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Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Report – September 17, 2026

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Bourbon County Sheriff's Report

Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Report – September 17, 2026

Arrested

Hodgins, Darrin Oaren (Age 57) — Arrested 9/16/2026 12:00 PM by Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office. Charge: Sanction. Bond: $0.00 [No Bond].

Chase, Jesse Lee (Age 26) — Arrested 9/16/2026 4:08 PM by Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office. Charge: Warrant Bourbon County (Probation Violation). Bond: $0.00 [No Bond].

Staten, Madison Jane (Age 22) — Arrested 9/16/2026 11:58 AM by Fort Scott Police Department. Charges: Warrant – Out of County, Warrant Bourbon County (Probation Violation), Warrant Bourbon County (Probation Violation). Bond: $5,000.00 [Cash/Surety].

Released

Total Inmates Released: 0

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 13–15, 2026

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 13–15, 2026

Fort Scott police, fire and EMS logged 153 calls for service from September 13–15, 2026.

September 13, 2026

Reports and Arrests

Domestic / Physical — 12:56 AM, 817 S Little St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01490FS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Accident / Injury — 1:52 AM, 69 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-0877BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Fire / Structure — 2:43 AM, 2283 Osage. Complaint No. 26-0878BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Domestic / Verbal — 12:17 PM, 205 S Hill St. Complaint No. 26-01492FS. Disposition: RPTC.

Child Custody Dispute — 1:11 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01493FS. Disposition: HBO.

Threat — 6:10 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01494FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Follow-Up — 9:38 AM, 1121 E Elm, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0879BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Follow-Up — 9:38 AM, 1121 E Elm, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01491FS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Check Welfare — 9:21 PM, 7 S Crawford #4. Complaint No. 26-0880BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Check Welfare — 9:21 PM, 7 S Crawford #4. Complaint No. 26-01495FS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Fire and EMS

EMS / Mutual Aide — 9:01 AM, 1318 Thomas, Linn County. Disposition: * Multiple.

EMS — 4:02 AM, 324 S Main St #1. Disposition: AMBU.

Fire / Other — 9:51 AM, National Ave. Disposition: FIRE.

Fire / Vehicle — 2:31 PM, 218th, Fort Scott. Disposition: * Multiple.

Fire / Other — 3:42 PM, 2513 Limestone Rd. Disposition: HBD.

EMS — 5:30 PM, 201 W 23rd St #2A2. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS / Transfer — 8:59 PM, 108 E 11th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 9:55 PM, 1114 S Main St, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

Traffic Stops

Traffic Stop — 7:22 PM, Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:41 PM, 54 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:53 PM, 54 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:04 PM, 54 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:19 PM, 54 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:37 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 9:04 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:21 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Other Calls for Service

Remove Subject — 8:59 AM, 121 N Washington St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

911 / Child Playing With Phone — 9:23 AM, 1604 S National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

Animal Control — 9:24 AM, 408 Lee’s Circle Drive. Disposition: HBO.

Check Welfare — 9:41 AM, 1135 E Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Other Agency Assist — 12:23 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint / Driving — 12:27 PM, 1411 E Wall, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: 77.

Alarm / Burglary — 12:45 PM, 2103 Kansas. Disposition: HBD.

Traffic Complaint / Driving — 12:55 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

911 / Hang Up — 1:02 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: 77.

Noise Complaint — 1:05 PM, Judson, Fort Scott. Disposition: 77.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 1:13 PM, 1817 Osage, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / County — 1:23 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: 77.

Animal Control — 2:56 PM, 1010 Park Ave. Disposition: HBO.

Theft — 4:03 PM, 114 Steen. Disposition: HBO.

27,28,29 Checks — 4:15 PM, 1604 S National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

911 / Accidental — 4:19 PM, 1604 S National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: 22.

Follow-Up — 4:48 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint / Other — 5:49 PM, 54 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint / Dead Animal Pickup/Debris — 5:52 PM, Lee’s Circle Drive. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 5:58 PM, 1010 Park Ave. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 6:42 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 6:43 PM, 102 Andrick St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info — 6:59 PM, 302 E Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Noise Complaint — 7:13 PM, 1st St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Civil Standby — 7:24 PM, 302 E Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Remove Subject — 8:11 PM, 121 N Washington St. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 8:41 PM, 817 Little St, Fort Scott. Disposition: RPTS.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 8:42 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Juvenile — 9:16 PM, 1013 E 14th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: * Multiple.

Other Agency Assist — 9:38 PM, 112 N Crawford. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 10:52 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

September 14, 2026

Reports and Arrests

Juvenile — 7:32 AM, 1005 Charles St, Bronson. Complaint No. 26-0881BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 11:33 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01496FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 11:38 AM, 6th St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01497FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Other Agency Assist — 1:03 PM, Pine St. Complaint No. 26-01498FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Lost Property — 2:27 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01499FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Theft — 2:36 PM, 817 Little St. Complaint No. 26-01500FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Found Property — 6:25 PM, 1920 S Main St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01501FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 9:31 PM, Caldwell, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01502FS. Disposition: ARRC.

Traffic Stop — 10:55 PM, 1920 S Main St. Complaint No. 26-0882BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Fire and EMS

EMS — 6:18 AM, 201 W 23rd St. Disposition: AMBU.

Accident / Injury Unknown — 7:36 AM, 755 Hwy 54, Fort Scott. Disposition: * Multiple.

EMS — 10:54 AM, 820 S Horton St, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

Fire / Other — 11:54 AM, 1101 S Barbee St. Disposition: FIRE.

EMS / Transfer — 3:55 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: * Multiple.

EMS / Standby — 4:47 PM, 815 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 5:30 PM, 1984 195th, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 6:04 PM, 324 S Holbrook St, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 7:12 PM, Judson. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 8:55 PM, 324 Holbrook St, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 9:35 PM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

Traffic Stops

Traffic Stop — 4:49 AM, 1500 Blk, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:08 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:18 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:22 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:41 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:34 PM, 2224 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:47 PM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:49 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:10 PM, Scott St. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 10:55 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Other Calls for Service

Accident / Non-Injury — 6:13 AM, 3 Hwy. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint / Dead Animal Pickup/Debris — 6:56 AM, Deer Rd, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / County — 6:57 AM, 215th. Disposition: HBD.

Follow-Up — 8:16 AM, 1801 Steen, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 8:29 AM, 1st St. Disposition: 77.

27,28,29 Checks — 9:53 AM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: HBD.

911 / Accidental — 10:05 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBD.

Follow-Up — 10:43 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 10:48 AM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: * Multiple.

Check Subject — 11:03 AM, 3rd St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 11:11 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

VIN Inspections / County — 12:23 PM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Check Subject — 12:26 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 2:51 PM, 618 Heylman, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Other Agency Assist — 3:45 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd #C, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Remove Subject — 5:57 PM, 2322 S Main St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint — 6:14 PM, National Ave. Disposition: 77.

Noise Complaint — 7:04 PM, 701 N National Ave #23, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint / Dead Animal Pickup/Debris — 7:07 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: 77.

Seeking Advice/Info — 7:06 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 7:07 PM, 320 S Holbrook St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

911 / Hang Up — 8:44 PM, 23 W 1st St. Disposition: HBD.

Accident / Non-Injury — 8:56 PM, 39 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Check Vehicle — 9:25 PM, Shute St. Disposition: HBO.

Check Vehicle — 10:00 PM, 12th St. Disposition: HBO.

September 15, 2026

Reports and Arrests

Traffic Stop — 2:08 AM, 69 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-01503FS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 2:08 AM, 69 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-01511FS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Burglary — 12:16 PM, 923 S Holbrook St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01504FS. Disposition: RPTC.

Criminal Damage — 12:57 PM, 423 W 2nd St. Complaint No. 26-01505FS. Disposition: RPTC.

Traffic Stop — 12:34 PM, 525 E 6th, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01506FS. Disposition: ARRC.

Theft — 2:23 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01507FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Accident / Non-Injury — 4:49 PM, National Ave, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01508FS. Disposition: RPTA.

Juvenile — 6:54 PM, 119 S Washington St. Complaint No. 26-01509FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 8:22 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01510FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Check Welfare — 10:39 PM, 1313 S Little St. Complaint No. 26-01512FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Accident / Non-Injury — 11:12 AM, 54 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-0884BB. Disposition: RPTA.

Traffic Stop — 10:59 PM, 2 Jersey. Complaint No. 26-0885BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Fire and EMS

EMS — 1:01 AM, 201 W 23rd St #2A2, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 4:40 AM, 717 Fairway, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 6:13 AM, 407 Lee’s Circle Drive #1A. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS / Transfer — 9:20 AM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Fire / Vehicle — 12:19 PM, 688 S 240th, Fort Scott. Disposition: * Multiple.

EMS / Transfer — 1:55 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stops

Traffic Stop — 7:25 PM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:41 PM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:57 PM, 4th St, Bronson. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:57 PM, 2nd St. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:30 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 10:04 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 10:43 PM, Maple. Disposition: WW.

Other Calls for Service

911 / Accidental — 6:29 AM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: HBD.

27,28,29 Checks — 6:47 AM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: HBD.

Follow-Up — 9:01 AM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 9:10 AM, Osbun St, Fort Scott. Disposition: 77.

Theft — 9:52 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: RPTG.

Seeking Advice/Info — 10:56 AM, 1402 E Wall, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Parking Complaint — 11:24 AM, 1305 S Little St. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 11:53 AM, 1428 S Main St. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint / Other — 12:10 PM, 6th, Fort Scott. Disposition: 77.

Lost Property — 1:24 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 2:31 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

Other Agency Assist — 3:32 PM, 224 W 9th St. Disposition: HBO.

Lost Property — 4:13 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Juvenile — 4:39 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

911 / Hang Up — 5:51 PM, 11 E 12th St. Disposition: HBD.

Animal Control — 7:05 PM, Steen, Fort Scott. Disposition: 77.

Total Calls for Service: 153

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 16, 2026

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 16, 2026

Fort Scott police, fire and EMS logged 62 calls for service on September 16, 2026.

Reports and Arrests

Criminal Case — 10:28 AM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0886BB. Disposition: RPTC.

Seeking Advice/Info / Walk-In — 11:08 AM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0887BB. Disposition: RPTC.

Warrant Service / Arrest — 11:37 AM, 221 S Judson. Complaint No. 26-01514FS. Disposition: ARRC.

Criminal Damage — 11:38 AM, 54 Hwy, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0888BB. Disposition: RPTC.

Warrant Service / Arrest — 3:53 PM, 210 S National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-0889BB. Disposition: RPTC.

Theft — 4:23 PM, 2500 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01515FS. Disposition: RPTC.

Domestic / Verbal — 5:22 PM, 1181 155th, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0890BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Accident / Non-Injury — 6:24 PM, 1005 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01516FS. Disposition: RPTA.

No Problem — 6:56 PM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0891BB. Disposition: RPTA.

Disturbance — 11:08 PM, 2224 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01517FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Fire and EMS

Fire / Alarm — 12:33 PM, 302 E Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

Alarm / Burglary — 5:05 PM, 101 Old Fort Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: 22.

Fire / Other — 6:45 PM, 735 S Little St. Disposition: * Multiple.

Other Calls for Service

Foot Patrol — 1:17 AM, 1st St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

911 / Hang Up — 1:36 AM, 23 W 1st St. Disposition: HBD.

Check Vehicle — 2:47 AM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: HBO.

Check Subject — 5:40 AM, 835 S National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: 77.

Animal Control — 7:04 AM, 6th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Remove Subject — 7:57 AM, 714 Short St. Disposition: HBO.

27,28,29 Checks — 8:14 AM, 1604 S National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 8:22 AM, 1st St. Disposition: 77.

Traffic Complaint / Dead Animal Pickup/Debris — 8:32 AM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 8:48 AM, 1st St. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 9:46 AM, 822 S Horton St, Fort Scott. Disposition: RPTS.

Public Assist — 9:50 AM, 101 Old Fort Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 9:59 AM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: RPTS.

Harassment — 10:36 AM, 1524 Broadway. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 11:11 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: RPTS.

Check Records / Employment — 11:24 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBD.

Storm Watch — 12:42 PM, 1604 S National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Parking Complaint — 1:08 PM, 415 S Eddy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / Walk-In — 1:29 PM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 2:04 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Other Agency Assist — 2:22 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 3:12 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 3:22 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: RPTS.

Follow-Up — 3:39 PM, 906 E 12th St. Disposition: HBO.

Other Agency Assist — 3:54 PM, 702 S Little St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

911 / Accidental — 4:04 PM, 1604 S National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

No Problem — 4:22 PM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Public Assist — 4:24 PM, 1135 E Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

Parking Complaint — 5:08 PM, 1st St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Theft — 7:56 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 8:01 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Remove Subject — 10:16 PM, 121 N Washington St. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stops

Traffic Stop — 8:55 AM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 10:02 AM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 10:29 AM, State St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:27 AM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:29 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 7:58 PM, 54 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:12 PM, 3rd St. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 8:14 PM, 12th St. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 8:17 PM, 6th St. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 8:22 PM, 603 S National Ave. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 8:41 PM, 2322 S Main St. Disposition: HBO.

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

Traffic Complaint / Driving — 8:54 PM, 5th St. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 9:22 PM, Horton St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 10:17 PM, 6th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Total Calls for Service: 62

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Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Fort Scott National Historic Site, Submitted

Friends of Fort Scott NHS Annual Meeting – Sept. 21

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Friends members and the general public are invited to attend the Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site Annual Meeting!

Monday, September 21, 2026
6 p.m.

At the home of Ronda & Rob Hassig
512 S. Judson St., Fort Scott

Annual Meeting details

Evening Highlights

  • Light refreshments
  • Special program on Quantrill’s Raid
  • Drawing for a reproduction U.S. 1847 Walker Colt Revolver

Revolver Fundraiser Drawing

Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Fort Scott National Historic Site.

Suggested donation:
• $15 or more for one ticket
• $40 or more for three tickets

Purchase tickets here!
*A small service fee applies to online purchases

You do not need to be present to win.

No donation is necessary to obtain a ticket.

To request one free ticket, mail a handwritten request to:

Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site
P.O. Box 442
Fort Scott, KS 66701

*Limit one free ticket per household.

*Free tickets are limited, so requests should be mailed early.

Friends of Fort Scott NHS

Everyone is welcome to attend and learn more about the Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site!

Click here for the Friends of FSNHS Facebook Event Page!

Jobs, Kansas

KANSASWORKS Virtual Statewide Job Fair Sept. 24

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TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland invites jobseekers and employers to take part in the September Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, September 24.

“Our monthly KANSASWORKS Virtual Statewide Job Fairs are designed to give Kansans a platform to discover and explore open job opportunities in a wide variety of career fields,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “With the number of new jobs increasing and industries expanding into Kansas, we’re creating opportunities for everyone in the Sunflower State.”

The Virtual Job Fair format allows anyone searching for a new job to fill out applications, chat live and interview virtually with participating employers.

This month’s Virtual Statewide Job Fair portal features helpful information such as a jobseeker training video, a list of participating employers, and channels for attendees to register and log in. Jobseekers are encouraged to dress professionally, as they might be asked to engage in an interview.

Candidates can participate through any digital device. Any individual with a disability may request accommodation by contacting their nearest workforce center at (877) 509-6757 prior to the event.

Registration is required to participate in Virtual Job Fairs, regardless of previous participation. To register, click here.

About KANSASWORKS:

KANSASWORKS links businesses, job candidates and educational institutions to ensure that employers can find skilled workers. Services are provided to employers and job candidates through the state’s 27 workforce centers, online or virtual services. KANSASWORKS is completely free for all Kansans to use. Learn more at KANSASWORKS.com. State employment opportunities can be found at jobs.ks.gov.

Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

The Cornerstone Hosts the Weekly Chamber Coffee on Sept. 17

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Chamber Coffee to be Hosted by The Cornerstone

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites Chamber members and the community to Chamber Coffee hosted by The Cornerstone tomorrow morning, Thursday, September 17, at 8 a.m. at 2 Old Fort Blvd. in Fort Scott. The Cornerstone is located in the same building as Better in Bourbon Boutique.

The event will introduce new Chamber member, The Cornerstone, a business center offering professional office suites for local entrepreneurs and businesses. The suites include utilities, high-speed internet, secure 24-hour access, dedicated parking, and shared amenities.

Guests will have the opportunity to tour the space, meet the owners, network with members of the community, and enter a drawing for a door prize. Chamber Coffee is open to Chamber members and the public.

For more information about Chamber Coffees or other Chamber events, contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 or visit fortscott.com.

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Schools

USD 234 Board of Education Meeting Minutes – Sept. 14, 2026

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USD 234 Board of Education Building, 424 S. Main

Board of Education Regular Meeting — News Release

Monday, September 14, 2026

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026, for their regular monthly meeting at 424 S Main St.

President David Stewart opened the meeting.

The board approved the official agenda with the following change: Middle School, Winfield Scott, and Virtual School update to be moved to after the Budget Hearings.

Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing was opened. No Patrons present. Hearing was closed.

Budget Hearing was opened. No Patrons present. Hearing was closed.

Board Approved:

  • Resolution 26-10 – Exceeding the Revenue Neutral Tax Rate for the Financing the Annual Budget for 2026-27
  • Resolution 26-11 – Make a Local Option Percentage in the Amount of 33% for the 2026-27 school year
  • Approval of the 2026-27 Budget with Consideration of the Needs Assessment

Principal Brown and Vice Principal Harris were present to highlight the start of the year at Fort Scott Middle School. Mr. Brown spoke about Careers in Action classes which exposes students to different careers. Don VanBuskirk has been an amazing addition to this class and has helped bring in speakers for the students. An exciting program that the school has is SOS or Save One Student. It is designed for each student to have an adult in the school that they can depend on or go to for questions. They are having remarkable success with this so far.

Principal Garzone and Vice Principal Hendricks said they have had a great start to the school year. They reported that behavior reports have been down so far and thanked the staff and time they have spent in collaboration on this topic. They are also taking small steps to implement dyslexia supports starting this year. Tiger Families has been a huge success which pairs two staff members and around twelve students. They meet for thirty minutes and do activities and build bonds that help the students feel supported.

Marci Travis and Eliya Deckinger both have had a huge part in the start of the Tiger Virtual School. There are thirty-three enrolled from Kindergarten to Seniors. It has been a rollercoaster start but things are starting to even out and work great. They are both extremely excited with the start and continuation of the virtual school.

The board approved the consent agenda.

  • Board Minutes: 08-10-26, 08-27-26
  • Financials – Cash Flow Report
  • Check Register
  • Payroll – August 20, 2026 – $1,713,565.26
  • Activity Funds Accounts
  • USD 234 Gifts
  • HS Handbook Edit
  • Fundraising Application

Superintendent Zach Johnson gave a thank you to everyone that has attended the Strategic Planning meetings so far. The next will be September 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. iReady fall results will be shared with parents soon.

Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided a shared document and shared the two passenger vans have arrived and are being used. He also went over a few upcoming dates: Financial Audit will begin next week, Count Day is September 21st, and the KSDE audit is coming soon.

Special Education Director Tonya Barnes shared an update and reported the SPED Audit is finished and the district did an excellent job. She has also implemented a Friday Notes email that will help the staff receive more information and training. Feedback has been great with this added information.

The Board approved the following:

  • School Vehicle Purchase
  • One Year Lease Agreement Renewal with Head Start
  • Concession Stand Coordinator Supplemental Position
  • New Supplemental Duty Compensation
  • Construction Management Services Agreement with Builtwell Consulting, LLC

There was one present for Public Forum.

The Board went into executive session for personnel matters.

The Board approved the Personnel Report.

President David Stewart adjourned the meeting.

Personnel Report – Approved

September 14, 2026

Resignations / Terminations / Retirements

  • Beth, Whitney – Supplemental Resignation – Head Track Coach – Middle School
  • Button, Shayla – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
  • Daly, Bryce – Resignation – Technology Coordinator
  • Kiel, Simas – Supplemental Resignation – Assistant Track Coach – Middle School
  • LaFarge Dehner, Dani – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
  • Long, Daniel – Termination – Paraprofessional – High School
  • McDonald, Maggie – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Middle School
  • Mitchell, Stephen – Resignation – Technology Director
  • Peters, Julia – Resignation – KSD Driver/Para – High School
  • Shepherd, Melissa – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
  • Simpson, Doug – Resignation – Activity Bus Driver
  • Tate, Madlynn – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Preschool
  • Tate, Wanita – Resignation – Bus Driver

Employment

Classified Recommendations for 2026-27 School Year:

  • Avery, Karen – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
  • Bradley, Brittany – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
  • Clark, Jennifer – Paraprofessional – Middle School
  • Eichenberger, Justin – Part Time Paraprofessional – High School
  • Horlacher, Melanie – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
  • Hull, Lauren – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
  • Majors, Kaylee – Full Time Van Driver – Preschool
  • Pitts, Bill – KSD Route Driver
  • Pfohl, Cari – Part Time Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
  • Rea-Banda, Yandi – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
  • Simpson, Doug – Full Time Bus Driver
  • Smith, Bobba – Paraprofessional – KRI
  • Weber, Sheila – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
  • Weber, Sheila – Full Time Van Driver – SPED
  • Worthing, Beth – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott

Supplemental Recommendations

  • Beth, Whitney – Assistant Track Coach – Middle School
  • Brittain, Michelle – PDC – Middle School
  • Fairbanks, Janet – Virtual Support Teacher – Social Studies
  • Farrington, Jannah – DLM Building Test Coordinator
  • Gorman, Krista – Building Test Coordinator – High School
  • Gorman, Krista – Building Test Coordinator – Middle School
  • Hughes, Madison – Wellness Coordinator – Winfield Scott
  • Mayberry, Polly – ESOL Coordinator
  • Middle School Supplemental
  • Nelson, Andrew – Virtual Support Teacher – Elective
  • Nelsen, Lori – .5 District Wellness Coordinator
  • Russell, Deborah – Virtual Support Teacher – Science
  • Simas, Kiel – Head Track Coach – Middle School
  • Sauerwein, Stacy – .5 District Wellness Coordinator
  • Stafford, Jennifer – Concession Stand Coordinator – High School
  • Tally, Jenna – Virtual Support Teacher – Elective
  • Travis, Marci – Building Test Coordinator – Eugene Ware

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Bourbon County Sheriff's Office

Bourbon County Jail Report: Sept. 15–16, 2026

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Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office — Arrest Summary Report

Period: 09/15/2026 – 09/16/2026

Arrests

Inmate Name Agency Held For Arrest Date Released Date Age
Alverto-Lopez, Angel Eduardo (#2026-000790) Fort Scott Police Department 9/15/2026 7:14 AM 9/15/2026 9:37 AM 21

Charges — Alverto-Lopez, Angel Eduardo

Charge Warrant Type Bond Type Bond Amt.
Human Smuggling ×6 No No Bond $0.00
Operate a Motor Vehicle Without a Valid License No No Bond $0.00
Possess Paraphernalia; Unknown Misdemeanor No No Bond $0.00
Possession of Marijuana No No Bond $0.00

Bond Total: $0.00

Inmate Released List

Period: 09/15/2026 – 09/16/2026

Inmate Name Inmate No. Booked Date Released Date/Time Age Race Sex Release Type Released To
Alverto-Lopez, Angel Eduardo 2026-000790 09/15/2026 9/15/26 9:37 AM 21 — M Nothing Filed Self
Church, Chad Matthew 2026-000787 09/13/2026 9/15/26 7:22 PM 55 W M Time Served Self

Total Inmates Released: 2

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P.E.O. Trivia Night Fundraiser – Sept. 19 at Liberty Theater

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P.E.O. Chapter CA of Fort Scott is teaming up with What the Trivia? for a community Trivia Night benefiting educational and scholarship opportunities for women locally and around the world.

Trivia Night Fundraiser

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Liberty Theater | 113 S. Main, Fort Scott

Doors & Taco Bar Open at 5:00 p.m.
Trivia begins at 6:00 p.m.
$40 per person — dinner included!

No pre-registration needed! Gather your friends and put together a team of six, then simply show up ready to play. Coming solo or don’t have a full team? That’s okay—we’ll help you find a team!

Along with a great night of trivia, there will be raffle items, a 50/50 raffle, a cash bar, and a cash prize for the first-place team.

Best of all, your night out helps P.E.O. continue its mission of creating educational opportunities for women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans, and support of Cottey College.

Grab your smartest friends—or at least your most fun ones—and join us for a great evening for an even better cause!

For more information, visit the PEO Sisterhood Fort Scott Chapter Trivia Night Fundraiser Facebook Event Page.

Submitted by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce on behalf of P.E.O. Chapter CA of Fort Scott.

Fort Scott

City of Fort Scott Commission Agenda Summary for September 15, 2026 Meeting

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Fort Scott City Commission Meeting

9-15-26 Agenda

Fort Scott City Commission Meeting Agenda – September 15, 2026, 6:00 PM

  • I. Call to Order
  • II. Pledge of Allegiance
  • III. Invocation
  • IV. Approval of Agenda
  • V. Consent Agenda
    • A. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1416-A – Expense Approval Report – Payment Dates of August 26, 2026 – September 9, 2026: $505,024.42
    • B. Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting of September 1, 2026
    • C. Request to Pay Jeff Asbell Excavating & Trucking, Inc. – Application for Payment No. 7 – Davis Lift Station: $114,300.00
    • D. Request to Pay Earles Engineering & Inspection, LLC – Invoice #18780 – EEI Project No. 26-08 Topo Wall St Phase 3 – Survey Completed 100%: $20,000.00
    • E. Request to Pay Earles Engineering & Inspection, LLC – Invoice #18797 – EEI Project No. 26-402 Davis Lift Station Extraneous Flow – Payroll: $9,883.14
    • F. Request to Pay Earles Engineering & Inspection, LLC – Invoice #18795 – EEI Project No. 25-12 East National Phase I – Final Design 95% and Bidding 5%: $10,725.00
    • G. Request to Pay Strukel Electric – Payment Application No. 1 – FSK Airport Runway Lighting Repair: $139,218.75
    • H. August Financials
  • VI. Public Comment
  • VII. Appearances
  • VIII. New Business
    • Action Items
      • A. Consideration of Small Business Grant Applications for Quarter 3 of 2026: Brooklyn Holder, Rachel Pruitt, Travis Sawyer, Brent Cavin, Katie Freeman, Maria Morris, and Hardi Patel – M. Wyatt
      • B. Discussion of Lake Lot Sales – B. Matkin
    • Public Hearing
      • A. Budget Hearing – B. Hart & J. Oliphant / BakerTilly
  • IX. Unfinished Business
    • A. Consideration of Ordinance No. 3801 – An Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code 5.08 – Alcoholic Liquor; 5.12 Cereal Malt Beverages and 5.14 Cereal Malt Beverages – Beer Gardens – First Reading – Tabled from September 1, 2026
    • B. Status Update for 118 E. Wall
  • X. Reports and Comments
  • XI. Adjourn
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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 14, 2026

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 14, 2026

Fort Scott police, fire and EMS logged 55 calls for service on September 14, 2026.

Reports and Arrests

Juvenile — 7:32 AM, 1005 Charles St, Bronson. Complaint No. 26-0881BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 11:33 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01496FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 11:38 AM, 6th St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01497FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Other Agency Assist — 1:03 PM, Pine St. Complaint No. 26-01498FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Lost Property — 2:27 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01499FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Theft — 2:36 PM, 817 Little St. Complaint No. 26-01500FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Found Property — 6:25 PM, 1920 S Main St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01501FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 9:31 PM, Caldwell, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01502FS. Disposition: ARRC.

Traffic Stop — 10:55 PM, 1920 S Main St. Complaint No. 26-0882BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Fire and EMS

EMS — 6:18 AM, 201 W 23rd St. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 10:54 AM, 820 S Horton St, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

Fire / Other — 11:54 AM, 1101 S Barbee St. Disposition: FIRE.

EMS / Transfer — 3:55 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: * Multiple.

EMS / Standby — 4:47 PM, 815 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 5:30 PM, 1984 195th, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 6:04 PM, 324 S Holbrook St, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 7:12 PM, Judson. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 8:55 PM, 324 Holbrook St, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 9:35 PM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

Other Calls for Service

Traffic Stop — 4:49 AM, 1500 Blk, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Accident / Non-Injury — 6:13 AM, 3 Hwy. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint / Dead Animal Pickup/Debris — 6:56 AM, Deer Rd, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / County — 6:57 AM, 215th. Disposition: HBD.

Accident / Injury Unknown — 7:36 AM, 755 Hwy 54, Fort Scott. Disposition: * Multiple.

Follow-Up — 8:16 AM, 1801 Steen, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 8:29 AM, 1st St. Disposition: 77.

27,28,29 Checks — 9:53 AM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: HBD.

911 / Accidental — 10:05 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBD.

Follow-Up — 10:43 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 10:48 AM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: * Multiple.

Check Subject — 11:03 AM, 3rd St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 11:11 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Vin Inspections / County — 12:23 PM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Check Subject — 12:26 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 2:51 PM, 618 Heylman, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Other Agency Assist — 3:45 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd #C, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 5:07 PM, 320 S Holbrook St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Remove Subject — 5:57 PM, 2322 S Main St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint — 6:14 PM, National Ave. Disposition: 77.

Noise Complaint — 7:04 PM, 701 N National Ave #23, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint / Dead Animal Pickup/Debris — 7:07 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: 77.

Seeking Advice/Info — 7:06 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

911 / Hang Up — 8:44 PM, 23 W 1st St. Disposition: HBD.

Accident / Non-Injury — 8:56 PM, 39 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Check Vehicle — 9:25 PM, Shute St. Disposition: HBO.

Check Vehicle — 10:00 PM, 12th St. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stops

Traffic Stop — 7:08 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:18 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:22 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:41 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:34 PM, 2224 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:47 PM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:49 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:10 PM, Scott St. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 10:55 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Total Calls for Service: 55

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Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Report – September 15, 2026

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Bourbon County Sheriff's Report

Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Report – September 15, 2026

Arrested

Alverto-Lopez, Angel Eduardo (Age 21) — Arrested 9/15/2026 7:14 AM by Fort Scott Police Department. Charges: Human Smuggling x6, Operate a Motor Vehicle Without a Valid License, Possess Paraphernalia (Unknown Misdemeanor), Possession of Marijuana. Bond: $0.00 (No Bond).

Released

Anderson, Adam — Released 9/14/2026 11:15 AM via Surety Bond (A+ Bail Bonds).

Carson, Lowell — Released 9/14/2026 1:47 PM via Surety Bond (Able Bonding).

Finchum, Brandon Keith — Released 9/14/2026 11:00 AM via Time Served (Self).

Hegge, Jaimie Sueann — Released 9/14/2026 10:52 AM via Surety Bond (A Plus Bonding).

Houdashelt, Randy Keith — Released 9/14/2026 10:31 PM via Own Recognizance (Self).

Litchfield, Leslie Lee — Released 9/14/2026 8:00 PM via Surety Bond (Able Bonding).

Morris, Johnathan Imar — Released 9/14/2026 11:36 AM via Surety Bond (Able Bonding).

Young, Leslie — Released 9/14/2026 10:24 AM via Surety Bond (Able Bonding).

Total Inmates Released: 8

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