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FSCC Board of Trustees Special Meeting Aug. 31

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The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Ellis Fine Arts Building.

The meeting will begin with the 2026–2027 Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing, followed by the 2026–2027 Budget Hearing. Upon completion of both hearings, the Board will proceed with the remaining regular agenda items.

Public comment opportunities will be provided during both the Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing and the Budget Hearing for interested taxpayers and members of the public to provide comments related to those respective matters.

Meeting Information

Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Ellis Fine Arts Building, Fort Scott Community College

Public Agenda

1.0 Call Meeting to Order – Chair Doug Ropp
1.1 Roll Call of Trustees by the Clerk (Bailey, Brown, Cosens, Hoyt, McKinnis, Ropp)

2.0 Flag Salute & Invocation

3.0 2026–2027 Revenue Neutral Hearing
3.1 Open 2026–2027 Revenue Neutral Hearing (Information)
3.2 Comments From The Public (Information)
3.3 Consideration of Resolution No. 26-08 (Action)
3.4 Close Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing (Information)

4.0 2026–2027 Budget Hearing
4.1 Open FY 2026–2027 Budget Hearing (Information)
4.2 Presentation of Proposed Budget (Information)
4.3 Comments from the Public (Information)
4.4 Close 2026–2027 Budget Hearing (Information)

5.0 Consideration of Resolution 26-09 (Action)

6.0 Old Business
6.1 Contract Termination with USD 234 (Information)
6.2 Consideration of Course Catalog Revisions (Action)

7.0 New Business
7.1 FSCC Capital Improvement Plan (Information)
7.2 Consideration of Merchandise Store RFP (Action)

8.0 Personnel
8.1 Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action)
8.2 Exit Executive Session – Return to Open Session (Action)
8.3 Employment Matters of Non-Elected Personnel (Action)

9.0 Board Workshop on HLC Criterion 2 (Information)

10.0 Adjourn (Action)

The full agenda is available as an attachment: 08_31_2026_Public_Agenda.pdf

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – August 28, 2026

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – August 28, 2026

Fort Scott police, fire and EMS logged 65 calls for service on August 28, 2026.

Reports and Arrests

Fraud — 9:19 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01395FS. Disposition: RPTC.

Juvenile — 8:12 PM, 1013 E 14th St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01397FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Fire and EMS

Fire / Other — 8:27 AM, 4th Fire. Disposition: FIRE.

EMS — 9:44 AM, 1624 S National Ave. Disposition: AMBU.

Fire / Grass — 1:59 PM, 225th, Fort Scott. Disposition: FIRE.

Fire / Grass — 4:02 PM, 1849 245th, Fort Scott. Disposition: FIRE.

EMS — 3:30 PM, 754 Hill St, Fort Scott. Disposition: * Multiple.

EMS — 5:03 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: AMBU.

Other Calls for Service

27,28,29 Checks — 12:34 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBD.

Check Area — 1:46 AM, Steen. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 8:23 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 9:09 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 9:14 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: RPTS.

Alarm / Burglary — 9:31 AM, 1762 255th, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Public Assist — 9:51 AM, Pine St. Disposition: HBD.

VIN Inspections / County — 10:32 AM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

911 / Accidental — 10:36 AM, 1604 S National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

Fraud — 10:37 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: 77.

Traffic Complaint / Livestock — 11:24 AM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: HBO.

Other Agency Assist — 11:44 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Check Vehicle — 2:56 PM, 516 S Burke. Disposition: HBO.

Public Assist — 3:17 PM, 724 S Clark, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Alarm / Panic — 3:29 PM, 324 S National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Accident / Non-Injury — 3:54 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Check Subject — 4:06 PM, N National Ave. Disposition: 77.

Check Records / Criminal History — 4:24 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBD.

Follow-Up — 4:28 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBD.

Traffic Complaint / Driving — 5:21 PM, 235th. Disposition: HBO.

Other Agency Assist — 5:51 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info — 6:13 PM, 121 N Washington St. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 6:34 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info — 7:03 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

911 / Hang Up — 7:09 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBD.

Found Property — 7:45 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

Check Vehicle — 8:26 PM, 54 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Suspicious Activity — 8:33 PM, 1225 S Main St. Disposition: UNF.

Traffic Complaint / Livestock — 8:41 PM, Indian Rd. Disposition: HBO.

Noise Complaint — 9:47 PM, 718 S Crawford. Disposition: HBO.

Threat — 9:58 PM, 1734 E Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Check Subject — 9:59 PM, 2420 S Main St. Disposition: * Multiple.

Seeking Advice/Info — 10:16 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Juvenile — 11:30 PM, 1013 E 14th St. Disposition: RPTS.

Traffic Stops

Traffic Stop — 7:40 AM, 5th St, Uniontown. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:14 AM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 12:49 PM, 12th St. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 1:34 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 2:07 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 2:14 PM, 1st St. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:55 PM, 1122 Horton St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:42 PM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:51 PM, 1st St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:58 PM, 3rd St. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:13 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 8:20 PM, 6th St. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:36 PM, Horton St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 8:37 PM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 9:13 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 9:28 PM, Wall St. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 9:35 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:40 PM, Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 9:49 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 10:49 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:11 PM, Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:47 PM, Margrave St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:54 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Total Calls for Service: 65

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – August 24–27, 2026

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – August 24–27, 2026

Fort Scott police, fire and EMS logged 235 calls for service from August 24–27, 2026.

August 24, 2026

Traffic Stop — 1:04 AM, Eddy, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01364FS. Disposition: ARRC.

EMS — 2:34 AM, 2401 S Horton, Fort Scott. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Complaint / Livestock — 3:00 AM, 54 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: 77.

EMS — 3:07 AM, 935 215th, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01365FS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Check Area — 3:39 AM, 2500 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

EMS — 5:27 AM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: AMBU.

Other Agency Assist — 5:30 AM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

EMS / Medical Alarm — 6:26 AM, 1626 S Judson. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 6:38 AM, 519 S Crawford, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

Motorist Assist — 6:43 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Alarm / Burglary — 7:01 AM, 101 Old Fort Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBD.

27,28,29 Checks — 7:11 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 7:43 AM, 402 Lee’s Circle Drive. Disposition: HBO.

Building Check — 8:04 AM, 140th Grand Rd. Disposition: HBO.

Alarm / Burglary — 8:06 AM, 2103 Kansas, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

Vehicle Unlock — 8:14 AM, 1405 S Broadway. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info — 8:37 AM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 8:56 AM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Found Property — 9:33 AM, 2nd St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 9:49 AM, Wagon Rd, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

Follow-Up — 10:07 AM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

EMS — 10:08 AM, 1661 145th, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

Traffic Complaint / Dead Animal Pickup/Debris — 10:11 AM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: HBO.

EMS / Transfer — 10:31 AM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 10:37 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 10:52 AM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: RPTS.

Alarm / Panic — 11:00 AM, 2300 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: 22.

911 / Hang Up — 11:29 AM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: 77.

911 / Hang Up — 11:47 AM, 1904 S Margrave St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

Animal Control — 11:50 AM, 802 S Margrave St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Child Custody Dispute — 12:15 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Burglary — 1:06 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01368FS. Disposition: RPTC.

Other Agency Assist — 1:32 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 1:55 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 1:59 PM, 408 Lee’s Circle Drive. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 2:09 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 2:12 PM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / County — 2:19 PM, 3200 Liberty Bell Rd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 2:20 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Theft — 2:25 PM, 714 Short St. Complaint No. 26-01369FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Seeking Advice/Info / County — 2:37 PM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / Walk-In — 2:52 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 2:53 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 3:19 PM, Clark. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:31 PM, 1222 S National Ave. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:37 PM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:44 PM, 69 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-01370FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Check Records / Employment — 3:50 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBD.

Animal Control — 3:52 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 4:05 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 4:12 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Accident / Non-Injury — 4:14 PM, 6th St. Complaint No. 26-01371FS. Disposition: RPTA.

Follow-Up — 4:22 PM, 402 Lee’s Circle Drive. Complaint No. 26-01372FS. Disposition: RPTS.

Traffic Stop — 4:25 PM, 12th St. Complaint No. 26-0790BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Seeking Advice/Info — 5:06 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

EMS / Transfer — 5:27 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Warrant Service / Arrest — 5:51 PM, 1496 212th Terrace. Complaint No. 26-0793BB. Disposition: RPTS.

EMS — 6:01 PM, 998 N National Ave. Disposition: * Multiple.

Fire / Vehicle — 6:30 PM, 2322 S Main St, Fort Scott. Disposition: FIRE.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 6:50 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

EMS — 6:54 PM, 802 Shepherd St #4, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

Check Subject — 7:14 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-0792BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

911 / Accidental — 7:36 PM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: HBD.

Traffic Complaint / Livestock — 7:50 PM, 65 Hwy, Mapleton. Disposition: HBO.

Theft — 8:02 PM, 415 College. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 8:20 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 8:29 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

911 / Hang Up — 8:29 PM, 1155 240th, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 8:50 PM, 612 Osbun St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 8:58 PM, 2500 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: WW.

Follow-Up — 9:07 PM, 415 College, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01373FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Check Welfare — 9:39 PM, 612 S Margrave St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 10:19 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Check Subject — 11:48 PM, 1115 E Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: 77.

August 25, 2026

Motorist Assist — 12:15 AM, 2224 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

EMS — 12:51 AM, 313 Locust Rd. Disposition: 22.

27,28,29 Checks — 1:38 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBD.

Check Subject — 1:45 AM, 1235 E Elm, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01374FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 2:31 AM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Other Agency Assist — 3:08 AM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

Public Assist — 8:10 AM, 1402 Elm St. Disposition: HBD.

Check Welfare — 9:14 AM, 204 5th St, Uniontown. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 9:19 AM, 324 Heylman, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

EMS — 9:32 AM, 614 Lakin Dr, Fort Scott. Disposition: * Multiple.

EMS — 9:34 AM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

Traffic Stop — 9:47 AM, 6th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Extra Patrol — 9:59 AM, 1 E 3rd St. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 11:37 AM, 3rd St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Vehicle Inspection / UTV — 12:44 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Trespassing — 1:06 PM, 528 Main St. Complaint No. 26-01375FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Lost Property — 1:26 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 1:52 PM, 215th, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Fraud — 1:53 PM, 1508 S National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01376FS. Disposition: RPTC.

Rape — 1:55 PM, 293 E 20th St. Complaint No. 26-0794BB. Disposition: RPTC.

Traffic Stop — 2:03 PM, Elm. Disposition: WW.

Vehicle Unlock — 2:04 PM, 201 E 23rd St. Disposition: HBO.

EMS — 2:08 PM, 2207 115th. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS / Transfer — 2:15 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 2:23 PM, Maple, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Check Vehicle — 2:39 PM, 6th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

EMS — 2:47 PM, 204 N Pine St, Redfield. Complaint No. 26-0795BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Fraud — 2:46 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 2:54 PM, 911 E 6th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:06 PM, Oak, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Complaint / Livestock — 3:06 PM, Limestone Rd, Fort Scott. Disposition: 77.

Other Agency Assist — 3:10 PM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: HBD.

Traffic Stop — 3:41 PM, Horton St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 4:14 PM, 753 Margrave St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Remove Subject — 4:16 PM, 2011 S Main St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01377FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Juvenile — 4:19 PM, Horton St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint / Dead Animal Pickup/Debris — 4:43 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

EMS — 5:08 PM, 822 S Horton St, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

Found Property — 5:57 PM, 2006 S Main St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

EMS / Transfer — 6:10 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, KS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Battery — 6:18 PM, 2224 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01378FS. Disposition: HBD.

EMS — 6:52 PM, 2159 165th, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

Check Welfare — 7:15 PM, 727 240th, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 7:22 PM, 3rd St. Complaint No. 26-01379FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Animal Control — 7:49 PM, 721 S Margrave St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 8:45 PM, 12th St. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 9:02 PM, Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Check Welfare — 9:48 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Disturbance — 9:54 PM, 102 S State, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: UNF.

911 / Hang Up — 10:17 PM, 2436 Wagon Rd. Disposition: HBD.

Traffic Stop — 11:08 PM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: HBO.

August 26, 2026

Traffic Stop — 12:11 AM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 1:10 AM, 401 W 10th St #9, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Check Welfare — 1:18 AM, 303 W 2nd St, Redfield. Disposition: HBO.

Check Vehicle — 1:22 AM, 1010 Park Ave #7. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 3:18 AM, Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

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

Court — 8:12 AM, 210 S National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

27,28,29 Checks — 9:30 AM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: NR.

EMS / Transfer — 10:54 AM, 405 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: AMBU.

Animal Control — 11:15 AM, National Ave. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 11:19 AM, 424 S Main St. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 11:31 AM, 3rd St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Fire / Other — 12:13 PM, Main St. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 1:04 PM, 6th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Theft — 1:48 PM, 644 Kansas, Uniontown. Complaint No. 26-0798BB. Disposition: RPTC.

Traffic Stop — 1:52 PM, 400 Blk, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Animal Control — 2:00 PM, 2500 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Juvenile — 2:02 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd #C, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint / Driving — 2:08 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: HBD.

EMS — 3:02 PM, 1112 State St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01382FS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Accident / Non-Injury — 3:21 PM, National Ave. Complaint No. 26-01381FS. Disposition: RPTA.

Seeking Advice/Info — 3:42 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01384FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Accident / Hit and Run — 3:43 PM, Broadway. Complaint No. 26-01383FS. Disposition: RPTA.

Traffic Stop — 3:46 PM, 75th, Uniontown. Disposition: WW.

Seeking Advice/Info — 3:54 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

Trespassing — 3:57 PM, 528 S Main St. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info — 4:08 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: * Multiple.

Trespassing — 4:20 PM, 528 S Main St. Disposition: 77.

Seeking Advice/Info — 4:26 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint / Livestock — 4:28 PM, Grand Rd, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Found Property — 4:54 PM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Juvenile — 5:18 PM, 1813 159th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

911 / Accidental — 5:29 PM, 1604 S National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

Seeking Advice/Info — 6:53 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info — 7:00 PM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Fire / Other — 7:43 PM, 14th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: FIRE.

Animal Control — 8:37 PM, 320 Cleveland, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Check Subject — 9:01 PM, 523 E Wall St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01385FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 9:08 PM, Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:30 PM, Wall St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01386FS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Seeking Advice/Info — 9:40 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 9:43 PM, 1604 S National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

EMS — 9:49 PM, 315 Scott St #418, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

Traffic Stop — 10:00 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Pursuit — 10:10 PM, 54 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-0796BB. Disposition: 77.

Follow-Up — 10:42 PM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 11:08 PM, 312 E 23rd St. Complaint No. 26-01387FS. Disposition: ARRC.

Suspicious Activity — 11:28 PM, 609 W 6th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

August 27, 2026

Traffic Stop — 12:43 AM, 6th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

27,28,29 Checks — 1:38 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: NR.

Check Subject — 1:43 AM, College, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Suspicious Activity — 2:10 AM, 2111 Locust Rd, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01388FS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Alarm / Burglary — 6:27 AM, 1238 S Judson. Disposition: 22.

Traffic Complaint / Livestock — 6:54 AM, 235th, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

EMS — 7:00 AM, 820 S Eddy, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 7:31 AM, 802 S Margrave St, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 8:05 AM, 1719 Cameron Dr. Disposition: AMBU.

Alarm / Burglary — 8:08 AM, 3 W Oak St, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: 22.

Traffic Complaint / Livestock — 8:15 AM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: 77.

EMS — 8:45 AM, 718 S Burke. Disposition: AMBU.

Seeking Advice/Info — 8:56 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint / Dead Animal Pickup/Debris — 10:20 AM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Dog Bite — 10:24 AM, 2501 Richards Rd, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01389FS. Disposition: RPTG.

VIN Inspections / County — 10:38 AM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Theft — 10:42 AM, 2500 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01390FS. Disposition: RPTC.

Accident / Injury — 10:43 AM, 54 Hwy, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0799BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Seeking Advice/Info — 10:45 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 10:47 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Theft — 10:58 AM, 201 S National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 11:02 AM, 501 E 6th St. Disposition: HBO.

911 / Hang Up — 11:04 AM, 1604 S National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

EMS / Transfer — 11:41 AM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: AMBU.

Traffic Stop — 12:17 PM, 700, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

EMS — 12:39 PM, 820 S Horton St, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

Seeking Advice/Info — 1:07 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info — 1:16 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: RPTS.

Check Welfare — 1:23 PM, Limestone Rd, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Fire / Grass — 1:59 PM, 843 3Hwy, Uniontown. Disposition: FIRE.

EMS / Transfer — 2:32 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: AMBU.

Burglary — 3:01 PM, 180 Indian Rd. Disposition: HBO.

Accident / Injury Unknown — 3:04 PM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: HBD.

Accident / Injury Unknown — 3:04 PM, 7 Hwy, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0802BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

PFA Violation — 3:13 PM, 293 E 20th St. Complaint No. 26-0804BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Follow-Up — 3:20 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Motorist Assist — 3:25 PM, 1622 Horton St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

SRO — 4:09 PM, 1105 E 12th, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Suspicious Activity — 4:21 PM, 12 N Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: 77.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 4:29 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

911 / Hang Up — 4:57 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBD.

Traffic Stop — 5:01 PM, 2108 S Horton St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Animal Control — 5:18 PM, 711 S Margrave St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 5:24 PM, Elm. Complaint No. 26-01392FS. Disposition: 77.

Seeking Advice/Info — 5:30 PM, 220 Old Fort Blvd, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Check Subject — 5:40 PM, 1271 Poplar Rd, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0805BB. Disposition: ARRC.

Extra Patrol — 5:56 PM, 1502 S Scott, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info — 6:18 PM, 215th. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 6:50 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 7:06 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Threat — 7:13 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01393FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Seeking Advice/Info / County — 7:34 PM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Theft — 7:56 PM, 511 Osbun St. Complaint No. 26-01394FS. Disposition: ARRC.

Traffic Stop — 8:02 PM, 9th St. Disposition: 22.

EMS — 8:45 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: AMBU.

Seeking Advice/Info / Walk-In — 8:50 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 10:21 PM, 725 S Judson, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Total Calls for Service: 235

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Bourbon County Fair Board to receive Heartland REC Community Grant

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GIRARD, KS — August 28, 2026 — The Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative (HREC) Board of Directors selected six fair boards and 4-H organizations across southeast Kansas to receive a total of $28,700 in funding for infrastructure projects through the Concern for Community grant program.

HREC’s Concern for Community program was developed to return unclaimed capital credits to the cooperative’s member-owners and their communities. In response to overwhelming interest in the program, the HREC board chose to limit this year’s applications to fair boards and 4-H groups within the 12 counties the co-op serves.

“These fairgrounds are where our communities gather, and where kids learn responsibility through 4-H and FFA,” said Doug Graham, Communication Specialist at HREC. “We’re proud to be able to help these organizations make improvements that benefit everyone who walks through the gates.”

Applications were accepted from July 1 through August 14, and the winners were selected at the August 24 HREC board meeting.

2026 Concern for Community Grant Recipients

  • Neosho County Fair Association (Erie) — $5,000 to finish interior walls of the Neosho Valley Event Center indoor exhibit building.
  • Bourbon County Fair Association (Fort Scott) — $5,000 to replace the fairgrounds speaker system, repair non-working lights, add bike racks, and cover electrician services.
  • Southwind Extension Education Foundation (Iola) — $5,000 to rebuild deteriorated livestock wash racks at the Allen County Fairgrounds.
  • Cherokee County Fair Foundation (Columbus) — $5,000 to add concrete surfacing in and around the show arena and livestock areas, improving accessibility for wheelchair users and patrons with mobility issues.
  • Crawford County Fair Association (Girard) — $5,000 to install eight new security cameras and locking breakers at the 4-H horse barn, beef tie-out pens, and grandstand crow’s nest.
  • Kincaid Fair (Kincaid) — $3,700 to replace deteriorating roofing fasteners on the Exhibit Hall, update display cases, and install a new entrance sign.

Grant recommendations were developed by HREC staff and reviewed by the cooperative’s board of directors, with funding decisions based on the number of Heartland members in the project area, reasonableness of the budget, likelihood of project completion, level of community benefit, and time since the applicant’s last Heartland grant.

About Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative

Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Girard, Kansas, powering rural lifestyles for more than 8,000 member-owners across 12 counties in southeast Kansas. HREC is committed to providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric service while investing in the communities it serves through programs like Concern for Community, Operation Round Up, and Future Foundations.

Art, Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes

ARTEFFECT Competition Deadline Sept. 15; Fellowship Due Sept. 14

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Competition Countdown: Submissions Due September 15!

Celebrate the Stories of Unsung Heroes!

The Innovation Generation directory highlights role models whose remarkable innovations, inventions, and research have made positive, profound, and lasting contributions to society. Browse the stories of these Unsung Heroes to choose a topic for the summer competition!

The 2026 Summer Competition, open to students in grades 9–12, offers multiple awards totaling over $20,000 in financial prizes. Check out the Spotlight Prize challenges and directory of over 40 Unsung Heroes who were innovators. No entry fee. Submission deadline is September 15, 2026.

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ARTEFFECT Ambassadors — Visual Arts Online Fellowship 2026–2027

Apply By Monday, September 14

ARTEFFECT Ambassadors is an online fellowship for educators working directly with students in grades 6–12 to foster the visual arts. Ambassadors learn alongside other high-level practitioners through visual arts-focused, project-based lessons centered on the inspiring and diverse stories of Unsung Heroes from history.

Download Info Sheet and Apply

Thank you to all who joined the Ambassadors Info Session last week. This session covered an overview of ARTEFFECT, the Ambassadors program requirements and timeline. Four previous ARTEFFECT Ambassadors shared about their experiences and capstone projects. A special thank you to the guest speakers Corina Alvarezdelugo, Dr. Stephen Newbold, Melissa Sylvester, and Michelle Vevante!

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Ambassadors in Action!

Meet our 2025–2026 Ambassador Randi Sparks, Ed.S., a Visual Art/Speech/Theatre Facilitator, Electives Team Lead, and Fine Arts Department Head at Rogers Academy of Leadership & Innovation in Rogers, Arkansas.

Each ARTEFFECT Ambassador culminates their visual arts online fellowship with a capstone project that brings the inspiring stories of the LMC Unsung Heroes into their classrooms and communities.

Here is an excerpt from Randi’s Capstone Project report:

“Overall, my favorite learning impact of this project was seeing how energized and interested they became when telling the stories of their chosen Unsung Heroes to me, our class intern, and anyone who would listen! The focus on having them teach each other about their Unsung Heroes meant that they learned significant details about many rather than just one.”

Congratulations to Randi and her students at Rogers Academy of Leadership & Innovation for your inspiring ARTEFFECT projects!

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For inquiries, contact: arteffect@lowellmilken.org

Opinion

Cafeteria Lovers of Jesus by Patty LaRoche

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Patty LaRoche

Cafeteria Lovers of Jesus

What would Christianity look like if everyone served like you and me? A pastor recently asked that question, and it stopped me in my tracks. If I were the face of my religion, would I take it a lot more seriously? How many hours a day would be given to evangelizing, to sharing the gospel with people with whom I come in contact, to sacrificially loving the unlovely? What if discipleship depended on you and me as we are right now? Would our smorgasbord witness make a difference? You know, a little of this, a lot of that…but only when we aren’t inconvenienced. Serving when it doesn’t cost a lot of time, talent or money. Sharing a little bit of gospel…enough not to be embarrassed or lose friendships. Being angry or judgmental or complaining instead of faithful. Forgetting that we have nothing except what God has given us and can do nothing except what He enables us to do.

My friends and I recently were introduced to the plight of “Selah,” a hard-working, determined, single mother of four who has found herself in trouble. A failed marriage to an abusive man has caused this immigrant to provide for her children single handedly by getting her masters’ degree while at the same time cleaning houses and working part-time at the college. Selah has been without transportation and was borrowing a friend’s vehicle until she could finish school and get a full-time job. But then the car’s loaner needed her vehicle back.

That’s when Selah’s boss told my girlfriends and me about her situation. Could we help? A used car had been located. We made contributions, but I knew our small group could not put together the numbers needed to buy Selah a car. I was wrong. Some must have been much more generous than others, me included. Within a day, the money was raised to purchase this desperate woman the transportation she needed.

Jesus teaches that serving others is the same as serving him. “Whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40) I have to believe that if Jesus appeared to me today and asked for my car, I would not think twice about handing him my keys, so why didn’t I do that for this woman in need? I have a bike. I have two legs. How sincere is my faith when my first thought was to make sure I had my transportation needs met instead of helping her?

Somehow, taking cookies to an ailing neighbor or running errands for a friend or giving clothes to the needy or even tithing is easy compared to being inconvenienced, but inconvenience is more in line with what Jesus wants. In Romans 16, Paul cites several people who sacrificed for the ministry. At the top of the list—for good reason—are Priscilla and Aquila, a couple who were kicked out of their home and had to take their tent-making business elsewhere. On that journey they met Paul and risked their lives for him – and probably for the gospel as well. Being inconvenienced was not an excuse for them to quit working; it was simply God leading them to rely on Him.

We can never forget that Jesus died for you and me. Compared to that, giving up my car should have been no big deal. I need to remember that in the future, but something tells me that I probably won’t.

By Patty LaRoche

K-State Extension

Southwind 4-H Wins State Livestock Sweepstakes Championship

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4-H members from the Southwind Extension District in Allen and Bourbon Counties had the opportunity to participate in the annual Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes at Kansas State University. Their skills and knowledge were challenged by participating in Livestock & Meats Judging, Livestock Quiz Bowl and Livestock Skillathon contests. Those attending were (from left to right) Klara Stock, Hailey Shadden, Marley Sutton, Hunter Hurt, Kendyl Bloesser, Jewel Endicott, Alexa Ellis, Cash Pitts, Korbyn Allison, Makinlee Bloesser and Carla Nemecek (volunteer/coach).

The Southwind Extension District 4-H members studied throughout the summer to participate at the 2026 Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes, held August 22-23 at K-State’s new Bilbrey Family Event Center in Manhattan, KS. Demonstrating consistent excellence, Southwind teams placed in the top ten of every contest, with a dominating win in the State 4-H Meats Judging Contest, and a Reserve Champion Quiz Bowl Team to ultimately claim the title of 2026 State 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes Champions.

The participants representing the Southwind Extension District were Hailey Shadden, Makinlee Bloesser, Marley Sutton, Kendyl Bloesser, Alexa Ellis, Jewel Endicott, Klara Stock, Korbyn Allison, Cash Pitts and Hunter Hurt.

The Sweepstakes event consisted of four contests: Livestock Judging, Meats Judging, Livestock Quiz Bowl and Livestock Skillathon, with scores combined and averaged to determine the overall Sweepstakes winners.

Top Individual Sweepstakes Results:

Hailey Shadden, Reserve Individual Overall (for the second consecutive year); Jewel Endicott, 5th (for the second consecutive year); Marley Sutton, 10th; Klara Stock, 11th; and Kendyl Bloesser 12th.

The Southwind teams excelled in the Livestock Quiz Bowl qualifying exam, which began with 21 teams. Southwind #1 (Shadden, Ellis, K. Bloesser, M. Bloesser) was the high-scoring team in the exam, but lost in the first round. Because of their bye and a high test score, they were 5th Team Overall. Southwind #2 (Endicott, Stock, Pitts, Hurt) was the second-highest-testing team and earned a bye in the first round. However, they stepped up to the challenge, and won 2 matches before a tough loss in the finals, and were named Reserve Champion Livestock Quiz Bowl Team.

In the Livestock Judging contest, Southwind #1 (Shadden, K. Bloesser, Ellis, Stock) had an outstanding day, earning 4th in Cattle, 13th in Sheep, Champion Team in Hogs, Champion Team in Reasons, and being named 5th High Team Overall. There were 42 teams from across the state and 220 individuals in the contest. Individual highlights include: Hailey Shadden – 5th High Individual Overall, High Individual Cattle; 6th Reasons, and 9th Hogs; Alexa Ellis was 8th in Cattle. Both Hailey and Alexa qualified to try out for the Kansas 4-H Livestock Judging All-Star Team later this fall.

The Meats Judging contest involved identifying 30 retail cuts, six placings classes, and three sets of reasons. Southwind #1 (Endicott, Sutton, Shadden, Stock) was named the Champion Meats Judging Team, with a standout performance by winning Retail Identification, and also earning 2nd in both Placings and Reasons. 75 Senior Individuals and 13 teams competed in the contest. Southwind #2 (K. Bloesser, M. Bloesser, Ellis, Pitts) was 8th in Placings, 9th in Reasons, 7th in Retail ID, and 7th Team Overall. Those in the Top 10 were offered the opportunity to try out for the All-Star team later this year. Individual accomplishments for the Southwind squad include:

  • Jewel Endicott – High Individual Overall, High Individual Placings, 4th Reasons, 3rd Retail ID
  • Hailey Shadden – 3rd Individual Overall, 8th Placings, 8th Reasons, 8th Retail ID
  • Kendyl Bloesser – 4th Individual Overall, 7th Placings, 5th Retail ID
  • Klara Stock – 7th Individual Overall, 6th Retail ID
  • Marley Sutton – 9th Individual Overall, 7th Retail ID
  • Makinlee Bloesser – 10th Placings

In the Livestock Skillathon, 4-H members rotated individually through stations that addressed six areas of animal science. Those included feedstuffs, breed identification, equipment identification, meat identification, wool evaluation and a written test. There was also a team component where members worked together on evaluating quality assurance protocols, and determining proper cattle breeding decisions. Out of 33 teams and 180 individuals, Southwind #1 (Shadden, Ellis, Endicott, M. Bloesser) worked together to be named the 7th Team Overall. Individual Skillathon results include: Jewel Endicott – 4th Individual Overall, 5th Exam, 4th Practicum; Hailey Shadden – 5th Individual Overall, 8th Exam, 5th Practicum.

This particular Sweepstakes championship is proof that Southwind 4-H members push through tough contests with grit, talent, and a team spirit. True to their motto of “Making the Best Better,” these members pushed each other to new heights. The District credits its success to the support of parents, dedicated coaches, loyal alumni, Extension Agents, and the entire Southwind 4-H community.

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Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Report – August 27, 2026

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Bourbon County Sheriff's Report

Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Report – August 27, 2026

Arrested

Adams, Rocketta Lashawn (Age 55) — Arrested 8/27/2026 2:06 PM by Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office. Charge: Warrant – Bourbon County (Failure to Appear) – Case No. 2025-TR-000524. Bond: $2,000.00 Cash/Surety.

McReynolds, Curtis Douglas (Age 43) — Arrested 8/27/2026 3:30 PM by Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office. Charges: Flee or Attempt to Elude; Accident/Property Damage, Reckless Driving. Bond: No Bond.

Rose, Ashley Dawn (Age 42) — Arrested 8/27/2026 6:00 PM by Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office. Charges: Burglary – Building is a Dwelling, Interference with LEO – Obstruct/Resist Felony, Possess Opiates/Opium/Narcotic Drug and Certain Stimulants, Possession of Certain Hallucinogenic Drugs, Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia/Human Body. Bond: No Bond.

Released

Chinn, Darius Cole — Released 8/27/2026 8:54 PM via Surety Bond (A+ Bonding).

James, Vicki K — Released 8/27/2026 1:42 PM via Time Served (Self).

Steeley, Jeremy Glenn — Released 8/27/2026 5:57 PM via Surety Bond (Able Bonding).

Total Inmates Released: 3

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Obituary

Death Notice: Lawrence Julius Vann, Age 98

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Lawrence Vann

Lawrence Julius Vann, age 98, resident of Fort Scott, KS passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Pittsburg Health and Rehab.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, September 2nd, at Mt. Olive Church of God in Christ, 424 S. Ransom St., Fort Scott, KS. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 12:00 noon until service time at the Church.

Memorials are suggested to Mt. Olive Church of God in Christ and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701.

Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.

Government, Kansas

Kobach Issues Guidance on Buying Suppressors in Kansas

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TOPEKA – (August 24, 2026) – Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach today issued guidance to Kansans seeking to purchase suppressors or short-barreled shotguns in the wake of a recent federal court decision.

On August 5, Kobach and a coalition of 14 other states and a group of private associations and businesses prevailed in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF). In a landmark victory, the court issued a preliminary injunction declaring that certain elements of the National Firearms Act are unconstitutional and prohibiting the ATF from imposing registration requirements on particular purchasers of suppressors, short-barreled rifles and short-barreled shotguns.

Individuals who fall into the categories below no longer need to complete ATF Form 4 or wait for ATF approval before purchasing a suppressor, short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun. These items may now be obtained by completing ATF Form 4473, the same form required for the purchase of all other firearms, at the time of purchase.

“The state of Kansas and our fellow plaintiffs won a great victory against the U.S. Department of Justice, which had been wrongly defending an unconstitutional law,” Kobach said. “The federal government has no right to demand that American citizens ask for permission before putting an accessory on a firearm to protect their hearing. Our Constitution provides for a government of limited powers at the federal level. We must always be vigilant to enforce those constitutional limits, especially when government threatens the right of Americans to keep and bear arms.”

In order to make a purchase without NFA registration, a person need only be in one of these categories:

  • Current or future members of Gun Owners of America
  • Customers purchasing a suppressor, short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun from one of the following businesses:
    • a) Silencer Shop
    • b) Palmetto State Armory, LLC
    • c) B&T USA, LLC
    • d) SilencerCo Weapons Research, LLC
    • e) A company that is a member of the Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition

At this time, it is unclear whether all residents of Kansas are included under the court’s ruling. However, the federal court may soon clarify this question. In the meantime, an individual can become a member of Gun Owners of America and qualify as a person covered by the federal court’s injunction.

The case is the latest in which Kansas has led a multi-state coalition to defend the right of Americans to acquire and own firearms. In December 2025, Kobach led 21 states in urging another federal district court to find federal regulations of untaxed firearms to be unconstitutional.

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Starlite FCE Minutes – August 2026

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Starlite Family Community Education Minutes

August 2026

The August meeting of Starlite FCE was held at the Presbyterian Village meeting room. President Glenda Miller called the meeting to order; Vice President Leanna Taylor led the club in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the Club Collect. Eleven members were in attendance. The members reported that they had volunteered 168 hours and had recycled 945 pounds.

Terri Williams read the minutes of the previous meeting and a Thank you card from Helena Smilie. Glenda Miller read a Thank you card from the Hill family. Karen Peery presented the Treasurer’s report and announced that the bake sale at the Fair had raised $313.

Glenda announced that we had won the Scarecrow contest and received second place on our hay bale at the Fair. She thanks everyone for their help at the Fair.

New Business consisted of voting to donate $25 towards Bourbon County’s gift basket for the State meeting. Karen Peery moved we donate $25, Joyce Allen seconded the motion, motion carried. It was also announced that Karen would be taking her display board on “A Journey Through Kansas” to the state meeting along with literature to hand out. It was suggested that each county bring school supplies and books to the State meeting which will be divided and sent back to the counties. Glenda Miller has donated $50 to go towards books for the State meeting.

Other New Business was taking cookies to the First Responders in September. Angela Carpenter moved we take cookies to the first responders, Letha Johnson seconded the motion, motion carried. Angela, Joyce, Deb, Karen, Letha, Leanna and Terri volunteered to provide the cookies.

Next month is time to renew membership which will be $42.50 for over 80 and $46 for the rest.

Deb Lust presented a report on the Fair. She reported that there were 151 exhibitors in the open class with 25 new exhibitors and that there were over 1,000 entries in open class.

Deb Lust moved the meeting be adjourned, Betty Johnson seconded the motion, motion carried, meeting adjourned.

After the meeting members enjoyed cake, nuts, mints and water provided by Leanna Taylor and Glenda Miller.

Glenda Miller presented the program on “Early Literacy: Building the Foundation for Lifelong Learning.”

Prepared by Terri Williams

Obituary

Obituary: Larry “John” Slater, 85, of Fort Scott

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Larry 'John' Slater

Larry “John” Slater, 85, of rural Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026. He was born March 6, 1941, in Alva, Oklahoma, to James D. and Daisy Z. (Stapp) Slater.

John grew up in northwest Oklahoma and attended school at Cheyenne Valley, graduating in 1959. He attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, and later earned his master’s degree from Central State College in Oklahoma City.

On October 22, 1964, John married Lorna L’Deana DeVilbiss, they shared more than 61 years of marriage together. They began their life together in Cashion, Oklahoma, where John taught school and coached. Although their time in Cashion was short, they made many lifelong friends.

From Cashion, John and Lorna moved back to Waynoka, where John served as high school principal. During those years, some of John’s fondest memories came from chaperoning the school’s Ag trips with the FFA instructor. Those trips provided plenty of adventures, stories, and memories that he cherished and continued to share for years to come.

In 1974, John and Lorna made a big move with their family to southeast Kansas, settling on a farm near Chetopa. Southeast Kansas became home for the next 30 years, and it was there they raised their family and built a lifetime of friendships and memories. While in the Chetopa area John taught Middle-School Math and Coached Junior High Basketball at Oswego. He ended his teaching career in Chetopa teaching High School and College Math and coaching a few years of girls basketball. Whether in the classroom, on the basketball court, or later around a livestock show ring, John embraced what it meant to be a great teacher. He understood the importance of connecting with young people. He was strict, he challenged them, and they always knew he cared.

John and his brothers were avid quail hunters. Thanksgiving dinner was often followed by a bird hunt in the sandhills around Waynoka. John and his brother Lewis trained bird dogs and were always ready for another hunt, as much to watch the dogs work as to bring home a few quail. Bird hunting, good dogs, and time spent outdoors with family remained some of John’s favorite things throughout his life.

John and his family also raised show lambs for many years. What started with livestock grew into lifelong friendships with 4-H and FFA kids and families who became much more than customers or fellow exhibitors. The annual show project sale each April became something of a family reunion, with kids staying over, games around the dinner table, plenty of stories, and usually a lot of laughter.

Livestock shows throughout the year were another opportunity for John to visit with friends and pass along what he knew to the next generation. If John was sitting in the stands, there was a pretty good chance a friendly judging contest was underway. He enjoyed studying the livestock, comparing placings, and seeing whether the official judge agreed with him.

John is survived by his daughter, Diane (Mark) Brillhart of Fort Scott, Kansas; son, Daren (Tiffany) Slater of Dacoma, Oklahoma; grandsons Clay Brillhart of Fort Scott, Kaden Slater of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Kolby (Kaytin) Slater of American Fork, Utah; and great-grandson Emmett Slater.

He is also survived by four step-granddaughters and their families: Jenny Brillhart (Joseph and Peyton) of Santa Rosa, Florida; Megan Brillhart (Vander and Jagger) of Fort Scott; Brianne Brillhart (Cooper) and Cameron Brillhart (Riley, Trevor, and Moe), all of Nevada, Missouri.

John is further survived by his brother, Lewis (Shirley) Slater of Independence, Kansas, as well as numerous extended family members and many friends he made throughout his life.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorna; his parents, James D. and Daisy Z. Slater; four sisters, Clara Miller, Louise Pearson, Maxine Tindle, and Irene Astley; and two brothers, Jimmy Earl and Gary Slater.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, August 29th at the Cheney Witt Chapel in Ft. Scott. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Friday, August 28th at the chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the FSCC Livestock Judging Team Boosters or the Northwest Technology Center Foundation – Slater Family Scholarship. Contributions may be left in care of Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.