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Due to Popular Demand, Bourbon County Community Theatre Adds Additional Performance
The newly formed Bourbon County Community Theatre is adding an additional performance to its production of “Holy Mother of Bingo!” by Patrick Walsh., according to director Angie Bin in a press release. Due to popular demand and nearly sold-out performances for Aug. 2 and 3, BCCT is adding...
REDI Gala Is August 3
Featuring Right on Red, a variety band from Kansas City. Suggested cocktail attire, theme is an “End of Summer Soiree”, suggested colors: purple, blue, and other floral shades. Attention All Swifties!. Enter for a chance to win a Taylor Swift Hand-Signed Acoustic Guitar!. Tickets are $20/each or $100/for...
Candidate Forum Tonight, July 25, at Fort Scott High School
(will also be on Facebook Live ~ Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce page) Candidates in the races below have been invited to attend & participate in the forum. Bourbon County Attorney (unopposed) Bourbon County Register of Deeds (unopposed) Bourbon County Treasurer. Bourbon County Clerk (unopposed) Bourbon County Sheriff. Thank...
Ongoing Revitalization of 110 S. Main Has Target of Fall Completion
The former Scottish Rite Temple, 110 S. Main, is in a constant stage of revitalization. Kathy and Tracy Dancer, who purchased the building at a public auction, plan an “ongoing effort to revitalize the building and increase the useable commercial space. We also want to improve the energy efficiency of the building.”
County commission candidates quizzed during forum
Incumbent Bourbon County Commissioners each face opposition as the Aug. 6 primary election nears ahead of the Nov. 5 general election. The three current commissioners and their opponents were given chances to voice their stances on local issues such as solar panel developments and taxes, and also weighed in on the responsibilities of commissioners and other matters during a Primary Election Forum Thursday evening at Fort Scott High School.
Three-generation agency sold to another long-standing agency
A well-known family owned and operated business in Fort Scott that has successfully operated for decades recently announced its decision to sell the agency, effective Aug. 1. Crain Insurance Agency will become a part of Atkins Insurance, transferring its assets and solid reputation to the agency that was personally chosen by owner John C. Crain.
End of Summer Craft Event on Saturday July 27
Fort Scott River Room, 3 W. Oak St., is the site of a Second Annual End of Summer Craft. Creations event on July 27 from 10 a.m .to 4 p.m. Food, Drinks, Crafts are offered for sale. “We will have tees, hats, purses, wallets, trendy bags, bookmarks, keychains, pens, keychains,...
The city of Nevada is asking for residents to vote on a permanent sales tax
Nevada, MO –The city of Nevada, Missouri is asking voters to decide a half-cent sales tax. The revenue from the sales tax would generate approximately one million dollars per year. It would be a permanent change and would fund a new aquatic center for the town, as well as increase the starting salaries for the town police and fire departments. The vote is set for the upcoming primary on August 6th.
🎙Post Podcast: Fueling Kansas show - oil & gas education
Hear this month's Fueling Kansas show with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Executive Director of the Kansas Oil and Gas Producers Association Warren Martin that aired July 24, 2024. The Fueling Kansas program airs the fourth Wednesday every month at 8:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB & 95.5 FM.
Tennessee man indicted in Kansas for alleged $1 million investment scheme
(KANSAS CITY, Kan.) The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United States Attorney's Office in the District of Kansas released a statement on Friday, July 26, 2024, announcing that a man from Tennessee has been indicted in an alleged $1 million investment scheme. According to the DOJ, Alcides...
Kansas firefighters head west to battle raging wildfires
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Firefighters from across Kansas are heading west to help battle wildfires in Oregon and Idaho. On Thursday, the Kansas Forest Service said a team of 10 firefighters from different parts of the state, including Wichita, Olathe, Ottawa, and Edwardsville, are on their way to assist the Oregon Department of Forestry with 34 large fires, almost all of them in the central or eastern part of the state.
KSHB 41 Weather Blog | Your phone apps forecast may be misleading you
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hope you’re having a great Friday weather blog reader! We’re offically in the historical hottest part of the year which lasts until Aug. 2. Up to this point, July, which is the hottest month of the year, has been much cooler than average. July 2024 currently sits as the 15th coolest on record. We are slightly cooler than last July.
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