Stories from Tuesday, July 1, 2025

An advisory committee on Monday recommended moving forward with zoning in Bourbon County. The nine-member committee was appointed and formed in April to make recommendations to the Bourbon County Commission “in developing a resolution in accordance with Kansas statutes on zoning,” according to the committee’s bylaws. Committee members were Mary Pemberton, Brian Ashworth, Pete Owenby, Jason Yount, Brian Wade, Amanda Spicer, Jim Banwart and Mike Hueston...

Two city parks will be spruced up after approval by the Fort Scott City Commission Tuesday evening. Commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of new playground surfacing at a cost of $36,725 from Ecoturf Playground Surfacing of Kansas City, Kan. City Manager Brad Matkin said new surface will be installed at Nelson Park and Gunn Park...