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City Manager Brad Matkin’s report to the Fort Scott City Commission Tuesday included planned discussions on items ranging from the budget to trains, as well as updates on the statuses of downtown buildings. Matkin said Ben Hart with BakerTilly, the city’s financial advisor, plans to discuss a budget amendment, as well as increases in water and stormwater rates with the commission Dec. ...

Downtown Fort Scott came alive with a festive vibe during the third annual Christmas on the Bricks festival last weekend. The event, which kicked off with the Christmas Parade Dec. 4, featured a variety of holiday-themed activities for people of all ages. From trolley and horse-drawn carriage rides to ice skating, live music and holiday shopping, community members and visitors had plenty of activities to choose from...

Bourbon County Commissioners on Monday approved resolutions and new agreements that officials said are designed to end litigation with solar developers. After a discussion that included public comments, commissioners approved resolutions to change the moratorium in place to exempt two solar companies – Tennyson Creek Solar I and II and Hinton Creek Solar – from the application of a moratorium on solar energy developments within the county, and allow those companies to proceed with their projects with changes.. ...

Bourbon County Commissioners plan to review resolutions that could be a solution to ongoing litigation with solar developers. On Monday, Commission Chairman David Beerbower reviewed talking points that would be part of new agreements as parties work toward settling the case outside of court...

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces that Steve and Pat Harry will be honored as Grand Marshals at the Christmas Parade, themed “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday in downtown Fort Scott. This year’s theme invites a fun, music-inspired celebration featuring any genre or decade – 80s glam holiday, country Christmas, classic carolers, and more. ...

Bourbon County Commissioners have approved a resolution outlining the district from which a replacement commissioner will be appointed in January. On Monday, commissioners unanimously approved a motion by Commissioner Mika Milburn-Kee, who represents the third district, to sign resolution 37-25 concerning the district “in which a vacancy appointment shall be made during the transition from three to five commission districts,” according to the resolution...

The Fort Scott City Commission on Tuesday approved a bid for a rehab project at the Davis Lift Station but want to look at other financing options for the project. Commissioners approved a bid of $2,509,499.59 from Jeff Asbell Excavating & Trucking, Inc., of Carl Junction, Mo., for the project to redo the city’s main lift station. The bid involves work on the station’s extraneous flow pump and force main...