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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 16, 2026

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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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City commission splits 3-2 on exceeding the revenue-neutral rate, then adopts the budget unanimously

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FORT SCOTT — The Fort Scott City Commission split 3-2 Tuesday night on whether to levy a property tax rate above the revenue-neutral rate, then turned around and adopted the 2027 budget unanimously.

Resolution 40-2026 says the county clerk calculated the city’s revenue-neutral rate (the rate that would raise the same money from existing property as last year) at 41.472 mills, and that the commission, “having heard testimony, still finds it necessary to exceed” it (video, 1:38:11). The rate the city adopted is 41.886 mills, 0.414 above revenue-neutral, worth about $24,000 on an assessed valuation of $58,608,895, according to the budget summary the city published Sept. 5.

On the roll call, Mayor Kathryn Salsbury, Julie Buchta and Tim Van Hoecke voted yes. Matthew Wells and Tracy Dancer voted no (video, 1:39:43).

Minutes later the same five voted yes on the budget itself. Wells said so explicitly: “I approve of this budget, yes.”

The vote to exceed does not mean the city is raising its rate. Ben Hart, the city’s financial adviser, told the commission that since 2020 Fort Scott has cut its levy every year but one, “going down by almost six full mills,” and that this year it found a way to cut taxes “by almost a half a mill” even with revenues falling and costs rising.

Hart also commended the commission for having the conversations necessary to enable them to keep the budget as low as they have.

Kansas still requires the hearing and a recorded vote whenever a city intends to levy above the revenue-neutral rate, because rising property values raise more money at an unchanged rate (video, 1:36:10).

Michael Hoyt, who serves on the city land bank board, questioned the budget from the floor, asking about a $3,179,736 lease-purchase principal line and whether the debt service above it covered only the general obligation bonds (video, 1:16:52). He asked why the principal hasn’t been going down. Hart answered that the city adds leases every year; Wells mentioned new police cars, and Hart cited fire apparatus and a rescue truck, “not cheap pieces of equipment.”

What the budget fight was actually about

The argument that dominated the hearing was over $38,976 cut from the general fund demolition budget.

The cut itself had already been made. At the commission’s previous meeting, Wells moved to eliminate the line for one year, which by the published figures took about two-thirds of a mill off the levy (the minutes and Hart both round it to half). Wells, Dancer and Salsbury voted yes; Van Hoecke and Buchta voted no, and it carried 3-2, a different split from Tuesday’s; the mayor was the only commissioner in the majority both times. The budget options in front of the commission before that cut carried a levy of 42.551 mills; the budget adopted Tuesday levies 41.886.

Van Hoecke read aloud an email from a business owner of 20 years. “I watch as you remove demolition from the 2027 budget,” it said. “I would encourage you to reconsider before you adopt a budget” (video, 1:21:40).

Wells responded saying, “I’ve also been reached out to by many citizens who say we demo too many good houses… houses that very easily could have been restored, put back on the market, and sold to somebody at a discounted rate.”

Salsbury said cutting the line does not end demolitions. “Removing the strict code demolition line does not completely remove the ability to demolish houses,” she said. “That is a function that can also be done through the land bank.” Wells said the solution he presented with his motion was to funnel blighted houses into the land bank, which has money to demolish them, or to have a contractor restore them and sell them, as he said Parsons has done.

Dancer argued the money would do more as an incentive than as a demolition line. “Maybe we need to pull back some of the money that we are giving up so freely,” he said, and instead tell developers the city will pay them $5,000 once a rehabilitated house is sold (video, 1:28:14).

Dancer framed the test narrowly: the standard the commission has to apply is whether a structure is dangerous and unsafe, not whether the community dislikes looking at it. Van Hoecke said unsafe was not the whole of it. “If you’re a longtime resident here and you’re paying your taxes, it does come down to quality of life as well,” he said (video, 1:29:56). Salsbury agreed aesthetics matter to people but are not part of the ordinance’s mechanism.

Hart put numbers to it: $40,000 budgeted for the land bank, plus about $82,000 already sitting in cash. Van Hoecke started to move $15,000 back into the demolition fund, then dropped it after being told the land bank would spend that much on blight regardless, having already identified the area it wants to work on (video, 1:33:09).

$15,000 in grants, seven applicants, three winners

The longest stretch of the meeting was the third-quarter small-business grants. Seven applicants came to the table and presented in person for a $15,000 pool: Salon Social, Better and Bourbon, Travis Sawyer, the Fort Cinema, Bourbon County Clay, Midwest Runway Boutique and the Super 8.

Van Hoecke moved first, for a three-way $5,000 split to Bourbon County Clay, Salon Social and the Fort Cinema, saying he was reluctant to see the theater go the way of neighboring towns’ (video, 1:10:45). That motion died for want of a second.

Wells then proposed an even three-way split, $5,000 each to Midwest Runway Boutique, Salon Social and Bourbon County Clay, and asked the others to reapply next quarter. His test, he said, was “return on investment. What are we going to get back as a city?”, noting one applicant expected to create three new jobs (video, 1:06:58). It passed unanimously (video, 1:14:48).

Maria Morris told the commission she had just relocated Midwest Runway Boutique to downtown Fort Scott. Brooklyn Holder is opening Salon Social, which she said would hire three people. The Freemans’ Bourbon County Clay and their Artificers gallery are downtown. Buchta noted, echoing Wells, that applicants who missed out can apply again next quarter.

Also before the commission

Emergency pump. The commission unanimously approved $43,772.30 for an emergency replacement pump at the College Booster Station, upgrading to an impeller that stands up better to chlorine.

Alcohol ordinance. Ordinance 3801, amending the city code on alcoholic liquor, cereal malt beverages and beer gardens, came back for a first reading after being tabled Sept. 1. City attorney Bob Farmer said the fee schedules are unchanged and the draft’s one change is to repeal the former $125 beer garden license; Wells said the beer garden rules were the only place the old code fell out of line with state statute. Commissioners asked for a single revision: language making clear that the common consumption area applies every day of the year, not only during special events, which Van Hoecke said is how the draft read. Salsbury and Dancer also asked whether license fees should distinguish a restaurant that serves drinks from a bar; Farmer said the line is hard to draw. “It is a bar. They just happen to sell food there,” he said (video, 1:53:12). Van Hoecke moved to approve the ordinance with that one change and Wells seconded; the clerk and Farmer said the vote approved only the changes, with the final ordinance to come back at the next meeting. Salsbury first voted no, saying she had made “a personal commitment never to vote in the affirmative on an ordinance that I don’t have the final version of in front of me,” then said “okay, yes” after Farmer clarified that the vote approved only the changes, not the final ordinance (video, 1:56:50).

FortScott.biz file photo of 118 Wall in September 2024

118 E. Wall. Farmer said he told the owner of the blighted building that the city will not pay for it and has been authorized to sue to bring it into compliance, but that the owner should first look at giving the building away. The owner had asked for tax credits, which Farmer said the city cannot grant. City Manager Brad Matkin said two men from a church-funded Kansas City medical business, with locations in Wyandotte and Johnson counties, visited City Hall and said the owner may donate the building to them; the city plans to look at their operations before anything is settled. “It’s not a done deal,” Matkin said. Farmer added that if a use is allowed under zoning, the city cannot pick and choose who occupies a building. At Wells’s request, Matkin said the city will send the notice that starts the 30-day clock for demolition-by-neglect citations and fines (video, 2:03:12).

Moody Building. Farmer said the owner’s corporate status has been revived, so the proper party can now act on the building, and that he is still trying to get an answer from the IRS: an agent who had been responsive no longer returns calls, and the office number rings to a national line that, after 20 minutes on hold, tells him to call back another day. Matkin said the party interested in the building has been cleared to bring in architects and engineers and has started cleaning out the basement, which is why a dumpster is parked outside. Van Hoecke said that when he was downtown Saturday they were pumping out water that “has been in that basement for a long time” (video, 2:07:05).

Lake lots. Matkin was asked to gather survey costs, covenants and deed-restriction information on eight lake lots on the east side and to look at leasing rather than selling, including very long-term leases and RV sites; he said he would come back in about a month. Van Hoecke said selling the lots would help pay down debt on the fire trucks; Wells said he would lease all eight on 199-year leases, as some Colorado resort towns do. Salsbury cautioned about protecting the water supply. “I don’t want to compromise our water supply at all, and I think we just have to be incredibly careful about it,” she said (video, 2:09:56).

Naturalization ceremony. Matkin reminded the mayor that a naturalization ceremony was scheduled for the following day and asked who else planned to attend, saying he would be running sound and would post about it (video, 2:21:52). Twenty-five people are to be sworn in as citizens; Salsbury said she is to speak at the ceremony.

Street repairs. Answering Streeter, Matkin said the city plans to run the striping machine over several streets at once when the cape-seal top coat is finished. He said the dip in the brick street by Streeter’s shop was left by a contractor rather than the street department and will be repaired, and that Wall Street should be finished the next day after the asphalt plant the city buys from broke down twice.

Memorial Hall. Mary Wyatt, the city’s business development director, reported that the Kansas Department of Commerce that morning released the Memorial Hall window and exterior restoration project, approving the single-bidder award to Mid-Continental Restoration so construction can begin. Asked by Van Hoecke whether the city’s Certified Local Government status helped win the grant, Wyatt said it did not; the city was not yet a CLG when it applied (video, 2:16:53).

Public comment. Cory Bryars of Care to Share thanked the city golf course, promoted Fort Fest at Riverfront Park and said the group is now averaging about $12,000 a month to local cancer patients. Ray Streeter urged the city to stripe recently cape-sealed streets, said he is “sick and tired of the brick streets,” and argued against spending grant money on another walking path when streets, sewers and water need it.

Consent agenda. The agenda was approved as amended, adding a late Olson invoice of about $5,381.74 for airport grading and runway-lighting work. The consent agenda also carried a $505,024.42 appropriation ordinance, $114,300 to Jeff Asbell Excavating for the Davis Lift Station and $139,218.75 to Strukel Electric for airport runway lighting repair.

Executive session. The commission closed for seven minutes to discuss information technology under the financial-affairs and trade-secrets exception, then returned and directed the city manager to negotiate an information technology support agreement on behalf of the city (video, 2:43:29).

The commission opened and closed the budget public hearing formally, and adjourned at about 8:45 p.m.

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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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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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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 13, 2026

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 13, 2026

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Other Agency Assist — 8:11 PM, 121 N Washington St. Disposition: HBO.

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

Other Agency Assist — 8:23 PM, 293 E 20th 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.

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.

Total Calls for Service: 57

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Billy Webster and His Shirt Shack: 50 Years in Business

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Billy Webster has owned and operated the Shirt Shack for 50 years in the same location, 11 East 18th Street, Fort Scott.

The Shirt Shack is having a sale this weekend to celebrate 50 years in business, and everyone is invited to the business milestone anniversary party.

There is a special sale inside the store today and Saturday, September 12, after the store closes, there will be a street dance.

A  band,  Shades of Blue, will be performing live, so bring lawn chairs and get ready for an evening of music and dancing!

The street in front of Shirt Shack, at 11 East 18th Street, will be blocked off with plenty of room to sit, celebrate, and hit the dance floor from 7 to 10 p.m.

Food and drinks from Cohn’s Cafe will be available for purchase, and Tiger Ice will be serving sno-cones and shaved ice.

 

Billy Webster began his clothing business 50 years ago, 1976,  and has no thoughts of retiring.

“In high school, I worked for a company that sold car wax at car shops. At the shows, I would see T-shirt sellers making money.”

He graduated from Fort Scott High School in 1975.

“I was 17 years old, didn’t know what I was doing and didn’t have a business plan back then.”

“I got a deal on a printing machine and got a bunch of print designs and began printing.”

“I started merchandising for bands, Aerosmith and ZZ Top, but it got too crazy…I would come back here to reset.”

The shop he began his business was at the same site where he does business today.

“it was an old beauty shop. 15 foot by 12 foot. I covered the walls with gunny sacks. I started printing new T-shirt designs. At one time, I had 400 designs.”

He has added to that original building and expanded his products.

Now he sells stylish shirts, jeans, and sportswear in addition to the T-shirts.

Cinch, Red Dirt, Ariat brands, among others.

“Fifteen years ago I went into Western Wear. We were a surf store, but nobody surfs in Kansas. There are a few cowboys here, though.”

For Webster, the best thing about being a business owner in Fort Scott: the people.

“You meet a lot of great people. When it’s your own business, you put your energy into it, and you meet great people.”

Webster has no plans to retire.

“What would I do?” he asked.

The store has four employees and is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and can be contacted at 620.223.4680.

 

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 10, 2026

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 10, 2026

Fort Scott police, fire and EMS logged 123 calls for service on September 10, 2026.

Reports and Arrests

Theft — 9:31 AM, 1005 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01464FS. Disposition: RPTC.

Lost Property / Walk-In — 9:32 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01465FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 11:25 AM, 69 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-01466FS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 11:25 AM, 69 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-0853BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 11:37 AM, 54 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-0852BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 11:47 AM, 69 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-0855BB. Disposition: RPTC.

Traffic Stop — 11:53 AM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01467FS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 12:15 PM, 2216 S Main St. Complaint No. 26-0854BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 12:44 PM, 69 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-0856BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 13:06 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01468FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 1:06 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0858BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 1:09 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0859BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Accident / Non-Injury — 1:30 PM, 1111 S State, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01470FS. Disposition: FIRE.

Traffic Stop — 1:47 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01469FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 2:11 PM, 2305 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01471FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 2:22 PM, 69 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-0860BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 2:22 PM, 69 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-01472FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 3:15 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01473FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 3:02 PM, 69 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-0868BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 3:07 PM, 69 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-0861BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 3:54 PM, 69 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-0863BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 4:02 PM, 69 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-0862BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 4:07 PM, 69 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-0865BB. Disposition: ARRC.

Traffic Stop — 4:34 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0864BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Theft — 5:09 PM, Holbrook St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01474FS. Disposition: ARRC.

Traffic Stop — 5:10 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0866BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 5:41 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0867BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Found Property — 6:52 PM, Horton St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01477FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 7:12 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01475FS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Theft — 7:20 PM, 11 S Barbee St. Complaint No. 26-01476FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 7:25 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0869BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 7:51 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0870BB. Disposition: ARRC.

Check Vehicle — 8:16 PM, 1920 S Main St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01478FS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Accident / Non-Injury — 10:13 PM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0872BB. Disposition: RPTA.

Traffic Stop — 9:11 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0871BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Fire and EMS

EMS — 12:02 AM, 757 Maple, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 11:28 AM, 2322 S Main St. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 11:40 AM, 1088 85th, Uniontown. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS / Transfer — 11:42 AM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS / Transfer — 4:27 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: AMBU.

Other Calls for Service

Suspicious Activity — 12:00 AM, 1214 S National Ave. Disposition: * Multiple.

911 / Hang Up — 1:41 AM, 617 S Lowman. Disposition: HBD.

Alarm / Burglary — 2:22 AM, 2400 S Main St #300. Disposition: HBO.

Flood Notification — 3:06 AM, 1604 S National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

Other Agency Assist — 3:26 AM, 18th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

Trees Down / Storm Related — 4:50 AM, 155th, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Check Subject — 8:28 AM, 12 S Main St. Disposition: HBO.

911 / Accidental — 9:04 AM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: HBD.

Trees Down / Storm Related — 9:11 AM, 1816 E Oak. Disposition: HBD.

Traffic Complaint / Driving — 9:45 AM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

Transport / Prisoner — 9:45 AM, 210 S National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Vin Inspections / County — 9:56 AM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

SRO — 9:59 AM, 1005 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: RPTS.

Domestic / Verbal — 10:04 AM, 3rd St, Fort Scott. Disposition: 77.

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

Seeking Advice/Info — 10:34 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

27,28,29 Checks — 11:20 AM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: HBD.

Animal Control — 12:26 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Other Agency Assist — 12:46 PM, 1211 Walnut St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

Follow-Up — 1:19 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 2:12 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Extra Patrol — 2:47 PM, 1105 E 12th, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Motorist Assist — 4:18 PM, Margrave St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

SRO — 4:22 PM, 1105 E 12th, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Other Agency Assist — 4:39 PM, N Shute St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

911 / Accidental — 3:43 PM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: HBD.

Seeking Advice/Info — 6:25 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info — 6:25 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 7:05 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: 77.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 7:22 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Juvenile — 7:36 PM, 606 S Eddy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Other Agency Assist — 7:58 PM, 307 Coates St. Disposition: HBD.

Suspicious Activity — 9:00 PM, 811 S Margrave St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 10:53 PM, 402 S Hill St. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 11:01 PM, 1801 Steen. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stops

Traffic Stop — 11:33 AM, 2403 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:38 AM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:57 AM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 12:13 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 12:35 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 12:36 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 12:39 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 12:50 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 12:51 PM, 2403 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 12:57 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 1:09 PM, 2207 S Main St. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 1:28 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 1:36 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 1:39 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 1:49 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 1:52 PM, 75th, Uniontown. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 2:03 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 2:04 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 2:14 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 2:24 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 2:37 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 2:40 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 2:48 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 2:49 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:33 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:40 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:49 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 3:49 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 4:19 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 4:40 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 4:48 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 4:49 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 4:52 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 4:54 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 5:26 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 5:37 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 5:53 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 6:52 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:12 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 7:46 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 8:13 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:14 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:26 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:36 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:50 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:32 PM, Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:37 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:17 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:55 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Total Calls for Service: 123

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 8–9, 2026

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 8–9, 2026

Fort Scott police, fire and EMS logged 189 calls for service on September 8–9, 2026.

September 8, 2026

Reports and Arrests

Lost Property — 11:05 AM, 293 E 20th St. Complaint No. 26-0832BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 1:49 PM, 69 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-0833BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Accident / Injury Unknown — 5:07 PM, 1234 125th, Redfield. Complaint No. 26-0834BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 7:57 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0835BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Fraud — 7:59 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01456FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 10:43 PM, 1920 S Main St. Complaint No. 26-0836BB. Disposition: RPTC.

Fire and EMS

Fire / Grass — 10:13 AM, 407 130th, Fort Scott. Disposition: * Multiple.

Fire / Grass — 2:34 PM, 411 130th, Fort Scott. Disposition: * Multiple.

EMS / Transfer — 4:02 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: * Multiple.

EMS — 5:07 PM, 802 W 18th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS / Medical Alarm — 6:51 PM, 923 Holbrook St, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 7:34 PM, 101 Andrick St, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS / Transfer — 7:36 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: * Multiple.

EMS — 8:38 PM, 102 S National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS / Transfer — 9:11 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 9:16 PM, 724 S Clark. Disposition: * Multiple.

Public Assist — 11:55 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stops

Traffic Stop — 7:09 AM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:08 AM, 3rd St. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:48 AM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 12:55 PM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 6:57 PM, 25th, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:48 PM, 21st St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:56 PM, 2nd St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:46 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 8:50 PM, 6th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

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

Traffic Stop — 10:46 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:43 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Other Calls for Service

Check Subject — 1:08 AM, 1010 Park Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Criminal Damage — 1:26 AM, 204 5th St, Uniontown. Disposition: * Multiple.

27,28,29 Checks — 2:33 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Accident / Non-Injury — 7:02 AM, 65 Hwy, Xenia. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 7:37 AM, 603 S National Ave. Disposition: RPTS.

Seeking Advice/Info / County — 7:52 AM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

Court — 8:28 AM, 210 S National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

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

Follow-Up — 9:54 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 9:55 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 11:04 AM, 113 Barbee St. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 11:56 AM, 601 N Barbee, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Other Agency Assist — 12:24 PM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: HBD.

Remove Subject — 12:32 PM, 303 Washington St, Uniontown. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 12:34 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

911 / Accidental — 12:49 PM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: HBD.

Traffic Complaint / Driving — 1:52 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: 77.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 2:38 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: RPTS.

911 / Accidental — 2:44 PM, 1616 Judson, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

Check Records / Criminal History — 3:35 PM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: HBD.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 3:42 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

SRO — 3:49 PM, 1105 E 12th, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: NR.

Other Agency Assist — 4:07 PM, 39 Hwy, Neosho County. Disposition: HBD.

Follow-Up — 5:49 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Check Subject — 5:49 PM, 11th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Vehicle Unlock — 1:29 PM, 2500 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 1:36 PM, 401 Woodlandhills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: RPTS.

Follow-Up — 3:14 PM, 109 S Broadway, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Check Vehicle — 8:28 PM, 1920 S Main St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Vehicle Unlock — 9:01 PM, 102 S National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Alarm / Burglary — 10:16 PM, 3 W Oak St, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Check Area — 10:23 PM, N Judson. Disposition: HBO.

Alarm / Panic — 10:27 PM, 1238 S Judson. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info — 11:52 PM, 121 N Washington St. Disposition: HBO.

September 9, 2026

Reports and Arrests

Juvenile — 8:43 AM, Margrave St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01457FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Warrant Service / Arrest — 11:00 AM, 2420 S Main St. Complaint No. 26-01458FS. Disposition: ARRC.

Suspicious Activity — 12:15 PM, 733 S Little St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01459FS. Disposition: RPTC.

Theft — 12:44 PM, 2500 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01460FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Trespassing — 2:05 PM, 816 S Main St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01461FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Other Agency Assist — 3:56 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0844BB. Disposition: RPTC.

Traffic Stop — 4:02 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0845BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 12:26 PM, 69 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-0837BB. Disposition: RPTC.

Traffic Stop — 1:10 PM, 69 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-0841BB. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 1:16 PM, 69 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-0839BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 1:18 PM, 69 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-0840BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 1:18 PM, 69 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-0842BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 1:20 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0838BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 4:36 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: RPTG. Complaint No. 26-0846BB.

Traffic Stop — 4:49 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0847BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 5:01 PM, Main St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01462FS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 5:01 PM, Main St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0848BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 5:37 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0849BB. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 6:05 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0850BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Seeking Advice/Info / Walk-In — 7:09 PM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0851BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Other Agency Assist — 7:18 PM, 401 Woodlandhills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01463FS. Disposition: HBO.

Fire and EMS

EMS — 5:01 AM, 106 Grant. Disposition: AMBU.

Fire / Alarm — 8:21 AM, 400 Marble Rd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: FIRE.

EMS — 8:54 AM, 2403 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 11:05 AM, 2322 S Main St. Disposition: AMBU.

Fire / Grass — 4:24 PM, 524 Meadow Ln, Fort Scott. Disposition: * Multiple.

Fire / Grass — 5:41 PM, 407 130th, Fort Scott. Disposition: FIRE.

EMS / Blood Draw — 7:08 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: * Multiple.

EMS — 9:22 PM, 737 Heylman, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS / Transfer — 11:06 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stops

Traffic Stop — 4:17 AM, Sheps Curve, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 4:22 AM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 5:08 AM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 5:12 AM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:37 AM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:29 AM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:34 AM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:37 AM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:41 AM, 2500 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:43 AM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:51 AM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:51 AM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 11:51 AM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:53 AM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:57 AM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:58 AM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 12:01 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 12:09 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 12:21 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 12:21 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 12:25 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 12:25 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 12:27 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 12:31 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 12:39 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 12:39 PM, 6th St, Uniontown. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 12:42 PM, 54 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 1:09 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 1:53 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 2:06 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 2:23 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 2:33 PM, 1920 S Main St. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 2:44 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 2:44 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 2:49 PM, Indian Rd, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 2:55 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 2:56 PM, Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 2:56 PM, Fern Rd, Fort Scott. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 2:58 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 2:59 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:06 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 3:09 PM, 23rd St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:23 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:26 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:34 PM, 5th St, Uniontown. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:40 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:40 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:51 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:52 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 3:58 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 4:06 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 4:23 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 4:33 PM, 1920 S Main St. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 4:44 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 4:44 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 4:58 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 5:06 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 5:09 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 5:23 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 5:26 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 5:40 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 5:40 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 5:51 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 5:52 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 5:58 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 6:06 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 6:07 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 6:11 PM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 6:12 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 6:19 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 6:23 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 6:26 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 6:34 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 6:38 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 6:46 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 6:46 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 6:46 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:05 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

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

Traffic Stop — 7:23 PM, 3rd St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:35 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Other Calls for Service

911 / Accidental — 12:05 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBD.

Follow-Up — 1:03 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

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

Check Welfare — 5:46 AM, 808 Shepherd St #12, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

911 / Child Playing With Phone — 6:28 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBD.

Harassment — 6:29 AM, 700 S Main St, Fort Scott. Disposition: 22.

Alarm / Burglary — 7:35 AM, 1009 S Clark. Disposition: HBD.

Traffic Complaint / Dead Animal Pickup/Debris — 7:51 AM, McCleverty St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

Court — 8:19 AM, 210 S National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Court — 8:51 AM, 210 S National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info — 9:27 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Check Subject — 10:05 AM, 8th St. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 10:39 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 11:56 AM, 1506 S Judson. Disposition: HBO.

Pursuit — 12:02 PM, Main St. Disposition: 22.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 12:17 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Motorist Assist — 2:27 PM, 946 69 Hwy. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 12:20 PM, 2510 Kansas. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint / Driving — 3:42 PM, 54 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: 77.

Animal Control — 3:36 PM, 601 N Barbee, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 4:03 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Other Agency Assist — 6:14 PM, 2500 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: RPTG.

Alarm / Burglary — 6:17 PM, 101 Old Fort Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Alarm / Burglary — 6:17 PM, 1433 215th. Disposition: 22.

Seeking Advice/Info — 6:39 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Trees Down / Not Storm Related — 6:43 PM, Limestone Rd. Disposition: HBD.

Seeking Advice/Info — 7:12 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Vehicle Unlock — 7:55 PM, 2500 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint / Livestock — 8:33 PM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: HBO.

Check Area — 9:19 PM, 902 E Wall, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Check Subject — 4:28 AM, 902 E Wall, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Total Calls for Service: 189

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Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Fall Town-Wide Garage Sale This Weekend in Fort Scott

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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

Fall Town-Wide Garage Sale

Grab your friends and plan a bargain-hunting trip to Fort Scott…

The Fall Town-Wide Garage Sale is here!

Friday, September 11th & Saturday, September 12th

Sales located throughout Fort Scott and the surrounding area. Shoppers from Fort Scott, Bourbon County, and nearby communities are invited to spend the weekend finding great deals, hidden treasures, clothing, furniture, home décor, toys, tools, antiques, and much more!

Sale hours vary by location, so use the interactive Google map to plan your route before heading out!

Interactive Google Map: Click HERE!

Fall Town-Wide Garage Sale Map

Garage Sale Details

Garage Sale Information

Click HERE for event details & map access!

Click HERE for a printable .pdf map!

Invite your friends, make a day of it, and come shop Fort Scott!

Click HERE for the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook Event Page!

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

Fort Scott, Submitted

VFW Post 1165 to Line Flags at National Cemetery Sept. 18

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September 18 — is POW/MIA Recognition Day. VFW Post 1165, led by Commander Jerry Shead, will be lining flags at the entrance to the National Cemetery and throughout the cemetery beginning at 7:00 a.m., with flag retirement at 4:00 p.m.

The Fort Scott Community College (FSCC) softball team and three coaches will assist, along with a group from the Kansas Renewal Institute.

Bourbon County, Business, Fort Scott

4-State Insurance Agency Opens in Downtown Fort Scott

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4-State Insurance Agency opened the Fort Scott office on August 19, 2026.

A new insurance agency has opened a store front in historic downtown Fort Scott.

Leah Smith is the owner of the 4 State Insurance Agency, Lisa Schossow is the Senior Agent who oversees the Farm and Ranch Division; Dan Shireman is the Agency Development Director; and Josie King is the Farm and Ranch Service Advisor. All were born and raised in the Girard area.

Smith has an office in Overland Park, which opened about 15 years ago, and she opened an office in her hometown of Girard eight years ago.

The agency opened shop at the corner of Wall and Main Street on August 19.

Josie King, left, is a farm and ranch service agent, Lisa Schossow is the senior farm and ranch agent.

 

“We thought Fort Scott would be a perfect location between Overland Park and Girard. Leah has always wanted to open another office here it was just waiting for the right timing,” said Schossow. “We found the perfect office location in downtown Fort Scott and are excited to be a part of the happening downtown area. We can’t wait to be involved in community events and support all the area local businesses.”

The 4 State Insurance Agency currently has Sales Advisors, one Commercial Insurance Advisor, three Service Advisors, and a Claims Advisor on staff. “We are looking to hire four full-time people in this office,” Schossow said. “Right now, we are rotating staff from the Girard office.”

“We will be hiring insurance advisors as well as customer service representatives. They will need to hold an insurance license; if they aren’t currently licensed, we will provide resources to pass the tests needed and ongoing training to make sure each advisor is successful.”

The agency provides insurance in the following areas: home, auto, business, crop, livestock, and farm insurance.

“We have a brokerage arm, which gives our team the ability to not only quote through Farmers Insurance, but partner with a variety of insurance carriers to get our clients the best coverage for the right price,” Schossow said. “We also have a team of licensed crop insurance agents in our Farm & Ranch Division who can provide area farmers with Federal crop insurance, Livestock Risk Protection, and insure their farm operation.”

Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and weekends by appointment.

For more information, contact 620.670.4590, visit us on Facebook