Bourbon County, Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes, Submitted

Lowell Milken Center Awarded Kansas Kiwanis Foundation Grant

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Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes Awarded Kansas Kiwanis Foundation, Inc. Grant

Fort Scott, Kansas – The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes has been awarded a grant from the Kansas Kiwanis Foundation, Inc.

The project, titled “Bourbon County Social Service Magnets,” will consist of 500 4×6 magnets with up-to-date contact information for social services available in Bourbon County. These magnets can be extremely useful for single mothers and women with children seeking healthcare and mental healthcare, childcare, protection, food, clothing, lodging, and internet access. The Milken Center will distribute the magnets to police, sheriffs, Pete’s gas stations, grocery stores, coffee shops, libraries, beauty salons, and all social service contacts. The magnets will also be available for pickup at the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes at 1 South Main St., Fort Scott, Kansas.

“Working with our local Kiwanis Club for the first time has given us the opportunity to help those in crisis get the help they need quickly. So many of our unsung heroes at the Lowell Milken Center are women and this is a perfect way to honor them!” said Norm Conard, Executive Director of the LMC of Unsung Heroes.

The project is expected to be completed by the end of this summer.

About the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes: The LMC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that works with students and educators within a range of diverse academic disciplines to develop projects focused on unsung heroes. Our mission is to share those projects and the stories of these unsung heroes with our community through our museum at the Center. The LMC is located at 1 South Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701.

About the Kansas Kiwanis Foundation: The Kansas Kiwanis Foundation was founded in 1963 and is a charitable corporation organized under the laws of the State of Kansas. The foundation supports Kiwanis Club and District activities as well as individual Kansans from all over the state. They sponsor scholarships and community projects – “Only by each of us giving are we able to make a difference.”

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Police Department

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – August 20, 2026

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – August 20, 2026

Fort Scott police, fire and EMS logged 70 calls for service on August 20, 2026.

Reports and Arrests

Warrant Service / Arrest — 10:00 AM, 221 S Judson. Complaint No. 26-01341FS. Disposition: ARRC.

Rape — 12:21 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01342FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 2:27 PM, Jayhawk, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0775BB. Disposition: ARRC.

Domestic / Verbal — 3:22 PM, 1206 E Wall St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01343FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Theft — 5:34 PM, 2500 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01344FS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Child Custody Dispute — 5:37 PM, 1419 E 1st St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01345FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 8:28 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0776BB. Disposition: ARRC.

Traffic Stop — 11:25 PM, 3rd St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01346FS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Theft — 12:10 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01347FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Fire and EMS

EMS — 8:18 AM, 1244 E Oak, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 9:50 AM, 1002 Osbun St, Fort Scott. Disposition: * Multiple.

EMS — 10:17 PM, 1607 Clairmont. Disposition: AMBU.

Other Calls for Service

Follow-Up — 1:16 AM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 3:33 AM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info — 4:16 AM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 4:58 AM, 502 Burke, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

27,28,29 Checks — 8:23 AM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: HBO.

Court — 8:45 AM, 210 S National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Escort / Funeral — 10:08 AM, 1919 S Horton, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Check Welfare — 10:59 AM, 959 Yale Rd, Mapleton. Disposition: 22.

Check Records / Criminal History — 11:07 AM, 1604 S National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

Traffic Complaint / Driving — 11:30 AM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: 77.

Threat — 11:33 AM, 107 N Eddy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

VIN Inspections / County — 12:14 PM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 12:17 PM, 601 N Barbee, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Transport / Prisoner — 12:54 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 1:25 PM, 102 S National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: RPTS.

Animal Control — 2:41 PM, 2322 S Main St. Disposition: HBO.

911 / Accidental — 2:53 PM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: HBD.

Other Agency Assist — 3:18 PM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: HBD.

Follow-Up — 3:59 PM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Other Agency Assist — 4:27 PM, 3rd St. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 4:31 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Vehicle Unlock — 4:41 PM, 2 N National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 4:43 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Vehicle Unlock — 6:02 PM, 400 N National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Check Welfare — 6:16 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Check Vehicle — 8:58 PM, 2354 Jayhawk. Disposition: HBO.

Check Area — 10:56 PM, Margrave St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

27,28,29 Checks — 5:01 AM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 7:37 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Check Vehicle — 7:38 AM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 7:39 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stops

Traffic Stop — 4:47 AM, 2400 S Main St #300. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 5:18 AM, 54 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:28 AM, 1920 S Main St. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 12:57 PM, 23rd St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 1:16 PM, 3rd St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:58 PM, 823 Margrave St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 4:09 PM, 12th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:20 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:31 PM, Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:57 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:08 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:27 PM, 140th, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:30 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 8:39 PM, Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:46 PM, 6th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:06 PM, 700Blk, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:12 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 9:35 PM, 902 E Wall, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:46 PM, Oak, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 10:23 PM, 6th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 10:53 PM, Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:12 PM, Walburn, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:26 PM, 6th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:50 PM, 18th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 2:09 AM, 400 National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 2:17 AM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:36 AM, 10th St. Disposition: WW.

Total Calls for Service: 70

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K-State Extension

Back-to-School Safety by Amanda Clasen

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Amanda Clasen

Amanda Clasen – Community Vitality Agent
August 2026

 

Back-to-School Safety: Start the Year on the Right Foot or Pedal

Back-to-school season is happening in the Southwind District. The backpacks are coming out, school supplies are being purchased, and families are getting back into their school-year routines. The weather is nice, and for some students, that back-to-school routine includes walking or riding a bicycle to and from school. As another school year begins, it is a great time for families to talk about and practice safe habits for getting to school.

If your child will be walking or biking to school, make the trip together before the first day. Identify safe places to cross, stop signs, traffic signals and areas where extra caution may be needed. Younger children should have adult supervision as they learn their route. Older children should still have a planned route and know where they should cross. Whenever possible, encourage children to walk or bike with a sibling, friend or group.

A properly fitted helmet should be part of every bike ride. Remind young riders to:

  • Ride on the right side of the road, traveling with traffic.
  • Stop at intersections and obey stop signs and traffic signals.
  • Look both ways and make sure it is safe before entering a street or turning.
  • Use bike lanes and appropriate hand signals when available.

Before school starts, check the bicycle to make sure the tires are properly inflated, the brakes work and the bike is in good condition.

Since not all children ride their bikes to school, students that are walking have some important safety skills to learn as well. Teach children to cross at designated intersections rather than in the middle of a block. Before crossing, look in all directions and continue watching for vehicles. Even when a pedestrian has the right-of-way, drivers may not always see them.

Children should follow traffic signals and listen to crossing guards. Older students should also put away their phones and avoid distractions such as texting or wearing headphones while walking. During early morning or evening hours, brightly colored clothing and reflective materials can help children be more visible to drivers.

Back-to-school safety does not have to be a lecture. Take a practice walk or bike ride and ask your child to point out where they would stop, where they would cross and what they should watch for. Whether your child walks, bikes, takes the bus or travels by car, a few minutes of preparation can help start the school year safely and on the right foot!

For additional information, visit HealthyChildren.org from the American Academy of Pediatrics or explore Bike Easy’s Bike & Walk Education Resources.

For more information, please contact Community Vitality Agent Amanda Clasen at any Southwind District office or at [email protected].

Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott — Aug. 21 Weekend

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott — August 21st Weekend Edition!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

What's Happening in Fort Scott

Historic Trolley Tours

Ride Dolly the Trolley and explore Fort Scott’s history with a narrated tour.
Fridays & Saturdays – Now Boarding!

SAVE THE DATE!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Coffees
Every Thursday at 8am

Upcoming Calendar of Events

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Visit your National Park! Visitor Center and historic buildings are open Friday through Tuesday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. The grounds continue to be open daily from ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset.
Click HERE to visit the website.

The Artificers

Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes for ALL ages!

BINGO – American Legion Post 25

BINGO hosted by the American Legion Post 25 every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month unless it falls on a holiday. Doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm at Memorial Hall. (Taking the month of August off for BINGO & will start again in September)

KANSASWORKS in Fort Scott

Every Tuesday 9am–4pm
Office located at the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, 104 N. National Ave.
620-231-4250

FS Public Library

Wednesday Writers every Wed. @ 1:30–3pm
201 S. National Ave.

$3 Tuesdays at Fort Cinema!

Follow their Facebook Page HERE for updates!

Kansas Small Business Development Center

At the Chamber, 231 E. Wall St.
Every 2nd Thursday of the month, 9am–3pm

Want more details or updates on Community, Chamber, and Member events? You can find full dates, times, locations, and links on our community calendar on the Chamber’s website at:
ὄ9 fortscott.com/events/calendar/

Recurring Events

Farmers Market

Saturday Markets (May–October): 8am–12pm
Tuesday Markets (June–August): 4–6pm

This Weekend in Fort Scott — August 22–23

Saturday, August 22

Bolt Bevs + Bites Grand Opening
Saturday, August 22
1808 S. National Ave., Fort Scott
Four medium drinks for $16 with the Fill-A-Tray special
Enter to win a Bolt-branded HydroJug with 50% off drink refills for one year! There are TWO giveaway cups available!

✈️ Breakfast Fly-In
⏰ 7:30 to 11 a.m.

Fort Scott Municipal Airport, 1869 Indian Road
Donation-based breakfast

Fort Scott Farmers Market
⏰ 8 a.m. to noon
Gathering Square Pavilion

Sunflower Trail Ride
Kansas Rocks Recreation Park
Event fees apply

Historic Fort Scott Trolley Tours
⏰ 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Departs from the Chamber, 231 E. Wall St.
Adults $6, children 12 and under $4

FSCC Women’s Basketball Camp
Saturday, August 22
Buck Run Community Center
$30 per participant
⏰ Grades 2 through 5: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
⏰ Grades 6 through 8: 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Register at rec.recdesk.com

Summer Jam 2026
⏰ 3:30 to 10 p.m.
Gathering Square Pavilion
Free admission
Tribute bands, food vendors and craft vendors
Bring a lawn chair!

FSHS Tiger Football Red and White Scrimmage
⏰ 7 p.m.
Frary Field
Free admission
Free-will donations will be accepted to support the FSHS general athletic fund. Fort Scott High School

✅ See more events & details: https://fortscott.com/events

Shopping – Support Local!

Boutiques – Antiques – Flea Markets & more!
Click here for Chamber member specialty shopping & other retail in Downtown & other areas of the community.

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701
620-223-3566
fortscott.com

Kansas

Start Date Change: K-7 Pavement Patching Begins Sept. 8 in Bourbon County

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UPDATE: The start date on this project has changed.

The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin a pavement patching project on Tuesday, Sept. 8, on K-7 north and west of Fort Scott in Bourbon County.

The nearly 14-mile project area starts at U.S. 54 and continues north to the K-31 junction.

A pilot car will guide motorists through the work zone as the project progresses. Motorists can expect delays of up to 15 minutes.

The K-7 project is expected to be completed in October, conditions permitting.

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

KDOT urges motorists to stay alert, follow posted signs and refrain from hand-held mobile device use in all active work zones. 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.

Bourbon County

Republicans Set Sept. 1 Convention to Nominate a New County Clerk

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The Bourbon County Republican Party will meet Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. in the Ellis Building at Fort Scott Community College to select a nominee for county clerk.

The meeting comes one day after County Clerk Susan Walker’s resignation takes effect Aug. 31.

Under Kansas law — K.S.A. 19-303 and K.S.A. 25-3902 — the vacancy is filled by a convention of the party’s precinct committeemen and committeewomen, who select a nominee. That person is then appointed by the governor. The party has 21 days from formal notice of the vacancy to convene, and the governor has seven days to make the appointment after receiving the convention’s certificate.

Anyone interested in being considered may contact party chair Kaety Bowers at [email protected]. Under the party’s stated criteria, any registered voter eligible to hold public office in Kansas can be considered.

The party had begun the replacement process earlier this month before pausing it at the direction of the Kansas Secretary of State’s office, which said the process could not proceed until a formal resignation had been submitted. Bowers said at the time that the party would act “the moment formal notice is properly filed.” Walker signed her resignation letter to Gov. Laura Kelly on Aug. 15.

Kansas

KDOT Permanently Closes Yates Center Rest Area on U.S. 75

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Aug. 20, 2021

KDOT Has Permanently Closed Yates Center Rest Area on U.S. 75

The Kansas Department of Transportation has permanently closed the rest area on U.S. 75 north of Yates Center in Woodson County.

The rest area, which is about 5.5 miles north of U.S. 54 on U.S. 75, has been closed to the public for maintenance, repairs and evaluation since February.

The decision to close the facility followed an internal review of its condition, usage levels and long-term viability. Repairing the damage or replacing the facility would be too costly given current funding priorities. Also, alternative rest areas and services are available on the corridor.

The building has been razed, and demolition of remaining pavement is in progress.

KDOT urges motorists to stay alert, follow posted signs and refrain from hand-held mobile device use in all active work zones. 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.

Obituary

Obituary of Marsha Diane Hayden

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Marsha Diane Hayden, 73, of Pittsburg, Kansas, passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. She was born on June 16, 1953, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Maurice Keith and Mary Rosalee Bloomfield Dugan. She attended school in Fort Scott until her family moved to Greeley, Colorado when she was in the 7th grade. She graduated from Valley High School in Gilcrest, Colorado and then Aims Community College in Greeley, Colorado. She married Randy Hayden in 1982 and they divorced in 2013. She worked for several years at Names & Numbers.

Marsha is survived by her daughter, Lisa Hayden of Pittsburg, Kansas, a brother, Dennis Dugan of Greeley, Colorado and 5 grandsons, Tyler Black, Brady Hayden, Gabriel, Jaxon, and Ashur Black. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Mark Dugan.

Following cremation, services for Marsha Hayden will be at 2:00pm, Thursday, September 10, 2026 at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home in Fort Scott, Kansas with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Harry Hynes Hospice, contributions may be sent to or left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, P.O. Box 309,15 W. Wall St., Fort Scott, Kansas 66701.

 

Bourbon County, Bourbon County Sheriff's Office

Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Report – August 21, 2026

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Bourbon County Sheriff's Report

Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Report – August 21, 2026

Arrested

Reed, Wesley Alan (Age 26) — Arrested 8/20/2026 12:02 AM by Fort Scott Police Department. Charges: Domestic Battery; Knowing/Reckless Bodily Harm, Violation of Protection Order; Protective Order. Bond: $2,500.00 (No Cash/Surety).

Susanke, Lauren (Age 29) — Arrested 8/20/2026 12:02 AM by Fort Scott Police Department. Charges: Assault, Criminal Damage to Property; Misdemeanor. Bond: $2,500.00 (No Cash/Surety).

Chaney, Darrell James (Age 29) — Arrested 8/20/2026 10:23 AM by Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office. Charge: Warrant Bourbon County (Probation Violation) — Warrant No. BB-24-CR-160. Bond: $2,000.00. Released 8/20/2026 4:29 PM via Surety Bond (Larry Lamb).

Greenfield, Kurt James (Age 73) — Arrested 8/20/2026 2:46 PM by Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office. Charge: DUI; Misdemeanor. Bond: $0.00 (No Bond).

Olkowski, Mark Logan (Age 36) — Arrested 8/20/2026 8:42 PM by Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office. Charges: Basic Speed, Expired Registration, Vehicle Liability Insurance Required, Ignition Interlock Device; Operate Car Without Device, License Restrictions. Bond: $0.00 (No Bond).

Released

Bell, Brandon Steven Russell — Released 8/20/2026 4:30 PM via Surety Bond (Larry Lamb).

Chaney, Darrell James — Released 8/20/2026 4:29 PM via Surety Bond (Larry Lamb).

Hoover, Dale Laverne — Released 8/20/2026 4:06 AM via Own Recognizance (Self).

Pickett, Chelsey Nicole — Released 8/20/2026 2:34 PM via Own Recognizance (Self).

Steeley, Jeremy Glenn — Released 8/20/2026 1:52 PM via Own Recognizance (Self).

Total Inmates Released: 5

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Fort Scott, Fort Scott Police Department

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – August 19, 2026

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – August 19, 2026

Fort Scott police, fire and EMS logged 73 calls for service on August 19, 2026.

Reports and Arrests

Seeking Advice/Info — 1:38 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01332FS. Disposition: RPTC.

Domestic / Physical — 6:15 AM, 1135 E Wall St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01333FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Missing Person — 9:02 AM, 1761 Locust Rd. Complaint No. 26-0773BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Seeking Advice/Info / Walk-In — 9:31 AM, 293 E 20th St. Complaint No. 26-0774BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Theft — 3:44 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01334FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Domestic / Verbal — 4:13 PM, 323 S Broadway, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01335FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Trespassing — 5:45 PM, 113 Barbee St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01336FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 9:48 PM, 69 Hwy #North. Complaint No. 26-01337FS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Domestic / Verbal — 11:34 PM, 406 Circle Dr, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01338FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Domestic / Verbal — 11:34 PM, 406 Circle Dr, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01339FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Fire and EMS

EMS — 12:56 PM, 2207 115th St, Mapleton. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 3:16 PM, 1517 S Broadway. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 4:17 PM, 306 Arthur St, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 4:56 PM, 1791 158th, Devon. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 9:23 PM, 1202 Beech, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS / Transfer — 8:34 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS / Transfer — 11:25 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: AMBU.

Fire / Other — 4:01 PM, Soldier Rd, Fort Scott. Disposition: * Multiple.

Other Calls for Service

Traffic Stop — 2:35 AM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 2:50 AM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

27,28,29 Checks — 3:33 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: NR.

Follow-Up — 3:49 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Check Subject — 5:07 AM, 1928 Maple Rd. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 6:33 AM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Check Subject — 7:10 AM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Transient Assist — 7:14 AM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: 22.

Public Assist — 7:19 AM, 601 E 5th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 7:26 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Public Assist — 8:11 AM, Shute St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

No Problem — 9:09 AM, 202 S State, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: NR.

Traffic Stop — 9:17 AM, 6th St. Disposition: WW.

Check Vehicle — 9:57 AM, 2322 S Main St. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 11:09 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 11:27 AM, 1206 Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Other Agency Assist — 11:27 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Other Agency Assist — 11:29 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 11:41 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 11:54 AM, 12th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Animal Control — 11:53 AM, 7th, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 12:04 PM, 2328 S Main St. Disposition: RPTS.

Follow-Up — 12:09 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: 77.

Remove Subject — 12:29 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 12:54 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / Walk-In — 1:04 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Motorist Assist — 1:28 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 1:56 PM, 7th. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 2:30 PM, 3rd St. Disposition: NTA.

Traffic Stop — 2:43 PM, 6th. Disposition: WW.

Follow-Up — 3:12 PM, 419 Crawford. Disposition: HBO.

Repo — 3:17 PM, 2037 Locust Rd. Disposition: HBD.

Traffic Stop — 3:25 PM, 2nd St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 4:25 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Theft — 4:35 PM, 998 N National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 5:01 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Vehicle Unlock — 5:19 PM, 2500 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Check Subject — 5:32 PM, 1708 S National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: 22.

911 / Accidental — 5:53 PM, 407 S Eddy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

Traffic Complaint / Livestock — 6:02 PM, Eagle, Fort Scott. Disposition: 77.

Follow-Up — 6:09 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint / Driving — 6:26 PM, 1920 S Main St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info — 6:36 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Juvenile — 6:50 PM, 2103 Horton St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 7:20 PM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

Follow-Up — 7:39 PM, 915 Oak. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 7:58 PM, 206 W Humboldt. Disposition: WW.

Parking Complaint — 8:40 PM, 505 Main St. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info — 8:52 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 9:02 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Suspicious Activity — 9:23 PM, 101 S State St, Fort Scott. Disposition: 77.

Check Subject — 10:53 PM, 8th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: 77.

Juvenile — 11:10 PM, 802 S Margrave St, Fort Scott. Disposition: 22.

Total Calls for Service: 73

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Obituary

Obituary: John Slater, Age 85

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John Slater, age 85, a resident of Hiattville, Kansas, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026, at the Medicalodge of Ft. Scott.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, August 29th at the Cheney Witt Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Friday, August 28th at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Private burial will take place at a later date at the Memorial Hill Cemetery in Waynoka, Oklahoma.

Memorials are suggested to either the Slater Scholarship Fund at Northwest Technology Center or to the Ft. Scott Community College Livestock Judging Team and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701.

Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Fort Scott Community College

FSCC Board of Trustees Special Meeting Aug. 21

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The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees will hold a special board meeting on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in the Ellis Fine Arts Building.

The public agenda for the meeting is as follows:

Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Ellis Fine Arts Center — August 21, 2026 — 12:00 P.M.

1.0 Call Meeting to Order – Chair Doug Ropp

2.0 Flag Salute & Invocation

3.0 Personnel

  • 3.1 Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (ACTION)
  • 3.2 Exit Executive Session – Return to Open Session (ACTION)
  • 3.3 Consideration of Chief Information Officer (ACTION)
  • 3.4 Consideration of Dean of Enrollment & Student Services (ACTION)

4.0 Adjourn (ACTION)

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