Stories from Friday, June 28, 2024

Residents interested in knowing how properties are appraised and taxed got a chance to hear from the experts on Wednesday. The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Lunch and Learn focusing on appraised values and property tax Wednesday afternoon at the Empress Event Center. ...

Fort Scott City Commissioners on June 18 discussed Reinvestment Housing Incentive Districts. Bourbon County Regional Economic Development Director Robert Harrington said a RHID for the downtown area would fund “any upper-story living,” while the lower level must be commercial. The RHID would not pay for such items as appliances and furniture...