K-State Extension

Feeling Stretched as a Caregiver? by Tara Solomon-Smith

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Tara Soloman-Smith, Family and Wellness Agent, Sunflower District of Kansas State University’s Extension Office. Submitted photo.

It’s a fact: caregivers have higher levels of stress than non-caregivers. If you are serving as a caregiver to a loved one, know you are fulfilling a valuable role — and that it’s okay to take care of yourself. K-State Extension can help with that.

In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, K-State Extension is providing an Empowered Caregivers two-part series. This program is designed to help reduce stress, build a caregiver foundation, support independence, communicate effectively, balance life, improve decision-making, and locate helpful resources.

Free meal and classes will be held on Tuesdays, October 6 and 13, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., in Fort Scott. Register by calling 620-244-3826. Until then, here are some tips.

While we can’t prevent stress, we can help manage it. Too much stress, especially over a long time, can harm your health. You may not get enough sleep or physical activity, or eat a balanced diet, which increases your risk of medical problems.

The following are some ideas to help you manage your caregiver stress:

  • Take a break from caregiving. Take a walk or meet up with a friend. Do something not related to caregiving.
  • Get support. Attend a support group, have a friend you can call just to let off steam, or look for community resources.
  • Relax. Read a book, meditate, pray, garden, knit, take a long bath.
  • Take care of your health. Go to the doctor, get routine exams and flu shots, get enough sleep, and eat your fruits and vegetables.
  • Change “guilt” to “regret.” Guilt means you did something wrong; regret means that you are in a difficult situation, and sometimes you have to make difficult decisions, but they are not wrong.
  • Forgive yourself — often. You cannot be a perfect caregiver all day, every day.
  • Ask for and accept help when offered. No one can do this alone. We often don’t know what to say when someone offers help. Prepare for this and create a task list to have ready. When someone asks you if they can help, refer to your list and say “YES.” Let them choose which task on the list they would like to do.
  • And finally … laugh. Find ways to keep your sense of humor on a daily basis.

For more information, contact Tara Solomon-Smith, Family and Community Wellness Agent, Southwind Extension District, at tsolomon@ksu.edu or 620-244-3826.

Schools

USD 234 Board Approves Personnel Report at Special Meeting

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Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026, for a special meeting at 424 S. Main St.

President David Stewart opened the meeting. The board approved the official agenda, then went into executive session for personnel matters. Following the executive session, the board approved the Personnel Report, and President Stewart adjourned the meeting.

Personnel Report – Approved

September 25, 2026

Employment

Classified Recommendations for 2026-27 School Year:

Stephen Dunning – Tech Director

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Kansas

K-7 pavement patching project completed in Bourbon County

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A pavement patching project on K-7 north and west of Fort Scott in Bourbon County has been completed, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.

The nearly 14-mile project area patched K-7 from U.S. 54 to the K-31 junction.

Emery Sapp and Sons Inc. and Subsidiaries, of Columbia, Missouri, had the contract for the $272,731 project.

For current road conditions, visit kandrive.gov or call 511. For updates on construction projects in southeast Kansas, visit ksdot.gov/projects/southeast-kansas-projects.

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Police Department

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 25, 2026

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 25, 2026

Fort Scott police, fire and EMS logged 64 calls for service on September 25, 2026.

Reports and Arrests

Fire/Grass — 9:00 AM, Wall St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01556FS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Warrant Service/Arrest — 9:26 AM, 324 S National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01552FS. Disposition: RPTC.

Animal Control — 10:46 AM, 701 Burke, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01553FS. Disposition: RPTACO.

Theft — 11:07 AM, 1449 Indian Rd, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0912BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Warrant Service/Arrest — 12:57 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01554FS. Disposition: ARRC.

Other Agency Assist — 2:04 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01555FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Domestic/Verbal — 3:40 PM, 1010 Park Ave. Complaint No. 26-01557FS. Disposition: ARRC.

Juvenile — 4:49 PM, 160th, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0913BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 9:34 PM, 12th St. Complaint No. 26-01558FS. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 11:41 PM, Limestone Rd. Complaint No. 26-0914BB. Disposition: HBO.

Fire and EMS

EMS/Transfer — 7:37 AM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: * Multiple.

EMS — 10:36 AM, 319 S Burke. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS/Transfer — 11:23 AM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: * Multiple.

EMS — 12:58 PM, 1513 S Broadway. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 4:45 PM, 2430 Locust Rd, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS/Standby — 6:36 PM, 1005 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Fire/Grass — 6:46 PM, 215th. Disposition: * Multiple.

Fire/Other — 9:42 PM, 822 S Horton St, Fort Scott. Disposition: FIRE.

Other Calls for Service

Check Subject — 2:41 AM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: 22.

Accident/Non-Injury — 6:02 AM, 65 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

911/Accidental — 6:31 AM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: HBD.

27,28,29 Checks — 7:47 AM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint/Livestock — 8:11 AM, 1778 Locust Rd. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 8:47 AM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

Other Agency Assist — 9:20 AM, Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 10:17 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 11:04 AM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Noise Complaint — 12:55 PM, 8th St. Disposition: 77.

Other Agency Assist — 1:13 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 1:37 PM, 601 N Barbee, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: 77.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 1:49 PM, 323 S Broadway, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Check Subject — 2:36 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint/Driving — 3:36 PM, 54 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: 77.

Animal Control — 4:48 PM, 114 S Lowman. Disposition: 77.

Check Subject — 5:40 PM, National Ave. Disposition: HBO.

SRO — 5:48 PM, 1005 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 6:32 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

Remove Subject — 6:50 PM, 501 S Holbrook St, Fort Scott. Disposition: * Multiple.

Seeking Advice/Info — 8:32 PM, 902 E Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: * Multiple.

Seeking Advice/Info — 10:07 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Juvenile — 10:13 PM, 2224 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Check Vehicle — 10:18 PM, 2322 S Main St. Disposition: HBO.

Disturbance — 11:01 PM, 16 N National Ave. Disposition: HBO.

Check Area — 11:56 PM, 2102 S Horton St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stops

Traffic Stop — 12:02 AM, 6th St. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:04 AM, Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:14 PM, Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 8:11 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:17 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 8:21 PM, 3rd St. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 8:56 PM, 1124 S Clark. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 9:03 PM, 135th. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 9:10 PM, 125th. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 9:32 PM, 523 E Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 9:42 PM, 3 Hwy. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 9:56 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 10:10 PM, 215th. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 10:26 PM, 1920 S Main St. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 10:28 PM, 215th. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 10:35 PM, 2101 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 10:41 PM, Jayhawk. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 10:51 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:15 PM, N National Ave. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 11:31 PM, 165th. Disposition: HBO.

Total Calls for Service: 64

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Gordon Parks Museum

Gordon Parks Celebration Returns Oct. 1-3 in Fort Scott

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The Gordon Parks Museum will host the 23rd Annual Gordon Parks Celebration October 1-3, 2026, at the Gordon Parks Museum and Ellis Family Fine Arts Center on the Fort Scott Community College campus, 2108 S. Horton St. The four-day event features films, presentations, music, history, poetry, tours and special guests celebrating the life and legacy of Fort Scott native Gordon Parks. Many activities are free; some events require advance reservations or ticket purchases.

Thursday, October 1

  • 8 a.m. — Chamber Coffee. Kicks off the celebration at the Gordon Parks Museum; photo and poetry contest winners announced. Free.
  • 9 to 10:50 a.m. — The Learning Tree. Screening of Gordon Parks’ film at the FSCC Ellis Family Fine Arts Center Theater. Free.
  • 11 a.m. to noon — Lunch and Learn: Clemmie Parks. Explores the life of Gordon Parks’ older brother, a decorated World War I officer. Free to attend; optional wrap lunches $12, order by September 30.
  • 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. — Moments Without Proper Names. Screening of the film directed by Gordon Parks. Free.
  • 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. — Gordon Parks Trolley Tour. Visits Fort Scott locations connected to Parks and The Learning Tree. Meet at the Ellis Family Fine Arts Center entrance. $10, reservation required.
  • 3 to 4 p.m. — The Sounds of Leadbelly. Blues guitarist Lem Sheppard shares the music and story of Leadbelly. Free.

Friday, October 2

  • 10 to 10:50 a.m. — David Parks: GI Diary Vietnam. Documentary screening followed by a brief conversation with David Parks. Free.
  • 11 to 11:50 a.m. — A Conversation with Victor Goines and Maryemma Graham. Meet the 2026 Choice of Weapons honorees. Free.
  • Noon to 12:45 p.m. — Lunch and Learn: Leadbelly and Irene. Explores Leadbelly’s influence on American music. Free to attend; optional wrap lunches $12, order by October 1.
  • 1 to 1:45 p.m. — Reflections on Filming Leadbelly. Conversation with cast and crew celebrating more than 50 years of the film. Free.
  • 1:45 to 3:55 p.m. — Leadbelly. Screening of Gordon Parks’ film. Free.
  • 8 p.m. — Celebration Dance Party. Dancing to R&B and soul with Power Unlimited featuring Keith Marlo at the River Room, 3 W. Oak St. Doors open at 7 p.m. Reserved seats $25 advance, $30 at the door.

Saturday, October 3

  • 10 to 11:15 a.m. — Open Mic Poetry. Poets, rappers, musicians and artists of all ages welcome; no sign-up needed. Free.
  • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Lunch and Learn: The 1927 Plaza School Yearbook. Learn about the Fort Scott yearbook featuring Gordon Parks as an eighth-grade graduate. Free to attend; optional BBQ lunches $8, order by October 2.
  • 1 to 2:45 p.m. — Fort Scott Stories. Encore screening of Michael Cheers’ documentary inspired by Parks’ unpublished 1950 LIFE magazine assignment. Free, but registration required; doors open 12:30 p.m., seating limited.
  • 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. — Gordon Parks Trolley Tour. Same route as Thursday’s tour. $10, reservation required.
  • 7 p.m. — Celebration Tribute Dinner. Dinner, music, a photo auction and presentation of this year’s Choice of Weapons and Learning Tree awards. Social hour begins 6 p.m. at the Liberty Theater, 113 S. Main St. Reserved seats $35; reserve by September 30.

Sunday, October 4

  • 9 a.m. — Breakfast at Crooner’s Lounge, 117 S. Main St. No event ticket needed; guests pay for their own meals.

Throughout the celebration

Photo exhibits and the “Giving a Voice to the Voiceless” photo and poetry displays will be on view at the Gordon Parks Museum and Ellis Family Fine Arts Center. Visitors can also see the Gordon Parks sign at Lowell Milken Center Unsung Heroes Park, the mural at Riverfront Park, and Wayman Chapel AME Church Commemorative Park. Most daytime programs are held at the Gordon Parks Museum or Ellis Family Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton St. Registration is open outside the museum Thursday through Saturday.

For questions, contact the Gordon Parks Museum at 620-223-2700, ext. 5850, or gordonparkscenter@fortscott.edu.

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Police Department

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 23, 2026

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 23, 2026

Fort Scott police, fire and EMS logged 57 calls for service on September 23, 2026.

Reports and Arrests

Warrant Service / Arrest — 9:51 AM, 210 S National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-0903BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 10:51 PM, 69 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-0904BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Follow-Up — 11:52 PM, 902 E Wall, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0905BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Fire and EMS

EMS — 6:44 AM, 315 Scott St #105. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 9:20 AM, 16 N Caldwell, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

Fire / Structure — 11:05 AM, 1970 7 Hwy. Disposition: * Multiple.

EMS — 11:31 AM, 2322 S Main St. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS / Transfer — 12:56 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: * Multiple.

EMS — 2:09 PM, 2322 S Main St. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 7:17 PM, 194 S Lowman, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 8:38 PM, 918 S Burke. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 10:15 PM, 201 W 23rd St #2A2. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS / Transfer — 10:38 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Fire / Other — 11:11 PM, 316 Heylman, Fort Scott. Disposition: FIRE.

Other Calls for Service

Public Assist — 2:03 AM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Suspicious Activity — 3:38 AM, 601 Eugene, Bronson. Disposition: 77.

Burglary — 5:25 AM, 601 Eugene, Bronson. Disposition: HBO.

Alarm / Burglary — 5:46 AM, 2082 Indian Rd, Fort Scott. Disposition: 22.

Traffic Complaint — 7:24 AM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: 77.

27,28,29 Checks — 8:19 AM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: HBD.

Animal Control — 8:40 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 11:26 AM, 848 Main St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Trespassing — 11:41 AM, 1410 S Eddy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info — 12:10 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 12:55 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info — 2:50 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 2:52 PM, 720 N Shute. Disposition: 77.

Remove Subject — 3:16 PM, 501 E 10th St. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info — 3:23 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Vehicle Unlock — 4:17 PM, 100 2nd St, Uniontown. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info — 4:24 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Trespassing — 4:33 PM, 20 S Main St. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint — 4:38 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Check Subject — 5:44 PM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: 77.

Traffic Complaint / Livestock — 7:26 PM, 54 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 8:15 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: 22.

Follow-Up — 8:48 PM, 323 S Broadway. Disposition: HBO.

Check Subject — 9:30 PM, 1805 S National Ave. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint / Driving — 10:43 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Check Vehicle — 11:22 PM, Couch St. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stops

Traffic Stop — 4:01 AM, 54 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 6:09 AM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:22 AM, Margrave St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:31 AM, Margrave St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:37 AM, Margrave St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:49 AM, Maple. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 1:07 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 1:32 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:16 PM, Sheps Curve, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 5:49 PM, Washington St. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 6:42 PM, 125th. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:32 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:20 PM, 1st St. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:49 PM, Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:02 PM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:18 PM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 10:18 PM, 2 Jersey. Disposition: WW.

Total Calls for Service: 57

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Art, Bourbon County, Fair

Quilt and Fiber Arts Show returns Oct. 2-4 at fairgrounds

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The Pioneer Harvest Fiesta Quilt and Fiber Arts Show returns this year with quilts and fiber art projects on display at the Meyers Building at the Bourbon County Fairground, October 2-4.

Area quilters and fiber artists are invited to enter items that have never been exhibited before in the show. Fiber art includes any work done with thread, yarn, fiber or fabric — weaving, rug hooking, spinning, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, needlepoint, cross stitching, tatting, needle felting, macrame and more.

In addition to the exhibits, fiber artists will be present at various times during the show working on their current projects. The public is invited to drop in, view the exhibits, talk to the artists, and bring their own needlework projects to work on.

“A quilt and fiber arts show is a wonderful place to come be inspired, encouraged, and tempted,” said Linda Rogers, this year’s show organizer. “You will see some fantastic quilts, some showcasing new techniques and contemporary colors, as well as more traditional quilts. And if you are thinking about taking up a new craft, or if you are in the middle of a needlework project and have hit a roadblock, maybe one of our quilters or artisans can make suggestions to help you.”

Quilting and fiber arts are examples of “what goes around comes around.” Generations ago, quilting and needlework were necessary skills, then became less important as mass production took over. During the craft revival of the 1970s, interest in unique handmade items resurged, and crafts like quilting and weaving were rediscovered. Now new generations have again “rediscovered” these “granny crafts.” Today traditional crafts continue in homes and studios by women and men who enjoy creative pursuits as a hobby, a source of income, or simply to fulfill a need to create art. In a hyper-connected, technology-driven world, both adults and youth are finding the simple joy and calm that comes from working with colors and textures to create something tangible with their own hands.

Show Details

Take-in (to enter items): Thursday, October 1, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There is no fee to exhibit items. The only award given is a “People’s Choice Award.”

Public viewing hours: Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, October 4, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admittance is free.

Item pickup: Sunday, October 4, 2:30 to 3:00 p.m.

For more information, contact Linda Rogers at 620-215-4905.

Obituary

Obituary: Kenneth Raymond Middleton, 84, Uniontown

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Kenneth Raymond Middleton, age 84, of Uniontown, Kansas, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Credo Memory Care, in Fort Scott, Kansas. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa. He is now reunited with his loving wife and best friend Lavon of 64 years.

He was born September 13, 1940, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the son of Lee and Allie Middleton. Ken grew up in Petersburg, Kansas, and graduated from Uniontown High School in 1958. He married his high school sweetheart Lavon Kay Richards on July 22, 1961, at Paint Creek Church in Redfield, Kansas.

Kenneth was best known to his friends as “Speedy,” a nickname he earned from his school bus driver.

Ken joined the Navy in December of 1961 and spent 20 years traveling the world and living a life of adventure as a Naval intelligence officer. Lavon and their three children joined him on his deployments when possible, traveling the world also. After his Naval retirement, Kenneth and his family settled back in Uniontown, where he worked at the local grain elevator until his final retirement in 2002. Ken loved spending time in his garden, playing pool with the guys and having morning coffee with friends at Union Station. His greatest love was the time spent with his wife Lavon, who preceded him in death in 2025.

He is survived by his three children: Sandy (Perry) Lackey of Eldorado Springs, Missouri; Steve (Chris) Middleton and Greg (Semina) Middleton, both of Uniontown, Kansas; 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Lavon Middleton; his parents Lee and Allie Middleton; four sisters, Lois Cooney, Carrier Elbrader, Carolyn Roark and Donna Davidson; and one brother, David Middleton.

Kenneth will be laid to rest at Paint Creek Cemetery in a private family ceremony at a later date.

Schools

USD 234 Special Board Meeting Agenda, Sept. 25

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USD 234 Board of Education Building, 424 S. Main

USD 234 has called a special Board of Education meeting for Friday, September 25, 2026, at noon at the Board Office, 424 South Main, Fort Scott.

The full agenda is available here: Special Board Meeting Agenda (PDF)

  • 1.0 Call Meeting to Order — David Stewart, President
  • 2.0 Flag Salute
  • 3.0 Approval of the Official Agenda (Action Item)
  • 4.0 Other Business – Personnel Matters
    • 4.1 Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)
    • 4.2 Exit Executive Session
    • 4.3 Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)
  • 5.0 Adjourn Meeting — David Stewart, President
Fort Scott, Fort Scott Police Department

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 24, 2026

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 24, 2026

Fort Scott police, fire and EMS logged 65 calls for service on September 24, 2026.

Reports and Arrests

Juvenile — 10:54 AM, 8th St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01548FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Theft — 2:01 PM, 1246 265th, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0907BB. Disposition: RPTC.

Criminal Case — 2:09 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01550FS. Disposition: RPTC.

Traffic Stop — 7:27 PM, 69 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-0908BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Check Subject — 7:58 PM, Pine St. Complaint No. 26-01551FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 9:32 PM, 69 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-0909BB. Disposition: ARRC.

Traffic Stop — 11:15 PM, 2305 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-0910BB. Disposition: ARRC.

Traffic Stop — 11:15 PM, 2305 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-0911BB. Disposition: ARRC.

Fire and EMS

EMS — 1:01 PM, 1315 165th. Disposition: * Multiple.

EMS — 1:19 PM, 737 Heylman, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS / Transfer — 4:41 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS / Standby — 5:28 PM, 601 E 5th St. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 7:49 PM, 1525 E Pine St, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 8:35 PM, 101 Andrick St, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS / Transfer — 9:00 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Other Calls for Service

Public Assist — 12:52 AM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

27,28,29 Checks — 6:04 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBD.

Traffic Complaint / Livestock — 6:34 AM, 215th, Fort Scott. Disposition: 77.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 7:42 AM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Extra Patrol — 8:15 AM, 12th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Remove Subject — 8:58 AM, 1920 S Main St. Disposition: HBO.

Vin Inspections / County — 12:39 PM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / Walk-In — 1:25 PM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Other Agency Assist — 1:22 PM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: HBD.

Seeking Advice/Info — 2:28 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info — 2:30 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Extra Patrol — 3:31 PM, N National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Alarm / Burglary — 5:16 PM, 20 N Main St. Disposition: 22.

SRO — 5:28 PM, 815 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint / Driving — 6:07 PM, 900 E 3rd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Shots Fired — 11:09 PM, 1867 Indian Rd. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stops

Traffic Stop — 7:02 AM, 12th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:15 AM, 12th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:24 AM, 12th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:33 AM, 12th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:40 AM, 12th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:23 AM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: NTA.

Traffic Stop — 10:32 AM, 3rd St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 10:45 AM, 700 Block, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 10:47 AM, 3rd St, Fort Scott. Disposition: NTA.

Traffic Stop — 10:57 AM, 1700 Blk, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:15 AM, Charles St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:22 AM, 2216 S Main St. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 1:13 PM, 1100 Blk, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 1:20 PM, 5th St. Disposition: NTA.

Traffic Stop — 1:46 PM, Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 1:57 PM, 2nd St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 1:58 PM, 12th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 2:10 PM, 1st St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:06 PM, 400 N National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:14 PM, 9th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:16 PM, 10th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:22 PM, 12th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:25 PM, 4th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:33 PM, 12th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:42 PM, Emmert, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:52 PM, 12th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:30 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:50 PM, 231 E Wall, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:24 PM, Eddy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:42 PM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:54 PM, City Limit. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:18 PM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 10:03 PM, Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:39 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Total Calls for Service: 65

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Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Report – Sept. 25, 2026

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Bourbon County Sheriff’s Report

Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Report – September 25, 2026

Arrested

Hunter, William Ray (Age 59) — Arrested 9/24/2026 12:21 AM by Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office. Charge: Possession of Opiate, Opium, Narcotic or Certain Stimulant, Use/Possess w/Intent to Use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body. Bond: $0.00 No Bond.

Sadler, Rick O (Age 74) — Arrested 9/24/2026 10:25 AM by KBI. Charge: Aggravated Indecent Liberties w Child; Offender =>18 Fondle Child <14, Rape; Circumstances Unknown. Bond: $500,000.00 Cash/Surety.

Garrison, Julian (Age 21) — Arrested 9/24/2026 1:26 PM by Douglas County. Charge: Other Agency Hold. Bond: $0.00.

Cruz, Rene Jimenez (Age 27) — Arrested 9/24/2026 1:50 PM by Douglas County. Charge: Other Agency Hold. Bond: $0.00.

Moore, Robert Luther (Age 33) — Arrested 9/24/2026 2:39 PM by Douglas County. Charge: Other Agency Hold. Bond: $0.00.

Meuffels, Jeremy (Age 48) — Arrested 9/24/2026 2:57 PM by Douglas County. Charge: Other Agency Hold. Bond: $0.00.

Fischer, Stephen Lyle (Age 67) — Arrested 9/24/2026 9:44 PM by Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office. Charge: Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs; Misdemeanor, Transporting an Open Container. Bond: $0.00 No Bond.

Released

Alford, John Gregory — Released 9/24/2026 1:08 PM via Surety Bond (Able Bonding).

Hall, Pete Wells — Released 9/24/2026 11:00 AM via Surety Bond (A Plus Bonding).

Total Inmates Released: 2

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