Bourbon County, Business, Food, Fort Scott

Dancer Reconfigures Business Storefront to Make Way For A Rental Space

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From left, 114, 112 and 110 South Main.

 

Two of Kathy Dancer’s businesses on South Main have been reconfigured to make way for a storefront she will be renting out.

Cohn’s Cafe has shifted to the north room at 110 S. Main and the Mercantile has shifted to the former cafe space at 112 S. Main.

The space at 114 S. Main will soon be the space for the Old Fort Genealogical Society.

View of Cohn’s Cafe from the stairway to the front door; Dancer is in the right corner.
The hours of the cafe and the Green Lantern Speakeasy.

About the Dancer businesses:

The cafe and mercantile are open Wednesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner is Friday and Saturday only from 5-8 p.m.

The Green Lantern  Speakeasy Lounge is open Friday and Saturday from 6-9 p.m.

 

The menu.
Dancer shows The Vault, which is a private area dining room for a small group.

The Vault is a private dining space in the cafe that has been added for customers. It formerly was a vault for the Scottish Rite Temple in its heyday.

“There has been a bachelorette party…a DAR event…and we can do small tasting events in there. It can have up to 14 people,” she said.

A view of the mercantile with a cabinet of spirits to the left.

Coming soon is the handcrafted spirits.

In December 2026, the first bottling of Bourbon County Handcrafted Spirits is expected, she said.

She has a distillery on an upper floor of the former Scottish Rite Temple, in which all the businesses she owns are showcased, but the distillery is not open to the public.

“We’ll be in distribution by the end of the year,” she said. “Moonshine, whiskey and bourbon.”

Also on an upper floor is the Green Lantern and it is open to the public on Friday and Saturday night from 6- 9 p.m.

The Green Lantern Speakeasy is a 1920s-themed cocktail lounge located on the second floor at 110 S. Main, above Cohn’s Cafe.

“We offer craft cocktails and a large selection of whiskeys and bourbon and Kansas-made spirits and beers,” she said.

 

 

 

Kansas

Motorists urged to watch for deer during fall rut

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One of Streeter’s deer. Submitted photo.

While deer can be spotted near roadways any time of the year, motorists should be especially vigilant in the fall for deer crossing roadways due to the “rut,” or mating season, a time when deer are frequently on the move.

“When a deer enters the roadway, drivers may be tempted to swerve. That can lead to a loss of control, leaving the roadway or a collision with oncoming traffic,” said Kansas Highway Patrol Lt. Chad Crittenden. “Drivers are often safer when they brake firmly and stay in their lane.”

That’s why the Kansas Department of Transportation, Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and AAA Kansas are working together to raise awareness and help drivers avoid collisions with deer.

“Deer are focused on mating and not paying attention to hazards like vehicles,” said Levi Jaster, KDWP Big Game Coordinator. “Bucks are looking for does, and with crops out of the fields and leaves off the trees, deer have fewer places to stay concealed. That means motorists are more likely to encounter deer on or near roadways, especially at dawn and dusk.”

One person was killed and 692 people were injured in the 10,742 deer-vehicle crashes on Kansas roadways in 2025. Across the state, 40% of all single-vehicle crashes in 2025 involved a collision with a deer.

Andrew Booth, Kansas Turnpike Authority Safety Coordinator, encourages motorists to stay focused, reduce distractions and drive at a safe speed to increase safety when deer are near the roadway.

“In the event a driver hits a deer, help is available by dialing *KTA (*582) when traveling on the turnpike or *47 to reach the Kansas Highway Patrol,” Booth said.

Shawn Steward, Public Affairs Manager for AAA Kansas, said that besides the inconvenience of vehicle damage, the cost of repairs may put a serious dent in your wallet.

“AAA insurance statistics show the average claim in Kansas for an animal strike in 2025 was almost $7,900 – up 42% in the past five years,” Steward said. “This is largely due to advanced vehicle technology such as cameras and sensors.”

Roadway safety officials suggest drivers:

  • Be watchful at dawn and dusk; deer are more active and seldom travel alone.
  • Reduce speeds near wooded areas and water sources.
  • Always wear a seat belt and use appropriate child safety seats.
  • Use bright headlights when there is no oncoming traffic. The deer’s eyes often reflect.
  • Do not swerve. This can cause motorists to veer into oncoming traffic, run off the road, hit objects or overturn.
  • If you strike a deer, move the vehicle to the roadway’s shoulder and call law enforcement: KHP dispatch at *47, turnpike users at *582 or local law enforcement at 911.
  • Contact your insurance company to report damage.

Statewide vehicle-deer statistics compiled by KDOT for the past five years, along with county-level data, are available on the KDOT website.

Entertainment, Fort Scott Community College

Voices from the Grave Tour Returns Oct. 24

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Actor Tyler Slinkard in a previous Voices from the Grave Tour.

Actor Tyler Slinkard in a previous Voices from the Grave Tour.

Bourbon County Community Theatre and Fort Scott Community College Present Annual Voices from the Grave Tour

Bourbon County Community Theatre in cooperation with Fort Scott Community College presents their annual Voices from the Grave Tour.

Voices from the Grave takes place from 7-9 p.m. on Oct. 24 at the walking trail at Fort Scott Community College. Guests will enjoy a guided walking tour of short acting vignettes centering around stories of murder and mayhem in Fort Scott. Scenes were written by members of the Advanced Drama Class at Fort Scott High School and are based off of stories from local authors.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and are available from bcct.ludus.com. Tour times must be pre-scheduled and tours will meet at the school house on the northeast corner of the walking trail. Parents must accompany children under the age of 14.

More information can be found on the Bourbon County Community Theatre Facebook page or by contacting Director Christina King at 913-827-6401.

Contact: Angie Bin, 620-719-9622, angela.bin@usd234.org

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – October 14, 2026

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – October 14, 2026

Fort Scott police, fire and EMS logged 53 calls for service on October 14, 2026.

Reports and Arrests

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 9:15 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Complaint No. 26-01644FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Warrant Service / Search — 3:20 PM, 901 Barbee St. Complaint No. 26-01646FS. Disposition: RPTC.

Disturbance — 6:14 PM, 2nd St. Complaint No. 26-01645FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Accident / Non-Injury — 8:13 PM, 65 Hwy. Complaint No. 26-0971BB. Disposition: RPTA.

Domestic / Physical — 8:39 PM, 1315 S Little St. Complaint No. 26-01647FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 10:09 PM, 3rd St. Complaint No. 26-0972BB. Disposition: RPTG.

Traffic Stop — 11:52 PM, Judson. Complaint No. 26-0973BB. Disposition: * Multiple.

Fire and EMS

EMS — 4:31 AM, 744 Horton St, Fort Scott. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 6:30 AM, 513 Lowman. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 8:35 AM, 900 E 3rd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: * Multiple.

EMS — 9:26 AM, 915 S Horton, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS — 10:15 AM, 2322 S Main St. Disposition: AMBU.

Fire / Alarm — 2:03 PM, 2505 S Main St, Fort Scott. Disposition: 22.

Fire / Structure — 3:01 PM, E National. Disposition: * Multiple.

Other Calls for Service

Check Area — 1:59 AM, 1513 S Broadway. Disposition: HBO.

Flood Notification — 2:32 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: NR.

27,28,29 Checks — 7:52 AM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: HBD.

Seeking Advice/Info / County — 8:08 AM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

Motorist Assist — 8:43 AM, Margrave St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Warrant Service / Arrest — 8:40 AM, 1511 215th #25, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 8:57 AM, 1121 E Elm, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Remove Subject — 9:14 AM, 219 N Eddy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Check Vehicle — 9:25 AM, Yale Rd, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Fraud — 10:33 AM, 1797 157th Terr, Devon. Disposition: HBO.

911 / Hang Up — 11:27 AM, 1604 S National Ave. Disposition: HBD.

Traffic Complaint / Livestock — 11:35 AM, 1507 Hwy 7, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Check Welfare — 11:40 AM, 946 65 Hwy, Mapleton. Disposition: HBO.

Other Agency Assist — 12:05 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / Walk-In — 12:45 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Found Property — 1:19 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 3:37 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Animal Control — 3:47 PM, National Ave. Disposition: HBO.

Prowler — 3:50 PM, 24 S Holbrook St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Check Subject — 3:53 PM, Wall St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 4:16 PM, 2019 Charles St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint / Livestock — 4:25 PM, 245th. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info — 4:59 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Check Vehicle — 8:06 PM, 2322 S Main St. Disposition: NTA.

Follow-Up — 8:28 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Suspicious Activity — 10:28 PM, 737 S Little St. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Complaint / Driving — 10:40 PM, 2233 Native Rd. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stops

Traffic Stop — 10:39 AM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:32 AM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 2:59 PM, National Ave. Disposition: WW.

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

Traffic Stop — 3:47 PM, N National Ave. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 4:08 PM, 6th St. Disposition: NTA.

Traffic Stop — 8:13 PM, 2500 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Traffic Stop — 9:04 PM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:12 PM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:36 PM, 54 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:04 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 11:18 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Total Calls for Service: 53

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

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Bourbon County Sheriff’s Report

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

Arrested

No arrests were reported.

Released

Goff, Cheyenne Marie — Released 10/14/2026 6:00 PM via Transferred Out (Allen County).

Holdridge, Daniel W — Released 10/14/2026 4:33 PM via Surety Bond (Larry Lamb).

Jones, Ariana Nicole — Released 10/14/2026 6:01 PM via Surety Bond (Able Bonding).

Schnake, Greta Isabelle — Released 10/14/2026 3:56 PM via Cash Bond (Mother).

Smith, Jonathan Douglas — Released 10/14/2026 4:13 PM via Surety Bond (Larry Lamb).

Total Inmates Released: 5

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Kansas

KDOT Launches Real-Time Plow Locations Tool

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TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation has launched a new Plow Locations Tool that displays active snowplow locations on state highways across Kansas.

The new tool is hosted on KanDrive.gov, the agency’s 24/7 resource for highway and weather conditions. To see where plows are working, users should:

  • Go to KanDrive.gov or download the KanDrive app.
  • At the top left corner, go to the “What are you Looking for?” menu.
  • Click the orange “Plow Locations Tool.”

The Plow Locations Tool displays active plow locations and indicates both the direction of travel and the path taken over the last two hours. The map data refreshes every 60 seconds.

“We’re committed to providing Kansans with timely and reliable information during winter weather events,” said Secretary Calvin Reed. “This new tool helps travelers see where crews are actively working while also providing a better understanding of the effort required to keep highways open and safe during a storm.”

In addition to seeing active plow locations, KDOT will have 12 trucks across the state equipped with cameras showing dashcam images on KanDrive. On the map, each plow appears as orange arrow icons pointing in its direction of travel. The 12 plows with cameras appear as blue truck icons, and clicking one shows its most recent dashcam images.

“Behind every plow shown on the map is a KDOT employee working to improve travel conditions,” Reed said. “This tool gives the public a real-time view of that work and another resource to help them make informed travel decisions.”

KDOT maintains about 9,500 miles of Kansas highways totaling more than 25,000 total lane and ramp miles. During storms, crews prioritize high-volume highways while working continuously to clear lower-volume routes. The agency has about 590 dump trucks statewide and eight tow plows that clear a path up to 24 feet wide.

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Obituary: Patricia Ann Sloan, Age 94

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Patricia Ann Sloan

Patricia Ann Sloan, age 94, a resident of Sugar Valley Lake in Mound City, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 10, 2026, at her home. She was born July 9, 1932, in Lamar, Missouri, the daughter of Morris Larson and LaVonne King Larson. She graduated from Ft. Scott High School with the Class of 1950. Pat married Cloyd Wilmer Sloan on September 14, 1952, in Ft. Scott. As her husband was serving with the United States Air Force, the family made their home on various air bases including Cheyenne, Wyoming, Belleville, Illinois, San Angelo and San Antonio, Texas, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, as well as overseas in Turkey. In 1974, after twenty-two years of military service, they retired to a little farm near Mapleton, Kansas. They enjoyed fishing and spending winters in Texas. Pat enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles. She was also a great fan of the KU Jayhawks, the Kansas City Royals and the Chiefs, and she always had a canine companion.

Survivors include her three children, Mike Sloan and wife, Cindy, of Olathe, Kansas, Janet Smith and husband, John, of Pleasanton, Kansas, and Debbie Deer and husband, Kirk, of Mound City, Kansas. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Brandon (Tristian) Smith, Jason Smith, Kyle (Megan) Deer, Justin (Kristin) Deer, Megan (Buddy) Dent, Matthew Sloan and Patrick Sloan, and four great-grandchildren, Kolson, Brody, Owen and Colter. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Cloyd Wilmer Sloan, on April 4, 1999.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 16th, at the U.S. National Cemetery. Family and friends may meet at the Cheney Witt Chapel prior to leaving for the cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Memorials are suggested to the Pittsburg Humane Society or the animal charity of choice and may be left in the care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

 

K-State Extension

How About a Date? Understanding Food Expiration Labels

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How About a Date?

According to the FDA, Americans are throwing away about one-third of our food — roughly 20 pounds per person per month. Uncertainty about the meaning of food dates causes us to waste about 20% of our food. There are a wide variety of phrases used, and food doesn’t necessarily need to be thrown out just because of a date.

“Use By” Date

The “Use-By” date is the last date for use of the product while at peak quality. It is not a safety date, except when used on infant formula.

Guidelines for Freshness

  • Eggs: go by “sell-by” date; store 3-5 weeks in the back of the refrigerator.
  • Milk: 7 days. Store in the back of the refrigerator.
  • Ground meat/poultry: 1-2 days
  • Cooked meat/poultry: 3-4 days
  • Steaks: 3-5 days
  • Lunch meat: 2 weeks unopened, 3-5 days opened
  • Dry pasta: 1-2 years
  • Canned fruit: 12-18 months, or 5-7 days after opening
  • Rice and dried beans: 2 years, or 3-4 days in the refrigerator after cooking

Special exception for infant formula: Federal regulations require a “Use-By” date on infant formula. Consumption by this date ensures the formula contains at least the quality of each nutrient described on the label, and that it will maintain an acceptable quality to pass through an ordinary bottle nipple. Do not buy or use baby formula after its “Use By” date.

“Sell By” Date

This date lets the store know how long to display the product for sale for inventory management.

Special Tips

  • Keep your refrigerator below 40 degrees F and use airtight containers.
  • Use the “first in, first out” method to rotate pantry goods.
  • Freeze meat, cheese, and bread near the “sell by” date.
  • Don’t fear the “best by” date. It’s about quality, not safety.
  • Trust your nose, mouth, eyes, and your brain to tell you if food is bad.

“Best Before” Date

Indicates when a product will be at its best in terms of quality or flavor. It is not a purchase or safety date.

Signs of Food Spoilage

  • Smells “off”
  • Moldy
  • Different texture than it is supposed to be
  • Unpleasant

Above all: when in doubt, throw it out!

For guidance, see the “Safe Food Storage: The Refrigerator and Freezer” Kansas State University Extension publication, available at https://www.extension.k-state.edu/humannutrition/foodstorage.html.

Flyer put together by Thursday Night Live FCE (Family and Community Education) Unit, Bourbon County.

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – October 13, 2026

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Fort Scott Police Day Sheets

Fort Scott Police Day Sheets – October 13, 2026

Fort Scott police, fire and EMS logged 44 calls for service on October 13, 2026.

Reports and Arrests

Theft — 10:37 AM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0968BB. Disposition: RPTC.

Theft / Walk-In — 11:10 AM, 293 E 20th St. Complaint No. 26-0967BB. Disposition: RPTC.

Training / K9 — 11:30 AM, 1604 S National Ave. Complaint No. 26-01641FS. Disposition: HBO.

Narcotics — 2:52 PM, 802 W 18th St. Complaint No. 26-01642FS. Disposition: RPTG.

Warrant Service / Arrest — 4:14 PM, 1585 Range. Complaint No. 26-0969BB. Disposition: ARRC.

Domestic / Verbal — 5:15 PM, 1137 255th, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-0970BB. Disposition: RPTC.

Accident / Injury Unknown — 8:29 PM, Horton St, Fort Scott. Complaint No. 26-01643FS. Disposition: * Multiple.

Fire and EMS

EMS — 12:42 AM, 2379 Locust Rd #8. Disposition: * Multiple.

EMS — 2:31 PM, 714 Short St. Disposition: AMBU.

EMS / Transfer — 2:49 PM, 915 S Horton, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: * Multiple.

EMS / Standby — 3:40 PM, 1005 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: AMBU.

Other Calls for Service

Seeking Advice/Info / City — 12:08 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: RPTS.

Follow-Up — 2:23 AM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBD.

Seeking Advice/Info — 8:10 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Alarm / Burglary — 8:34 AM, 2146 Jayhawk. Disposition: HBO.

Juvenile — 8:36 AM, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Transport / Other — 8:38 AM, 2556 Limestone Rd. Disposition: HBO.

Court — 8:42 AM, 210 S National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Escort / Funeral — 8:43 AM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

27,28,29 Checks — 9:25 AM, 1604 S National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

Animal Control — 9:43 AM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Follow-Up — 9:57 AM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: HBO.

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

Traffic Complaint / Dead Animal Pickup/Debris — 11:56 AM, 1008 Horton St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

911 / Accidental — 1:22 PM, 1604 S National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

Follow-Up — 1:41 PM, Marble, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Alarm / Burglary — 1:43 PM, 858 195th, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

911 / Accidental — 1:51 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBD.

Remove Subject — 1:59 PM, 513 S Broadway, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

No Problem — 2:10 PM, 1105 E 12th, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

911 / Accidental — 2:28 PM, 1604 S National Ave, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBD.

Special Assignment — 3:24 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: RPTS.

SRO — 3:48 PM, 1005 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

No Problem — 3:54 PM, 1005 S Main, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / County — 4:07 PM, 293 E 20th St, Fort Scott. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info / County — 5:51 PM, 293 E 20th St. Disposition: * Multiple.

911 / Hang Up — 6:41 PM, 1950 Indian Rd. Disposition: HBD.

Seeking Advice/Info — 6:51 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Motorist Assist — 7:20 PM, 54 Hwy, Bronson. Disposition: HBO.

Seeking Advice/Info — 8:19 PM, 1604 National, Fort Scott, KS. Disposition: HBO.

Traffic Stops

Traffic Stop — 3:14 AM, 69 Hwy, Fort Scott. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 4:49 PM, 9th St. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:48 PM, 69 Hwy. Disposition: WW.

Traffic Stop — 9:51 PM, 18th St. Disposition: WW.

Total Calls for Service: 44

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Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Report – Oct 14, 2026

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Bourbon County Sheriff’s Report

Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Report – October 14, 2026

Arrested

Freeman, Gracie Ann (Age 24) — Arrested 10/13/2026 12:56 AM by Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office. Charge: Domestic Battery; Knowing Rude Physical Contact w/ Family Member or Dating Relationship, Interference with LEO; Unknown Circumstance. Bond: No Bond.

Goff, Cheyenne Marie (Age 29) — Arrested 10/13/2026 4:45 PM by Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office. Charge: Warrant – Out of County, Warrant – Out of County. Bond: No Bond. Released 10/14/2026 6:00 PM via Transferred Out.

Schnake, Greta Isabelle (Age 28) — Arrested 10/13/2026 9:03 PM by Fort Scott Police Department. Charge: Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs; Misdemeanor. Bond: No Bond.

Released

Cole, Michael Dugan — Released 10/13/2026 11:11 AM via Transferred Out (Platte County).

Goff, Cheyenne Marie — Released 10/14/2026 6:00 PM via Transferred Out (Allen County).

Roach, Hailley-Sue Michelle — Released 10/13/2026 6:56 PM via Surety Bond (Able Bonding).

Total Inmates Released: 3

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Obituary: Janet Hill, Age 72

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Janet Hill, born August 11, 1954, in Fort Scott, KS. Current resident of Sun City West, AZ, formerly of Nevada, MO, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026 at the age of 72.

Together with husband Martin Hill, they raised seven children at their Missouri home. After retirement, they moved to Arizona where they embraced a new community and developed lasting friendships with countless people who quickly came to know and love Janet.

Janet is survived by husband Martin of the home. Their seven children; Heather Hackleman, David Hill and wife Leilei, Chad Brown and wife Afton, Theresa Covington and husband Adam, Kristen McNeal and husband Stephen, John Hill and wife Danielle, Kenneth Hill and wife Bryn, along with 21 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Harold, Eva and a step-father Delbert Readinger; two sisters; one grandson; one great-granddaughter.

Funeral Mass celebrating Janet’s life will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 11:00AM at Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 714 S. Eddy St, Fort Scott, KS. Memorials are suggested to Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee Hosted by Fort Scott Fire Dept, Oct. 15

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Come enjoy coffee, conversations & community updates!

Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by Fort Scott Fire Department

Thursday, October 15th, 8am
@ Fort Scott Fire Department (Fire House #1 – Attendees are asked to park on the west side of the building, behind the fire bays)
1604 S. National Ave.

We hope to see you there!

Chamber Coffee hosted by Fort Scott Fire Department flyer

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to Chamber Coffee on Thursday, October 15th, at 8:00 a.m., hosted by the Fort Scott Fire Department at Fire House #1, located at 1604 S. National Avenue. Attendees are asked to park on the west side of the building, behind the fire bays. Weather permitting, the gathering may move to the new training center. Coffee and refreshments will be served, and Chamber members and the public are invited to attend.

In recognition of Fire Prevention Month, the Fort Scott Fire Department is excited to welcome the community and showcase its newly constructed training center. The event will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn about the new facility, how it operates, and how it will help firefighters better prepare to serve and protect the Fort Scott community.

The department’s firefighters have dedicated a tremendous amount of time and hard work to constructing the new training center. This facility will provide valuable hands-on training opportunities, allowing crews to strengthen their skills and enhance their emergency response readiness.

The Fort Scott Fire Department looks forward to sharing this accomplishment with the community and providing a firsthand look at the hard work and dedication that went into making the new facility possible.

The Chamber encourages members, businesses, and community members to attend, enjoy refreshments, connect with fellow attendees, and show their support for the firefighters who work hard to keep Fort Scott safe.

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.

Click HERE for the Fort Scott Fire Department Facebook Page!

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