911 Advisory Board in the amount of $50,709. According to FSPD Chief Ron Puterbaugh, the money will be used to upgrade the department's current computers and telephone equipment that are used to help determine the origin of emergency calls...

City to sell surplus through online auction (12/16/09)
The Fort Scott City Commission approved a contract with Purple Wave Auction, Inc. for the sale of about $94,000 worth of surplus equipment during Tuesday evening meeting at City Hall. Equipment up for auction will include the asphalt plant, lawn mowers, seven cars and trucks, as well as several larger tractors and other equipment with a total estimated value of $93,685. ...

Water, sewer rates to increase by 10 percent (12/01/09)
The Fort Scott City Commission unanimously approved to increase the water and sewer rates by 10 percent each. The ordinances which were approved Tuesday evening came as a result of a work session held by the commission last month. Water and sewer rates were not the only items on the agenda as the commission also discussed the recent deterioration of the street and storm drainage near the intersection of Eighth and Main streets. ...

Thanks for serving (11/27/09)

Finance Director answers questions concerning sewer rate increases (11/24/09)
Editor's Note: The following was submitted by the Fort Scott Director of Finance Susan Brown to explain the reason for a potential 10 percent increase in water and sewer rates. On Dec. 1, 2009, the Fort Scott City Commission will vote on whether or not to increase water and sewer rates by 10 percent. ...

Area Holiday Closings (11/24/09)
USD 234 and USD 235 schools, as well as the Fort Scott Community College campus, will be closed Wednesday-Friday for Thanksgiving vacation. Classes will resume on Monday, Nov. 30. City of Fort Scott offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving. The offices will be open again on Monday, Nov. 30. The city's brush dump site will also be closed on Thursday but will be open Saturday...

HR position eliminated; Turner says he's staying (11/20/09)
The decision has been made: The City of Fort Scott will no longer operate with a director of human resources. Fort Scott City Manager Joe Turner announced Friday that everything was finalized in the process of eliminating the director of human resources position from the city staff...

Johnson says he's out as HR director (11/18/09)
Turner states decision has not been made; e-mail from Johnson gives Nov. 27 as final day on job

Easement approved for wall repairs at National Cemetery (11/18/09)
The Fort Scott City Commission gave the okay to work on the wall surrounding the Fort Scott National Cemetery. Dan Montana of Decatur Construction approached the commission Tuesday evening to obtain a 15-foot easement on a parcel of land owned by the city which neighbors the Fort Scott National Cemetery...

Water, sewer rates to increase (11/13/09)
After a 14 years without increasing water and sewer rates, the City of Fort Scott is now feeling the burden. As a result of a work session held by the Fort Scott City Commission Thursday night residents can anticipate an 10 percent increase in both their water and sewer rates...

City, County offices closed Veterans Day (11/10/09)
The City of Fort Scott offices will be closed on Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day as will the Bourbon County Courthouse and transfer station. All will reopen Thursday for normal business.

City seeks to control utilities budget (11/03/09)
The Fort Scott City Commission has started the process of controlling the utilities budget. Fort Scott Director of Finance Susan Brown approached the commission during Tuesday evening's meeting to present an ordinance which would put a cap on Volumetric Rebates as well as set a date in which requests must be submitted. The ordinance was submitted for it's first reading...

Wall Street work finally underway (10/30/09)
Four months after it's original starting date, the Wall Street resurfacing project has finally begun. The project, which will include a two-inch milling of the asphalt on Wall Street from Scott Avenue to Steen Street and subsequent overlay of fresh asphalt, was originally scheduled to begin at the beginning of July but was delayed because of funding issues and weather delays...

No decision made on HR issue (10/30/09)
On Sept. 15, Fort Scott Human Resources Director Bob Johnson's job was put in jeopardy when the Fort Scott City Commission voted 3-2 to instruct Fort Scott City Manager Joe Turner to eliminate the Human Resources Director position. For the time being, however, Johnson is still employed by they city while Turner continues to evaluate the situation and make a decision which Turner said could come as early as two weeks or as late as 30 days...

2010 Transient Guest Tax applications available (10/22/09)
Transient Guest Tax Investment applications for 2010 are now available. According to Becky Tourtillott, Chair of the Transient Guest Tax Committee, said the five-percent tax is money paid by visitors who spent the night at a local hotel or bed and breakfast...

Local hotels, motels don't want guest tax increase (10/20/09)
Though short and sweet, Tuesday's Fort Scott City Commission meeting was not unproductive. With only three of the five commissioners in attendance, the commission took on two agenda items with the first being the Transient Guest Tax and the other a waiver of the fireworks ordinance for Friday's Fort Scott High School football game...

Guest tax comes under review (10/20/09)
The Fort Scott City Commission will discuss a possible increase of the Transient Guest Tax at Tuesday's regular meeting. According to a letter from the Transient Guest Tax Committee to the commission, their recommendation to not increase the tax from its current rate of five percent was based on an understanding that the city's budget has been cut...

Water causes damage to Gunn Park, E. First Street (10/14/09)
The Fort Scott Public Works Department has closed a section of Gunn Park Wednesday by shelter houses No. 6 and No. 7 and by the old golf course. According to Public Works Director Eric Bailey, the closure is a result of recent damage caused by water tunneling under the ground causing a large hole in the ground with the danger of more collapsing. ...

City asked to reconsider equipment sale (10/06/09)
The Fort Scott City Commissioners heard the comments of two citizens during Tuesday evening meeting at City Hall. The first citizen to appear before the commission was former city commissioner John Keating who spoke on the issue of selling the asphalt equipment. Keating said he was speaking on behalf of the people who are doing the asphalt work for the city and who want to continue to do the work...

City Commission holds 45-minute executive session; nothing announced (09/29/09)

Skatepark another step closer to reaility (09/23/09)
With the City of Fort Scott and USD 234 coming to an agreement, the Fort Scott Skatepark Committee is one major step closer to their goal. Earlier this month an agreement was reached between the City of Fort Scott and USD 234 for the trade of two parcels of land on Scott Avenue to be the future location of the Fort Scott Skatepark. USD 234 will trade it's bus lot property with the city's neighboring lot which is currently empty...

Johnson, Turner decline comment on HR position cut (09/18/09)
Both Fort Scott City Manager Joe Turner and Human Resources Director Robert Johnson remain tight-lipped regarding the Fort Scott City Commission's request to eliminate the position which Johnson has held for more than 15 years. "I don't have any comments," Turner said...

Commission asks to eliminate Human Resources Director (09/15/09)
On the same night that Fort Scott City Commissioners recognized seven employees for their service to the city, one employee's future is now in limbo. The mood in the room during Tuesday evening's meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission quickly turned somber when Commissioner Jean Parker made a motion to instruct Fort Scott City Manager Joe Turner to eliminate the Fort Scott Human Resources Director position currently held by Robert Johnson...

Access, parking restrictions for Rockin' and Ropin' event (09/15/09)
With the Ropin' & Rockin' for Pennies for the Park event getting closer, the Fort Scott City Commission approved a host of street closures and parking restrictions during Tuesday's meeting. Youth Activities Team Co-convener Clayton Tatro approached the commission for permission to close streets surrounding the Bourbon County Fairgrounds and regulate the parking in the area as well...

Seven honored at City Commission meeting (09/15/09)
Each year the City of Fort Scott honors the dedication of its long serving employees. This year Tom Coffman, Fort Scott Public Works Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, was honored for his 10 years of service. In addition, Fort Scott Fire Department Lt. Dave Bruner and Johnny Keating were honored for their 15 years of service. ...

Commission to revisit city pool issues (09/04/09)
The Fort Scott City Commission will be holding a work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday to revisit discussions regarding the renovation of the Fort Scott Municipal Pool. Kale Nelson, co-convener of the committee formerly known as Aquavision, said the committee will be visiting with the commission about the needs for a new pool in Fort Scott as well as funding opportunities...

Turner will be staying in Fort Scott (09/04/09)
Fort Scott City Manager Joe Turner will be staying around after recently applying for a new job. Turner said he applied for the city manager position in Atchison about a month ago. Turner worked in Atchison before coming to Fort Scott in April 2008. He then withdrew his name for consideration for the Atchison position last week...

City Commission work session Tuesday night (09/02/09)
There will be a work session of the Fort Scott City Commission at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the City Commission meeting room. This work session will be held to meet with the AquaVision Committee.

Commission reviews ordinances to clean up city (09/02/09)
Garbage was on the agenda at Tuesday evening's Fort Scott City Commission meeting as two ordinance amendments were up for discussion. The first of the amendments was in regards to those who haul garbage. Fort Scott Codes Administrator Amanda Proffitt said the amendment spells out more specific requirements in which a vehicle must meet during an inspection to receive a license to haul garbage...

Review of trash collection ordinances on city agenda (09/01/09)
Fort Scott City Commission looks to revise two ordinances during Tuesday evening's meeting at 6 p.m. in the Commission Room at City Hall, 1 E. 3rd St. The commissioners will have the first reading of an amendment to the ordinance providing for regulation of private garbage collection service in which they will look at the following changes:...

City, county have concerns about sewer system at Lake Fort Scott (08/28/09)
Discussions are underway as Bourbon County Commissioners and Fort Scott City Commissioners talk about concerns with a sewer system at Lake Fort Scott. Both commissions agreed that a sewer system is needed at the lake, however the city commissioners had some concerns. ...

City, county to discuss sewer system at lake (08/24/09)
Fort Scott and Bourbon County commissioners will meet Tuesday to discuss the installation of a sewer system at Lake Fort Scott. Tuesday's meeting will begin at 5 p.m. in the Commission Room at City Hall, 1 E. 3rd. The meeting is a result of discussions that took place during the city commission meeting held Aug. 18 in which Mark Pressly, representing Lake Fort Scott residents, expressed concerns that the city was not fully aware of what they were about to agree to...

Past decisions factor into city budget cuts (08/20/09)
In 2007, according to Fort Scott Director of Finance Susan Brown, the city reduced the mill levy by 1.6 mills. That year, the city was the only tax levying entity to cut its mill levy. Brown said they decided to cut to give the citizens a tax break as valuations had increased. Because of this decision, Brown said they city is now having to spend its cash reserves at a rapid rate...

Commission passes 2010 budget by just one vote (08/18/09)
The City of Fort Scott's 2010 budget was passed Tuesday night, but it was not a unanimous decision. The budget passed by a 3-2 vote with a 2.5 mill levy increase bringing the total levy to 47.502 mills. Property taxes for a home valued at $50,000 will increase $14.28 and a house valued at $100,000 will increase by $28.57...

City Commissioner quorum could be present at Riverfront Authority meeting (08/13/09)
Diane Clay, Fort Scott City Clerk, released an announcement earlier this week that more than a majority of a quorum of the Fort Scott City Commission may attend the Fort Scott/Bourbon County Riverfront Authority meeting scheduled for Monday on the campus of Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton...

Trolley to stay in budget ... for now (08/12/09)
After a lengthy discussion Monday night, Dolly the Trolley should be remaining in the City of Fort Scott's 2010 Budget. The Fort Scott Commissioners met Monday evening to make a few last minute crunches to prevent a tax increase. The big topic of discussion was whether to cut Dolly the Trolley from the city's budget...

City Commission to have work session Monday (08/06/09)
The Fort Scott City Commission will hold a work session at 6 p.m. Monday in the City Commission meeting room. The session will be held to discuss the 2010 budget.

City reapplies for development grant (08/06/09)
After being declined for having too much dilapidation, the City of Fort Scott is reapplying for which could improve a local neighborhood. The city will be reapplying for a Community Development Block Grant for housing rehabilitation and demolition in an area bounded on the north by the south side of Pine Street, on the south by the north side of Wall Street, on the east by the west side of Caldwell Street, and on the west by the east side of Barbee Street...

Commission moves closer to finalizing budget (08/05/09)
As the deadline draws near, the Fort Scott City Commissioners discussed the budget Tuesday night. The issue on the agenda for Tuesday night's commission meeting was to publish the budget and schedule a public hearing for its approval however the discussion quickly moved toward making more cuts...

FSPD applies for enhanced 911 grant (07/31/09)
The Fort Scott Police Department could receive a much needed technology boost in the near future. FSPD officials recently applied for a $50,710 Kansas Wireless Enhanced 911 grant in order to complete needed upgrades to the department's computers and telephone equipment that are used to help FSPD staff determine the origin of emergency calls...

City hopes to get Wall St. project back on track (07/30/09)
After a 30-day delay, the Wall Street resurfacing project is looking to get back on track. According to Fort Scott City Manager Joe Turner, the city received approval last week regarding the loan from the state which is being used to pay the city's share of the milling and overlaying of Wall Street. He said they requested the loan and were having trouble getting a response...

Fire department seeking $2M grant (07/23/09)
If approved, an Assistance to Firefighters Grant for slightly more than $2 million will help the Fort Scott Fire Department expand its facility. Although both the Fort Scott Fire Department and the Fort Scott Police Department are located inside the Hawkins Public Safety Facility, the sole purpose of the grant funds will be to enlarge the fire departments' portion of the facility...

City seeks grant to cover $2.1M expansion (07/21/09)
Hawkins Public Safety Facility set for 17,000-foot addition; funding would cover entire cost

Money issues on commission agenda (07/20/09)
The Fort Scott City Commissioner will have money on their minds during Tuesday evening's meeting. Commissioners will be discussing the acceptance of a grant offer of $475,886 from the Federal Aviation Administration. The money will be used for improvements to the Fort Scott Municipal Airport, specifically the pavement of Runway 18/36. According to documentation provided by the city, the decision to accept or not must be made by July 31...

Ballou enjoying role as fire chief (07/16/09)
After eight months serving the local community as the Fort Scott Fire Department fire chief, Paul Ballou is adjusting to a new routine and enjoying his new role. "It's a position (chief) that I never really thought I'd have the opportunity to try," Ballou said. "A lot of people in the firefighting business will move around to different cities or states. I was born and raised in Fort Scott, and I never had the desire to move the family around."...

City looking into speed limit, stop sign changes (06/26/09)
As a result of discussions from the Fort Scott City Commission meeting held June 16, the topic of sign removal and speed limit increases will be on the July 7 agenda. Commissioners will discuss the removal of the stop signs on 1st Street at the intersections of Main Street and National Avenue. ...

Summer chores (06/24/09)

City to begin work on alleys (06/24/09)
Fort Scott City Commissioners approved the resurfacing of several alleys during the June 16 meeting. According to Fort Scott Public Works Director Eric Bailey, seven of the nine alley were approved by the last commission however the project was never completed due to time and budget restrictions...

Street improvement program to begin Monday (06/18/09)
The City of Fort Scott announced that its street improvement program will begin Monday. According to Fort Scott City Manager Joe Turner, a city crew will begin milling two inches of asphalt from the surface of the streets and APAC-Missouri, Inc. out of Columbia, Mo., will be following behind to lay two layers of asphalt...

City Commission to hold special meeting Monday (06/18/09)
ission will be holding a special meeting Monday. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the application for funding through the Kansas Department of Commerce for Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Recovery Act. The money, if awarded, would be used to fund waterline and street improvements...

Work session for City Commission Wednesday (06/18/09)
The Fort Scott City Commission will hold a work session at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the City Commission meeting room. This meeting is being held to discuss the 2010 budget.

Thieves steal plants from Gunn Park (06/17/09)
For the second year in a row, Gunn Park has fallen victim to plant theft. After having 10 maple trees stolen last year, Fort Scott Public Works Park Supervisor Russell Hughes said approximately $75 worth of flowers were stolen from the seven flower beds at Gunn Park...

City discusses waterline, alley pavement projects (06/16/09)
More waterline improvements and alley repairs were the topics of discussion during Tuesday evening's meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission. Fort Scott Public Works Director Eric Bailey and Fort Scott Director of Finance Susan Brown addressed the commission to discuss a change order to the Wall Street Waterline Project. ...

Planting trees (06/16/09)

Streets, ordinances on city agenda (06/16/09)
The Fort Scott City Commission will meet Tuesday to discuss street improvements and an ordinance amendment. Commissioners will be discussing an alley paving proposal. Seven of the nine alleys requested to be paved were previously approved by the commission but were not completed during the annual street improvement programs due to budget cuts and time constraints. ...

Water line project nearing completion (06/12/09)
Fort Scott Public Works Director Eric Bailey said the water line project is 90 percent complete. He added the only work remaining consists of final touches and clean-up. "They're just doing some clean up and finishing up some concrete," Bailey said. "Everything went very well, very smooth ... the contractor did an outstanding job."...

City faced with challenge of preparing 2010 budget (06/12/09)
Fort Scott City Commissioners are faced with a daunting task in preparing the 2010 budget. Prior to the Fort Scott City Commission meeting June 2, the commissioners sat down with city staff to begin preparations for the 2010 budget, and get a feel for how the 2009 budget was managed...

Retaining wall project put on hold (06/11/09)
A new discovery has put the repairs to the retaining wall on National Avenue near 7th Street on hold. Fort Scott City Manager Joe Turner said the retaining wall project has been put on hold because of the discovery of a separated drainage pipe beneath the portion of National Avenue where the retaining wall is located. The broken pipe needs to be fixed before moving forward, he said...

Soon to be fixed (06/09/09)

Codes working to keep downtown safe (06/09/09)

Commission meeting full of good news (06/02/09)
Tuesday's meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was full of good news. The meeting began with Fort Scott Mayor Gary Bukowski presenting certificates and keys to the city to Sarah Powley, of Lafayette, Ind., who is the recipient of the 2009 Lowell Milken Center Fellow - Outstanding Teacher of the Country Award and Mike Berndt, of the Manhattan area, who is the recipient of the 2009 Lowell Milken Center Intern - Outstanding Teacher of the Midwest Award...

Concert, rodeo to benefit 'Pennies' (06/02/09)
YAT, LaRoches team up to bring October fundraiser to fruition