Stories from Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Bourbon County Commissioners on Tuesday agreed their main concern is public safety in regards to the response -- or lack of -- in the areas covered by the Garland and Scott Township fire districts. Commissioners agreed County Counselor Justin Meeks should review and clarify the meaning of the existing mutual aid agreement between the two district departments...

Fort Scott City Commissioners plan to look at a proposal to add a certain type of four-wheel drive vehicle to the city's current ordinance regarding golf carts on city roads. Local resident and business owner Eric Shoemaker approached commissioners during their Tuesday meeting with a request to add UTVs, or utility task vehicles, to the city's ordinance that allows golf carts on city streets...

This week, Youth dig for buried treasure, explore the creatures and plants of the prairie, and work on park-inspired art in a workshop along with other age appropriate activities. The youth are participating in the first week of the Fort Scott National Historic Site Trailblazer program...