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KDOC Implements Grants for Juveniles in Detention~
Kansas Department of Corrections Announces Implementation of Grants Expanding Behavioral Health Services for Juveniles in Detention
WICHITA, Kansas. – The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) today announced the successful implementation of over $1.4 million in grant funding, which has enabled juvenile detention centers across the state to provide vital mental health and substance use services to young people. The grants, established through the 2023 passage of House Bill 2021, address the significant behavioral health needs of juveniles and connect families to crucial support services sooner.
“This funding is a game-changer for our ability to effectively help Kansas youth in the justice system,” said Megan Milner, KDOC Deputy Secretary. “By identifying and addressing mental health and substance use needs early, we are providing a pathway for young people to receive the support they need to avoid future system involvement. For many detention centers, this is the first time they have had the capacity to offer these essential services”.
This grant program utilizes the state’s Evidence-Based Programs fund to improve services in Kansas’ nine locally operated juvenile detention centers. Assessments conducted since the grants were implemented in 2023 have revealed a critical need: over 80% of youth admitted to a detention center have mental health or substance use disorders. The grants are directly addressing this by funding timely assessments, case management, and behavioral health services.
“These grants provide crucial funding to address the needs that may be influencing a youth’s behavior in the community, thus resulting in them coming to the attention of the justice system. By getting them connected to services as early as possible, we can provide a structure of support for the youth and their family to hopefully change their trajectory in the juvenile justice system”, said Steve Stonehouse, Sedgwick County Director of Corrections.
The KDOC is responsible for the adult and juvenile correctional systems in the state, ensuring a safe and secure environment while providing opportunities for offenders to become productive members of society upon release.
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Bo Co Commission Special Meeting Sept. 16
2025 LMC National Discovery Award Winners Announced!
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Join us in celebrating Jay and Rayan’s incredible achievement!
Watch for Our Next Newsletter
Staff Spotlight: Megan Felt
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Annual Blues Festival is Sept. 26-27 in Fort Scott
Blues Music weekend is here.
The weekend of Sept. 26-27, the Care to Share Fortfest25 will be at Riverfront Park on North National Avenue in Fort Scott.
The event is free, but donations are accepted for Care to Share, a local helping organization for cancer survivors and their families.
“The kids’ fair will be bigger than ever with bouncy houses and more games,” said an organizer, Cory Bryers. “It’s all new bands with the same format as previous years. New this year is that the bike show and car show are the same day, Saturday, Sept. 27.”
A transplant from the Kansas City area, Bryers started this event in September 2022 on his property. Blues Festival Coming to Fort Scott Sept. 24. He and his wife, Cecelia, are Blues Music fans and moved to the area in 2021.
Friday evening, there will be performances starting at 6 p.m. by Bridget and Her Bandoliers from the K.C. area, followed by The Spooklights from Southwest Missouri.
On Saturday, there will be performances starting at 1 p.m.by Meaza Joy from Washington, MO; Martin and the Dead Guys from Florida and Independence, KS; Amanda Fish, Nashville; and Randy McAllister, Texas.
Saturday morning will be a car show, followed by a bike show. Saturday afternoon will be the kids’ fair, arts and crafts fair, food and drink, and of course, Blues Music.
Riverside Park is located by the Marmaton River and has lots of shade trees, so bring your family and friends, along with chairs/blankets/bug spray, AND a donation to Care to Share. Small coolers are welcome.
Care to Share is a well-known and respected organization that helps local cancer survivors and their families with needs they may have in their battle with the disease.
Blood Drive and Skin Cancer Screening Offered At Nevada Hospital
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Sept. 16
Trustees Will Attend FSCC Foundation Dinner Sept. 18
A majority of Fort Scott Community College’s Board of Trustees may be present at the Foundation’s President’s Dinner this Thursday, September 18; however, no official board business will be conducted during this celebration.
Submitted by
Juley McDaniel
Director of Human Resources
Fort Scott Community College
KEEP MOVING FORWARD: Wreaths Across America 2025 Theme
KEEP MOVING FORWARD
Wreaths Across America adopts a new theme each year as we work to fulfill our commitment to Remember, Honor and Teach, in conjunction with the annual wreath placements at Fort Scott National Cemetery. This year’s theme is “Keep Moving Forward”. Something we each need to do, although it is not always easy. Our lives are often filled with joy, commitment, busy schedules, as well as loss and disappointment. None the less, as we who remain, we must keep moving forward.
Diann Tucker, location coordinator at our local Fort Scott National Cemetery, wants to remind the community of the need for additional wreath sponsorships to fulfill the goal of providing a wreath for each of the over 7000 honorary stones at the cemetery. If you know someone, have a friend or loved one buried here, please honor them with a wreath this year. Perhaps you just want to honor a soldier who didn’t know you but was willing to give his or her life for your freedom. Wreaths are $17.00 each and a donation can be made by check, cash or credit/debit card. Checks can be made payable to Wreaths Across America and mailed to “Wreaths Across America”, c/o Diann Tucker, 746 215th St., Fort Scott, KS 66701 or drop your donation by Stewart Realty Co., 1707 S. National, Fort Scott. To donate with a debit or credit card please call Diann or Mika at 620-223-6700 or 620-224-7054. You can also tell us if you have a grave specific site to be dedicated for your wreath purchase. All donations must be received no later than November 20 and are tax deductible.
We appreciate your past and current support and ask that you share this event with your friends, family, email friends, and Facebook friends. The annual ceremony and wreath remembrance placement is scheduled for December 13, 2025. We always need and appreciate volunteers.
Registration Open for Governor’s Water Conference
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Registration for the 2025 Governor’s Conference on the Future of Water in Kansas is open. The conference will take place on Wednesday, November 12 and Thursday, November 13 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Manhattan. The conference will feature the latest policy and research developments on water issues in Kansas, including presentations on: Registration closes on October 24. For more information, including the draft conference agenda and speaker bios, visit the Governor’s Water Conference page at kwo.ks.gov under the News & Events section. This event is open to the press. Press badges are available for one or both days. When you arrive, visit the late registration desk to get a badge. |
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As the state’s water office, KWO conducts water planning, policy coordination and water marketing as well as facilitates public input throughout the state. The agency prepares the KANSAS WATER PLAN, a plan for water resources development, management and conservation. KWO in coordination with the KWA also reviews all water laws and makes recommendations to the Governor and Legislature for needed legislation.
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Born into Slavery & Forged in the Fires of War
Untold Stories of African American History
Fort Scott, Kan. – Fort Scott National Historic Site is hosting author, historical researcher, and Civil War reenactor Calvin L. Osborne on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 2 p.m. in the Grand Hall of the East Infantry Barracks, where he will share an epic story of a once-enslaved man who fought for freedom, helped shape a nation, and unknowingly laid a foundation for generations to come.
The pre–Civil War South story follows Osborne’s great-great-grandfather’s journey from bondage to the battlefield, through the Battle of Westport, the 1st Kansas Colored Infantry, into his new life in Kansas.
Mr. Osborne explores the world of African Americans labeled as “contraband,” freed slaves who were neither fully free nor protected. Osburne brings to light the triumphs and tragedies of a people caught between bondage and liberation, family and fate, heartbreak and hope.
By day, Osborne is a practicing real estate attorney and has more than two decades of experience in law and real estate development. He is a student of African American military history and heritage, participating in reenactments to honor the courage and sacrifice of black soldiers. His research into genealogy and primary documents unearthed the real-life love story between his great-great-grandparents, William and Lucinda Lacy.
Fort Scott National Historic Site’s exhibit areas and visitor center are open Friday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The park grounds are open daily from a half hour before sunrise until a half hour after sunset. Fort Scott National Historic Site is a free park that offers a glimpse into the growth of our nation. A walk through the fort reveals the significant role it played in the opening of the West, as well as the Civil War and the strife in the State of Kansas that preceded it. To find out more or become involved in activities at the Fort, please contact the park at 620-223-0310 or visit our website at www.nps.gov/fosc, on Facebook www.facebook.com/FortScottNPS and Instagram www.instagram.com/fortscottnps
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STEM Discovery Day for Homeschoolers Scheduled for October 17
Erie, KS – Area Homeschool families are invited to participate in a day of hands-on science learning at the upcoming STEM Discovery Day for Homeschoolers on Friday, October 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Neosho Valley Event Center, 321 N. Wood St., Erie, Kansas.
This free event is designed to spark curiosity and excitement about science, technology, engineering, and math through interactive, age-appropriate sessions led by experienced educators and professionals. Students will rotate through engaging stations that encourage exploration, problem-solving, and discovery.
All materials are provided, but participants are asked to bring a sack lunch. Parents must accompany their children.
Registration is required by October 10. To register or for more information, call 620-244-3826.
STEM Discovery Day is hosted by K-State Research and Extension, Southwind District, Wildcat District, and Cherokee County.