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70th and Final Pioneer Harvest Fiesta is October 1-4 in Fort Scott: Volunteers Needed

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This is the 70th and final year for Pioneer Harvest Fiesta (PHF), according to a press release.

PHF is Kansas’s oldest antique farm show, according to Jim Kemmerer, a spokesman for the annual event in Bourbon County at the fairgrounds.

The event kicks off with a Parade of Antique, Classic Farm Implements and More through Fort Scott’s historic downtown on October 1 at 6 p.m. on Main Street.

All three days are alive with events that help tell the story of life in the area in earlier times.

Steam Engines, Blacksmiths, Food and Flea Market Vendors, Drag Saw Demonstrations, Tractors & Gas Engines on Display, Baker Fan Demonstrations, Quilt Show, Straw Baling, Wheat Threshing, Corn Husking/Shelling, Sorghum Making Demonstration, Rock Crushing, Saw Mill Operation, Car Show, Tractor Pull (Antique & Classic), Garden Tractor Pull,  and many more learning events.

It’s one great weekend to kick off Fall in the 4-state’s region, according to its website.

Friday, October 2, through Sunday, October 4,  events, vendors, demonstrations, etc. will be at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds on South Horton Street, across from Fort Scott Community College.

Visit the event on YouTube to view Pioneer Harvest Fiesta. https://www.youtube.com/@PioneerHarvestFiesta

To learn more, view the website  www.pioneerharvestfiesta.com for the schedule and other information.

Each day’s events start at 10 a.m., with an outdoor church service at 9 a.m. on Sunday morning.

Volunteers are needed to help with working the grounds and operating the demonstrations. Get in for free and make a memory that lasts a lifetime.

If more information is required, please contact Jim Kemmerer at 816-898-8068 or jimkemmerer86@gmail.com

A 2015 photo of some of the farm implements on display.
Quilts displayed during the Pioneer Harvest Fiesta 2015. The quilt show is October 2-4 at the event in 2026.
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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 25, 2026

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 25, 2026

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

Reports and Arrests

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fire and EMS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Other Calls for Service

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Traffic Stops

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Total Calls for Service: 64

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 23, 2026

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 23, 2026

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

Reports and Arrests

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

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

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

Fire and EMS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Other Calls for Service

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Traffic Stops

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Total Calls for Service: 57

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 24, 2026

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 24, 2026

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

Reports and Arrests

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fire and EMS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Other Calls for Service

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Traffic Stops

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Total Calls for Service: 65

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott: Sept. 25-Oct. 11

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Stay safe & enjoy your weekend! Here’s all there is to see and do in Fort Scott, September 25 through October 11, 2026.

Historic Trolley Tours

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

Trolley Tours

SAVE THE DATE!

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

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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

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

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

FS Public Library
Wednesday Writers every Wed. @ 1:30-3pm. 201 S. National Ave.

$3 Tuesdays at Fort Cinema!

Kansas Small Business Development Center at the Chamber, 231 E. Wall St. Every 2nd Thursday of the month 9am-3pm.

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

RECURRING EVENTS

Farmers Market – Saturday Markets (May-October) 8am-12pm

UPCOMING EVENTS

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN FORT SCOTT — September 25 through October 11, 2026

Looking for something to do? Here’s your date-by-date guide to events around Fort Scott.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

FortFest 26

• FortFest 26 | Riverfront Park | FREE. Brody Buster One-Man Band at 6 p.m.; Kurt Allen Band at 8 p.m. Food and activities on site.
• 10th Annual Doug Hazelbaker Memorial | Bourbon County Fairgrounds | Youth events at 11 a.m.; Ranch Rodeo at 7 p.m. Proceeds support Cowboys for Cancer Crisis Fund.
• Tiger Football vs. Pittsburg | 7 p.m. | Fort Scott High School.
• Manhattan Short Film Festival screening | 6 p.m. | Fort Scott Public Library.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Herbert House Historic Home Tours

• Breakfast Fly-In | 7:30 to 11 a.m. | Fort Scott Municipal Airport, 1869 Indian Road. Donation-based breakfast.
• Fort Scott Farmers Market | 8 a.m. to noon | Gathering Square Pavilion.
• Honor Flight Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast | 8 a.m. until sold out | Holmtown Pub, 206 N. National Ave. Suggested donation: $5 per meal.
• FortFest 26 | Riverfront Park | FREE. Car show at 9 a.m.; motorcycle show at noon; kids’ fair from noon to 5 p.m.; live music at 1, 3, 5 and 7 p.m. Lightnin’ Malcolm and special guests headline at 7 p.m. No pets, please.
• Hazelbaker Memorial | Bourbon County Fairgrounds | Steer wrestling begins at 9 a.m.; youth roping and breakaway events begin no earlier than noon.
• Tri-Valley Autumn Plant Sale | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | 4305 Campbell Drive. Pansies, mums, houseplants and more.
• Herbert House Historic Home Tours | 512 S. Judson St. | Tours at 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. Tickets: $10; choose a tour time when purchasing.
• Junk Journal Meetup | 10 a.m. | Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave. FREE.
• Manhattan Short Film Festival screening | Noon | Fort Scott Public Library.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

• Hazelbaker Memorial | Bourbon County Fairgrounds | Cowboy church at 8:45 a.m.; calf roping and other events begin at 9:30 a.m.
• Bethel Community Church Round-Up Sunday | 10:30 a.m. | 1397 155th St. Worship, chili cook-off, pie bake-off and a free meal.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

• Tiger Soccer vs. Coffeyville | 4:30 p.m. | Fort Scott soccer field.
• Bourbon County Commission meeting | 5:30 p.m. | Bourbon County Courthouse, 210 S. National Ave.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

• KANSASWORKS office hours | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, 104 N. National Ave.
• Kiwanis meeting | Noon to 1 p.m. | First Presbyterian Church.
• September Book Club at The Kitchen C+C | 6 p.m. | The Calamity Club, biscuits and a book discussion. Reserve a seat.
• $3 Tuesday movies | 6 to 10 p.m. | Fort Cinema.
• VFW Taco Tuesday | 6 p.m. | VFW Post 1165, 1745 S. National Ave.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

• Wednesday Writers | 1:30 to 3 p.m. | Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave.
• Bethel Community Church weekly programs | 7 to 9 p.m. | 1397 155th St. Reformers Unanimous, teen Bible study and kids’ Bible club.
• Leslie @ the Chamber’s 40th Birthday! ᾒB (Let’s see how many notice this, hehe)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1

• 23rd Annual Gordon Parks Celebration begins | Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton St. Chamber Coffee at the museum from 8 to 9 a.m.; The Learning Tree screening at 9 a.m.; Lunch and Learn at 11 a.m.; Gordon Parks trolley tour at 1:45 p.m.; Leadbelly music presentation at 3 p.m. Many programs are free.
• Pioneer Kiwanis meeting | Noon to 1 p.m. | First United Methodist Church.
• Pioneer Harvest Fiesta Parade | 6 p.m. | Downtown Fort Scott.
• American Legion Bingo | Doors at 6 p.m.; games at 7 p.m. | Memorial Hall.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2

• 70th Pioneer Harvest Fiesta | Bourbon County Fairgrounds | Three days of tractors, steam engines, demonstrations, vendors and exhibits. The $5 weekend admission includes a collector button and Friday’s 5 p.m. bean feed; children under 12 enter free.
• Gordon Parks Celebration | Ellis Fine Arts Center | Films and conversations begin at 10 a.m. The Celebration Dance Party is at the River Room, 3 W. Oak St.: doors at 7 p.m., music at 8 p.m. Dance tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door.
• First Friday at The Artificers | 6 to 9 p.m. | 8 N. National Ave.
• Tiger Football Homecoming vs. Labette County | 7 p.m. | Fort Scott High School.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3

• Pioneer Harvest Fiesta continues | Bourbon County Fairgrounds.
• Fort Scott Farmers Market | 8 a.m. to noon | Gathering Square Pavilion.
• Gordon Parks Celebration | Ellis Fine Arts Center | Open mic poetry at 10 a.m.; Plaza School yearbook Lunch and Learn at 11:30 a.m.; Gordon Parks trolley tour at 3:15 p.m. Celebration Tribute Dinner at Liberty Theatre: social hour at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Dinner reservations are due September 30.
• Oktoberfest steinholding competition | Bam-Bam Brewing, 120 E. Wall St. Check with the brewery for the competition time.
• Sunshine VIP Night | 6 p.m. | 18 E. Wall St. Reservations required; $45 per person.
• The Market at 23 Main vendor and consignor appreciation event | 6 p.m. | 23 S. Main St. For Market vendors and consignors.
• FSCC Dan VandeWynkel Alumni Rodeo | Arnold Arena | Slack at 1 p.m.; athlete auction at 5 p.m.; performance at 7:30 p.m. Coach Chad Cross will be honored during the evening performance.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4

• Pioneer Harvest Fiesta continues | Bourbon County Fairgrounds.
• Gordon Parks Celebration breakfast | 9 a.m. | Crooner’s Lounge, 117 S. Main St. Guests purchase their own breakfast.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5

• Bourbon County Commission meeting | 5:30 p.m. | Bourbon County Courthouse, 210 S. National Ave.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6

• Downtown Meet & Greet | 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. | Cohn’s Cafe, 110 S. Main St. Special guest: Kansas Main Street Director Drew Simpson.
• KANSASWORKS office hours | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 104 N. National Ave.
• Kiwanis meeting | Noon to 1 p.m. | First Presbyterian Church.
• Chamber Member Appreciation After-Hours | 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. | Holmtown Pub, 206 N. National Ave.
• City Commission meeting | 6 to 7 p.m. | City Hall.
• The Empowered Caregiver | 6 to 8 p.m. | Burris Ag Hall, Fort Scott Community College.
• $3 Tuesday movies | 6 to 10 p.m. | Fort Cinema.
• VFW Taco Tuesday | 6 p.m. | VFW Post 1165.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7

• Wednesday Writers | 1:30 to 3 p.m. | Fort Scott Public Library.
• Bethel Community Church weekly programs | 7 to 9 p.m. | 1397 155th St.

☕ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8

• Chamber Coffee at the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes | 8 a.m. | 1 S. Main St.
• Kansas Small Business Development Center office hours | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Chamber office, 231 E. Wall St. Free business assistance; become a client.
• Pioneer Kiwanis meeting | Noon to 1 p.m. | First United Methodist Church.
• Tiger Soccer vs. Chanute | 4:30 p.m. | Fort Scott.
• Tiger Volleyball | 5 p.m. | Fort Scott High School; games against Girard, Frontenac and Louisburg.
• The Young Fables in Concert | Liberty Theatre, 113 S. Main St. Doors at 5 p.m.; buffet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; performance at 8 p.m. Reservations required.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9

• ScareFest Haunted House | 7 to 11 p.m. | 753 S. Clark St. $1 donation to enter.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

• Fort Scott Farmers Market | 8 a.m. to noon | Gathering Square Pavilion.
• Care to Share Trap Shoot | 10 a.m. | Near 165th Street and Grand Road. Lunch available; gun raffle at 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit local cancer patients and their families.
• Royal Tea & Friends Party | 10 a.m. to noon | Fort Scott High School Commons. Games, crafts and character visits; $6 per child. Children must attend with an adult. Tickets required.
• EKTEC Rodeo | Scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. | Bourbon County Fairgrounds.
• Community Daddy Daughter Dance | Memorial Hall, 1 E. 3rd St. Dinner guests arrive at 5 p.m.; dance-only guests at 6:30 p.m. Dinner, dancing, activities and a photo booth.
• ScareFest Haunted House | 7 to 11 p.m. | 753 S. Clark St. $1 donation to enter.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11

• EKTEC Rodeo | Scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. | Bourbon County Fairgrounds.

ALSO HAPPENING DURING THESE DATES

• Oktoberfest at Bam-Bam Brewing runs through October 4 | 120 E. Wall St. Seasonal beers and festive décor.
• Clark Street Lights Halloween display runs nightly October 2 through 11, 7 to 10 p.m. | 753 S. Clark St. Drive by and enjoy the lights. ScareFest is also open Friday and Saturday nights, 7 to 11 p.m.

Find updates and additional information on the Fort Scott events calendar: fortscott.com/events

SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques, Antiques, Flea Markets & more! Visit fortscott.com for Chamber member specialty shopping & other retail in Downtown & other areas of the community.

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 620-223-3566 | information@fortscott.com | fortscott.com

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FS Downtown Meet and Greet is Oct. 6

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QUARTERLY DOWNTOWN MEET & GREET SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 6TH AT COHN’S CAFE

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites downtown business owners, representatives, and community members to a Downtown Meet & Greet on Tuesday, October 6, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The gathering will be held at Cohn’s Cafe, 110 S. Main St. in Fort Scott.

The Chamber is excited to welcome Kansas Main Street Director Drew Simpson to the gathering. These informal quarterly events offer an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and share ideas about downtown events, promotions, and other topics affecting the downtown district.

For more information, contact the Chamber at (620) 223-3566.

 

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Gunn Park’s Roads Are Being Improved

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Fort Scott’s largest park, Gunn Park, is the site of city workers’ ditch work this week, including whistles to divert water off the roads.

Towards the end of next week, around October 1 (weather permitting),  work will be completed on asphalting the loop road around the park.

The 155-acre recreation area on the city’s west side is a lake-dotted park with picnic pavilions, campgrounds, and a disc golf course also offering hiking, biking and fishing to visitors.

City workers are currently trying to divert water from a low point at the bottom of the first hill on the park’s main one-way road.

“When the bottoms like that are in hollows, with floods and everything else, the work is ongoing,” said Public Works Director Tom Coffman.

“They are doing ditch work with whistles (large tubes) to divert water off the roadway,” said Park Supervisor Norman Mackley. “We are doing the pre-work now. The Parks Department will be assisting the city street crews.”

The project got started September 22, and by October 1, weather and conditions permitting, the asphalting of the whole park one-way loop road will be done, said Coffman.

“When we start asphalting, the park will be closed,” he said. “The asphalting of the total loop, the main road, will start next week. Closures depend on where we are working, but the park will be open to hiking and biking.”

“We’ll go around the shelter houses…and other stuff in the park at a later date,” Coffman said.

The big rock shelter house at Gunn Park is a favorite pavillion for
special gatherings. Here it is lit up at Christmas in 2017.

 

 

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 22, 2026

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 22, 2026

Fort Scott police, fire and EMS logged 45 calls for service on September 22, 2026.

Reports and Arrests

Traffic Stop — 7:57 AM, 69 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-01543FS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Accident / Hit and Run — 11:37 AM, 1708 S National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01544FS. Disposition: RPTA.

Dog Bite — 1:38 PM, 2322 S Main St. Complaint No. 26-01545FS. Disposition: RPTACO.

Check Subject — 7:01 PM, National Ave, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01546FS. Disposition: ARRC.

Traffic Stop — 8:13 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01547FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Fire and EMS

EMS — 8:30 AM, 504 Sherman, Uniontown. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 8:35 AM, 1808 S Eddy, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 4:46 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 8:27 PM, 16 N Caldwell, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 11:42 PM, 201 W 23rd St #2A2. Disposition: AMBU.

Other Calls for Service

Juvenile — 3:48 AM, 119 S Washington St. Disposition: RPTG.

Follow-Up — 5:42 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Parking Complaint — 7:03 AM, 24 N Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: 77.

Animal Control — 8:57 AM, 601 N Barbee, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 9:18 AM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: RPTS.

Traffic Complaint / Driving — 10:00 AM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: 77.

VIN Inspections / County — 10:17 AM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint / Other — 10:57 AM, Cavalry Rd. Disposition: HBD.

Other Agency Assist — 11:00 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: 77.

27,28,29 Checks — 11:37 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Dog Bite — 12:57 PM, 1105 E 12th, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

911 / Hang Up — 1:25 PM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: HBD.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 1:56 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 2:09 PM, Little St. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 2:23 PM, 601 N Barbee, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 2:27 PM, 1714 Holbrook St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint / Traffic Lights/RR Crossing — 3:29 PM, 6th St. Disposition: HBO.

Vehicle Unlock — 3:35 PM, 201 E 23rd St. Disposition: HBO.

SRO — 3:40 PM, 1105 E 12th, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Vehicle Unlock — 3:44 PM, 734 S Barbee St #D. Disposition: HBO.

Dog Bite — 3:52 PM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBD.

Seeking Advice/Info — 4:04 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Other Agency Assist — 4:35 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: HBD.

Juvenile — 4:55 PM, 324 Mccleverty St. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / County — 5:50 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

Harassment — 6:01 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 6:22 PM, 415 S Eddy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / County — 8:10 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

Other Agency Assist — 8:32 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 8:50 PM, 320 Cleveland. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stops

Traffic Stop — 7:34 PM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 7:49 PM, 12th St. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:09 PM, 4th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:16 PM, 215th, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stop — 9:37 PM, 18th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Total Calls for Service: 45

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 21, 2026

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – September 21, 2026

Fort Scott police, fire and EMS logged 46 calls for service on September 21, 2026.

Reports and Arrests

Domestic / Physical — 1:41 AM, 1219 E Elm, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01534FS. Disposition: ARRC.

Warrant Service / Search — 5:19 AM, 215 S Hill St. Complaint No. 26-0899BB. Disposition: ARRC.

Follow-Up — 11:20 AM, 293 E 20th St. Complaint No. 26-0900BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Animal Control — 12:24 PM, 1505 S Broadway. Complaint No. 26-01536FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Follow-Up — 2:21 PM, 402 Hill St. Complaint No. 26-01537FS. Disposition: ARRC.

Seeking Advice/Info / Walk-In — 4:51 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01538FS. Disposition: RPTA.

Seeking Advice/Info / Walk-In — 5:50 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01539FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Disturbance — 5:59 PM, 1494 212th Terr. Complaint No. 26-0901BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Harassment — 7:24 PM, 523 S Lowman. Complaint No. 26-01540FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Accident / Injury — 7:27 PM, 1759 Hwy 7, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0902BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Check Vehicle — 10:46 PM, 2222 S Main St. Complaint No. 26-01541FS. Disposition: RPTC.

Fire and EMS

EMS / Standby — 4:57 AM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 8:21 AM, 101 Andrick St. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS / Standby — 4:42 PM, 1005 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 7:25 PM, 706 W 2nd St, Fort Scott. Disposition: * Multiple.

EMS — 10:24 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: * Multiple.

Other Calls for Service

Check Subject — 2:39 AM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: 77.

Follow-Up — 2:47 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Public Assist — 4:50 AM, 1708 S National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Alarm / Burglary — 5:37 AM, 1808 S National Ave. Disposition: HBO.

Alarm / Burglary — 6:43 AM, 2000 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Parking Complaint — 7:03 AM, 2322 S Main St. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 7:03 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Parking Complaint — 7:27 AM, 3rd, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 7:51 AM, 922 S Crawford. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 8:37 AM, 102 Arthur St. Disposition: 77.

27,28,29 Checks — 8:57 AM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: HBO.

Lost Property — 9:15 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Alarm / Burglary — 9:45 AM, 2096 Grand Rd. Disposition: 22.

Vin Inspections / County — 9:59 AM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 10:14 AM, 213 Scott St. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control / Dead Animal Pick Up — 11:01 AM, Heylman, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 11:34 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBD.

Animal Control — 12:11 PM, 601 N Barbee, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 12:42 PM, 323 Broadway. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 1:30 PM, 601 N Barbee, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Vehicle Unlock — 2:56 PM, 734 S Barbee. Disposition: HBO.

Paper Service — 3:23 PM, 615 S Margrave St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Check Area — 4:01 PM, 118 S Main St. Disposition: HBO.

Check Subject — 4:32 PM, 1135 E Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 4:48 PM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Found Property — 5:15 PM, 502 S Main St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Harassment — 5:42 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 6:19 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

Disturbance — 9:35 PM, 915 S Horton, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stops

Traffic Stop — 7:22 PM, Barbee St. Disposition: HBO.

Total Calls for Service: 46

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Exploring Future Ownership of Freeman Ft. Scott Hospital

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Freeman Health System and Kansas Renewal Institute (KRI) issued a joint statement Monday announcing the signing of a non-binding Letter of Intent to explore the future ownership and operation of Freeman Fort Scott Hospital.

“The Letter of Intent provides Freeman Health System and Kansas Renewal Institute (KRI) the opportunity to evaluate whether a transition of ownership and operations could further support the long-term access to healthcare,” according to the press release.

“The Letter of Intent is non-binding, and no final agreement has been reached. Any potential transaction remains subject to due diligence, negotiation of definitive agreements, regulatory review and other necessary approvals,” according to the press release. “Throughout this process, patient care, hospital operations and services will continue as normal.”

“Freeman Health is trying to sell its hospital to KRI,” said Gregg Motley, who is the Bourbon County Commission Chairman. “They (Freeman Health System) don’t have a building to sell; they have its operations to sell.”

“KRI would have to acquire expertise to run the hospital, and all the Freeman staff would have to be willing to reassign their contract with KRI,” he said. “KRI has to be willing to buy the operations of Freeman Fort Scott. The fly in the ointment is that the State of Kansas will have to give licensing to KRI.”

“I tried to trigger the ‘Claw Back Provision’ with the Bourbon County Commission (who previously owned the building), to give the building to Freeman, and the commission would not support that,” Motley said.

“Now KRI has to be willing to buy the operations of Freeman Fort Scott Hospital,” he said.

Some background

The hospital building at 401 Woodland Hills Blvd. has changed hands more than once. Mercy Hospital Fort Scott announced its closure in 2018, and the Ascension Via Christi emergency room that followed closed in December 2023. Bourbon County donated the building and $2 million to Legacy Healthcare Foundation in November 2022, writing in a “clawback” that returns the property to the county if the terms of the donation are not met. KRI bought the building in December 2024 and runs a mental health treatment center there. Freeman opened its hospital and emergency department in the building on Sept. 4, 2025.

Part of what keeps the emergency department running is a tax county voters approved themselves. On May 14, 2024, Bourbon County voters approved a quarter-cent countywide retail sales tax, 1,611 to 496. It took effect Oct. 1, 2024 and runs five years. The ballot language limits the money to the “establishment and operation of an emergency department in Bourbon County,” and says that when the tax ends, whatever is left goes to emergency medical services or to reducing property taxes.

A citizens committee appointed by the commission checks that the money is spent that way. Charles Gentry and Dr. Randy Nichols reported to commissioners on Aug. 31 that the tax collected $336,741.49 in the first half of 2026 and that $280,602.05 of it was disbursed to Freeman to operate the emergency department.

The county is not a party to the Letter of Intent. Commissioners declined in July to put $300,000 in the 2027 budget to pursue the clawback against KRI and Legacy, a push Motley had led and said he would stop; he laid out his reasoning in a June interview with FortScott.biz. Separately, a federal rural hospital bill introduced in July could change what a hospital like Fort Scott’s can bill for.

The press release, as sent

Joint Statement
Freeman Health System and KRI Sign Letter of Intent Regarding the Future of Fort Scott Healthcare Services

Freeman Health System and KRI today announced the signing of a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore the future ownership and operation of Freeman Fort Scott Hospital.

Since opening Freeman Fort Scott Hospital on September 4, 2025, Freeman has remained committed to providing the residents of Fort Scott and Bourbon County with access to high-quality local healthcare. During that time, healthcare organizations across the country, particularly those serving rural communities, have continued to face significant workforce, reimbursement, operational and financial pressures.

As part of its ongoing commitment to the community, Freeman has worked closely with local leaders, providers and stakeholders to evaluate opportunities that could support the long-term sustainability of healthcare services in Fort Scott. Those efforts have included operational improvements and evaluation of potential care delivery models, including opportunities associated with the Rural Emergency Hospital model.

The Letter of Intent provides Freeman Health System and KRI the opportunity to evaluate whether a transition of ownership and operations could further support the long-term access to healthcare.

The LOI is non-binding, and no final agreement has been reached. Any potential transaction remains subject to due diligence, negotiation of definitive agreements, regulatory review and other necessary approvals.

Throughout this process, patient care, hospital operations and services will continue as normal.

Both organizations remain committed to supporting employees, providers, patients and community stakeholders while exploring opportunities to preserve and strengthen local healthcare access.

Additional information will be shared as appropriate as discussions progress.

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About Freeman Health System

Locally owned and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System is a not-for-profit health system serving communities across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas through a network of hospitals, physician clinics, outpatient locations, and specialty services. The system includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital, Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, Inc. and the Freeman Health System facilities in Bentonville, Springdale, Johnson and Siloam Springs. Freeman Health System also operates Ozark Center—the region’s largest provider of behavioral health services, and offers comprehensive cancer, cardiology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and women’s and children’s services. The system is supported by more than 7,000 employees and is the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius. For more information, visit Freeman Health System.

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Clifton Chiropractic Offers New Service: Hydro-Massage

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From left: Emily Norris, chiropractic assistant, Dr. Ethan Couch, Dr. Kaylee Clifton, and Angie Trim, office manager. The team at Clifton Chiropractic.

Dr. Kaylee Clifton is expanding the treatments Clifton Chiropractic LLC offers its clients.

In late August, she purchased a hydro-massage bed.

The hydro-massage bed is in a treatment room at the business just off Hwy. 69 on Third Street.

“The hydro treatment has been going well,” Dr. Clifton said. “It’s a good added treatment to relax and help with muscle and joint pain.”

“You can do this before or after a treatment, or just walk in,” said Angie Trim, office manager. “It may be eligible for a Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account, you have to check in with the plan administrator.”

The treatment was at first located at Spoiled Brat Salon, and Heather Engstrom, the owner, “reached out to us.  Several of our chiropractic patients were using it there,” said Trim.

The cost is $20 for 20 minutes of hydro-massage in the lounge chair.

During the week of September 21, high school or community college athletes get 1/2 price off the hydro-massage treatment.

Other services

The price list at Clifton Chiropractic.

Both Dr. Couch and Dr. Clifton provide traditional chiropractic adjustments, and they provide other services as well.

“Dr. Couch does the dry needling treatment service,” Clifton said.

Dry needling is a technique where a very small, thin needed is used to release tight muscle knots and help reduce pain. It helps muscles relax, improves blood flow, and allows the body to heal better. It targets specific tight or irritated muscles, according to information provided by Clifton.

Dr. Clifton does acupuncture, a treatment that uses very thin needles placed at specific points on the body to help reduce pain, improve energy flow, and support the body’s natural healing process. It’s based on traditional Chinese medicine and focuses on energy pathways in the body, while dry needling targets tight muscles directly, according to information from Clifton.

Dr. Clifton is also a practitioner in allergy elimination, in a technique known as NAET.

NAET is a mild, non-invasive, gentle energy balancing procedure.

She is also doing vagus nerve resets (restoring healthy rhythm and responsiveness) with acupuncture.

Fees.
Clifton Chiropractic is located on Third Street, just off of Hwy. 69. The address is 203 E. Third. Contact the office at 620.644.5000.