Stories from Friday, June 26, 2020

After a discussion on criteria for closing public entities, Fort Scott City Commissioners on Wednesday approved a measure to close the Fort Scott Aquatic Center and Buck Run Community Center for seven days due to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Bourbon County...

Due to a spike in confirmed coronavirus cases, the Bourbon County Public Health Officer has issued new orders this week. One of those orders is directed towards customers of a local coffee shop and another emphasizes the need for those who have been ordered to quarantine to remain so...

No action was taken by Bourbon County Commissioners Wednesday after three consecutive executive sessions that included the public health officer. Following the sessions, Public Health Officer Rebecca Johnson asked commissioners to adopt a resolution stating that anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or had close contact with anyone diagnosed with the virus to quarantine for 14 days in their home or other suitable location...