Podcasts about Fort Scott

Today on Update, I will be speaking with Mark Bergmann of the Bourbon County Community Theatre. The Theatre is producing a melodrama titled "Beauty and the Bull: Or Chaos in Fort Scott". The show is written by Mark Bergmann and the performance happens during Fort Scott's Good Ol' Days, June 6th and 7th at 123 South Main Street in Fort Scott, Kansas. We will talk about the tradition of melodramas in Fort Scott. Mark will even sing a song from the upcoming show!

Today I am talking with Carl Brenner, Park Ranger for Fort Scott National Historic Site in Fort Scott, Kansas. Carl will be discussing upcoming events at the Fort. There will be 8,500 flags placed on the site for the "Symbols of Sacrifice" Field of Honor Friday morning, May 23rd and will stay in place through Memorial Day week. There will also be a guest speaker on Saturday, May 24th. Dr. Michelle M. Martin is known for her "Sisters in Sorrow: Kansas Women's Sacrifices for Freedom". Carl and I will also talk about the Fort itself and why its important to visit this national site, right in our own backyard.

“Are you a classical school?” It's a question many parents and educators will have to answer at some point. St. Martin's Academy in Fort Scott, Kansas, likes to say they're not exactly classical—more like medieval. At St. Martin's, a boys' boarding school and working farm for grades 9-12, Adam Taylor and a team of educators seek to nurture authentic masculinity, awaken wonder, and heal the imagination. This week on HeightsCast, Mr. Taylor talks with us about the vision of St. Martin's, and gives us ideas we can take into our own understanding of boys' education. Chapters: 3:35 The medieval model 7:12 The path to “Dean of Magistri” 14:38 Nurturing authentic masculinity 19:14 Healing the imagination 25:00 Boys need reality and heroes 33:49 Soulcraft: the role of work at St. Martin's 36:54 Forms of manly friendship 40:57  Time management for teachers 45:35 Recommended reading Links: St. Martin's Academy in Fort Scott, Kansas “The Necessity of Chivalry” by C. S. Lewis The Tuft of Flowers by Robert Frost John Senior and the Restoration of Realism by Fr. Francis Bethel Poetic Knowledge: The Recovery of Education by James S. Taylor Beauty for Truth's Sake: On the Re-enchantment of Education by Stratford Caldecott Beauty in the Word: Rethinking the Foundations of Education by Stratford Caledcott Featured opportunities: Parents Conference: Fostering Our Sons' Faith at The Heights School (April 12, 2025) Teaching Essentials Workshop at The Heights School (June 16-20, 2025) Also on the Forum: Breathing Narnian Air: Loving Modernity as a Medievalist featuring Jason Baxter Shaping Your Son's Moral Imagination featuring Alvaro de Vicente On Moral Imagination, Part I featuring Alvaro de Vicente

"You know, the camera is not meant just to show misery." "The subject matter is so much more important than the photographer." -- Gordon Parks In this episode of Street Shots, Antonio and Ward dive into the life and legacy of the iconic photographer Gordon Parks. They explore his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Fort Scott, Kansas, to becoming one of the most celebrated photographers of the 20th century. They focus especially on his influential “Segregation Story” photo series, which captures powerful images of racial injustice in mid-20th century America, emphasizing Parks' talent for storytelling through visual imagery. Antonio and Ward also discuss Parks' renowned photograph “American Gothic,” featuring Ella Watson, and how this iconic image vividly illustrated the racial and economic challenges of its time. They touch upon Parks' successful venture into filmmaking, notably directing the groundbreaking movie “Shaft,” highlighting his unique ability to bridge photography and film to address important social issues. Ward shares personal reflections inspired by the “Collected Works of Gordon Parks,” underscoring Parks' lasting influence on visual culture and storytelling.   Subscribe to our Substack Newsletter Help out the show by buying us a coffee! Support the show by purchasing Antonio's Zines. Send us a voice message, comment or question.   Show Links: The Gordon Parks Foundation Antonio M. Rosario's Website, Vero, Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook page Ward Rosin's Website, Vero, Bluesky, Instagram and Facebook page. Ornis Photo Website  The Unusual Collective Street Shots Facebook Page Street Shots Instagram     Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio

Jack Leake, the Voice of the Labette County Grizzlies for KLKC, recaps the girls basketball team's win at Fort Scott to earn a berth to the KSHSAA 4A State Tournament. 

In this edition of "Update" we discuss an upcoming performance of "Ho Ho Ho The Santa Claus Chronicles" by the Fort Scott Thespians featuring a cast made of first through eighth grade students. Topics include when and where the shows are held, a brief overview of the plot, the challenges of preparing for the performances and where tickets can be bought.

Lets talk pews !, bullet design. copper solids, manufacturing and More ! with Grant of Fort Scott Munitions !

Gage Wilson is the man in charge of digital media for Fort Scott Munitions, and is an avid hunter. On this episode, Kris and Gage are in studio and get into coyote hunting in Kansas, ammo, nightvision, Gage's hunting trip with the FSM team to South Africa, and media censorship. Follow Gage on Instagram @gage__wilson and FSM @fortscottmunitions Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://twitter.com/battlelinepod For 20% off your first order with Bubs Naturals go to https://www.bubsnaturals.com/?discount=BATTLELINE .. All purchases help to support the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions ammo & gear go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline Photonis Defense is the global leader in night vision solutions providing more high-quality night vision capabilities than anyone. Hunters, shooters, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts rely on Photonis Defense systems to make their adventures safer and more successful. Visit http://photonisdefense.com for more information; or look for Photonis Defense product options from your night vision dealer. For full video of this episode subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@battlelinepodcast

Brenner discusses how people can volunteer to help put up the "Symbols of Honor" Field of Honor display

Welcome back fellow goofballs to another exciting episode of "2 Giant Goofballs" with your hosts, Drew and Rob! Today, we're breaking down the latest buzz in the Big Apple as the New York Giants make a bold move by signing quarterback Nathan Rourke. Strap in, folks, because this episode is packed with all the juicy details you need to know about this rising star from up north!Standing at a solid 6'1” and weighing in at 203lbs, Nathan Rourke brings a unique blend of athleticism, skill, and determination to the Giants' quarterback room. Hailing from Victoria, British Columbia, but finding his football roots in Oakville, Ontario, Rourke's journey to the NFL is a testament to his resilience and talent.Let's dive into Rourke's impressive resume, shall we? After making waves at Fort Scott and Ohio, where he racked up accolades like the Jon Cornish Trophy for the best Canadian NCAA football player and multiple All-MAC honors, Rourke took his talents north of the border, getting drafted in the 2nd round to the CFL.But wait, there's more! Despite going undrafted in the NFL in 2021, Rourke didn't let that stop him. He proved his mettle with the British Columbia Lions, earning the prestigious title of the league's Most Outstanding Canadian in 2022. His journey wasn't without its hurdles, though, facing challenges like an offseason foot injury and navigating the ups and downs of NFL roster cuts.Speaking of which, let's talk about Rourke's recent journey through the NFL ranks. From workouts with 12 NFL teams to a stint with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2023, Rourke has been on a rollercoaster ride. However, his time with the Patriots came to an end just yesterday, paving the way for the Giants to swoop in and snag this promising quarterback.Now, what does Rourke bring to the table for the Giants? With his impressive stats, including a 61% completion rate, 20 touchdowns, and over 3,000 passing yards in 2022, Rourke has the potential to inject some much-needed energy and versatility into the Giants' offense. Plus, his dual-threat ability, showcased by his 867 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns in 2019, adds an exciting dimension to the team's game plan.So, Giants fans, buckle up and get ready for an exhilarating ride with Nathan Rourke at the helm. From his electrifying plays on the field to his journey from small-town Canada to the bright lights of New York City, "2 Giant Goofballs" will be here every step of the way to keep you entertained and informed.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more exclusive Giants content, and be sure to hit that notification bell so you never miss an episode. Until next time, this is Drew and Rob signing off, reminding you to always bleed blue and embrace the madness of Giants football! Go Big Blue!Support the Show.All Episodes are shot LIVE with fan interactions on Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, & TwitchSponsor the show at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2giantgoofballsInterested in starting a podcast. We recommend using buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2012368

Quinton Berg has a passion for livestock judging, and he has carried that forward through his time in the FFA.  He has been judging livestock since he was in the 4H, and he travels to competitions all over the Mid-West to pursue this skill set.  Last year, he decided to share it with others the way it had been shared with him.  So, he set up a free livestock judging clinic to teach younger 4H members how they can participate. Through his efforts, Quinton received donations of money, door prizes and livestock to be judged.  He also had a lot of help putting on the event, and he acknowledges those who assisted him in the interview today.  There is no doubt that his passion for this type of competition shines through wherever he goes.  At a competition at the Fort Scott Community College in Kansas last year the college's judging coach saw something in Quinton and offered him a scholarship to come be on the team.  And you guessed it, Quinton will be judging livestock for Fort Scott starting in the Fall of 2024!

The Heartland POD for Friday, February 23, 2024A flyover from this weeks top heartland stories including:Primary voting is underway in Texas | Kansas Medicaid expansion update | Illinois Gov J.B. Pritzker lays out priorities as a progressive pragmatist | Missouri Democrats filibuster ballot candy | KS Gov Laura Kelly's veto will stand Primary voting is underway in Texashttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/02/21/julie-johnson-brian-williams-congressional-district-32-colin-allred/BY SEJAL GOVINDARAOFEB. 21, 2024WASHINGTON — In 2018, Rep. Colin Allred flipped Texas' 32nd Congressional District, turning the Dallas-based district into a blue stronghold. Now, as the Democrat vies to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, a crowded field of 10 Democrats is lining up to replace him.Dr. Brian Williams, a trauma surgeon, and State Rep. Julie Johnson, of Farmers Branch, are leading the field in the Democratic primary with their fundraising efforts, each amassing about a million dollars in campaign donations since their campaigns were registered at the beginning of last summer.Ideologically, Williams and Johnson are aligned. They both rank health care a top priority if elected, and have touted their ability to work across the aisle.Johnson, a trial lawyer in her third term in the state House rode the 2019 blue wave to unseat hardline conservative incumbent Matt Rinaldi, by 13 points. Rinaldi now chairs the state GOP. In her three terms, at least 40 of the bills Johnson has co-authored or joint-authored have been signed into law.As a Democrat in the Republican-dominated state Legislature, Johnson has played a lot of defense trying to kill bills she and other progressives deem harmful. Johnson, who is gay, said she and other members of the House's LGBTQ caucus have had success in killing anti-LGBTQ bills by mastering the rules of procedure and “being better at the rules than the other side.” In 2019, she took down a House version of the so-called “Save Chick-fil-A bill” on a rule technicality. The bill was a response to a San Antonio airport kicking out the fast food restaurant over criticism of its religiously affiliated donations to anti-LGBTQ groups. It was revived in another bill and passed into law.If elected, Johnson would be the first openly LGBTQ member of Congress from a Southern state. She's drawn notable endorsements from Beto O'Rourke, Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, EMILY's List, Equality PAC, and several labor unions.Matt Angle, director of Lone Star Project, a Texas group that works to boost Democrats, said Johnson is the frontrunner in the race, but Williams is a formidable challenger.“Make no mistake about it though,” Angle said. “Julie Johnson has a voter base within the district not only from her old district, but also just from years of being an active Democratic activist and a donor and really a couple of just outstanding terms in the legislature.”While he may be new to the Texas political arena, Williams is no stranger to the halls of Congress.Williams was a health policy adviser to U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy — who endorsed him — to help pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in 2022 – the farthest reaching gun safety legislation in decades. The legislation, crafted in the aftermath of the shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo New York, allocated millions of dollars to expand mental health resources, strengthens background checks and tightens the boyfriend loophole. U.S. Sen. John Cornyn was a lead negotiator on the bill with Murphy, and Williams worked closely with Cornyn's office. In his role as a health policy advisor for Murphy, he worked across the aisle with Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana on mental health legislation.Williams also worked with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California to pass federal health care legislation related to pandemic preparedness and reducing health care costs.Williams said his experience as a trauma surgeon — operating on victims of gun violence and women experiencing reproductive health emergencies — has fueled his priorities to fight for gun restrictions and increase access to abortions and other womens' health. Williams added his perspective as a Black doctor seeing racial disparities in health care will resonate with the district's diverse constituency, given that the district is now a majority-minority district with a 37% Hispanic or Latino population, 22% Black population and 8% Asian population.“They're excited that there's someone that looks like them that can represent them in Congress,” Williams said in an interview.As Allred opted to stay neutral in the race to succeed him – Williams said he had pursued his endorsement while Johnson said she had not – the tension between Johnson and Williams has been heating up.Williams has publicly criticized Johnson for a vote she took that would have made some changes and tweaks to the state's Alternatives to Abortions program, which provides information about resources to women seeking the procedure.“I draw contrast between myself and Representative Johnson about how I am the better candidate,” Williams said.Johnson, who is endorsed by Planned Parenthood, said Williams misrepresented the vote, which she said she cast to bring the already-funded program under the scope of the Health and Human Services Commission so it could be subject to public transparency. Her campaign published a fact-check on her website, likening Williams' misrepresentation of her record to “Trumpian-style, false attacks.”Planned Parenthood was critical of the legislation.Johnson said women's health is also a priority for her, and she stands by her record.“Texas leads the nation of uninsured folks, and in maternal mortality, and in infant mortality. Obviously, we're leading the nation in an attack on women's freedom for women's reproductive health, and I've been a champion of a lot of these issues,” she said.Other candidates vying for the open seat in the March 5 primary include businessman Raja Chaudhry, tech entrepreneur Alex Cornwallis, former Dallas City Councilman and real estate broker Kevin Felder and attorney Callie Butcher, who would be the first openly transgender member of Congress if elected.If no candidate gets a majority of the vote, there will be a runoff in May. The winner of the Democratic primary will face off against the winner of the Republican primary in November but is likely to win given that the district is solidly blue.And, from Dallas we go to Houston whereAfter bruising loss in Houston mayoral race, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee faces her toughest reelection yetJackson Lee faces off against Amanda Edwards, her most formidable congressional opponent in three decades.https://www.texastribune.org/2024/02/19/sheila-jackson-lee-amanda-edwards-democratic-primary-houston/BY SEJAL GOVINDARAOFEB. 19, 2024In 1994, Sheila Jackson Lee, then a 44-year-old Houston city councilwoman, unseated four-term U.S. Rep. Craig Washington in the Democratic primary, securing a seat she'd come to hold for the next 30 years.This March, former Houston City Councilwoman Amanda Edwards, 42, is hoping to replicate that political upset as she faces off against Jackson Lee in the Democratic primary for Congressional District 18.Jackson Lee, who did not respond to requests for an interview, has only drawn four primary challengers over her 14-term career, all of whom she defeated by landslide margins.She's a household name in her Houston-based district, known for her frequent visibility at constituent graduations, funerals and baby showers.But last year she ran for Houston mayor against then-state Sen. John Whitmire. It was a bruising primary — unfamiliar territory for Jackson Lee — and her campaign was roiled with negative media after audio of her berating her congressional staffers was leaked. She ended up losing the race by 30 points and then immediately announced she was running for reelection to the U.S. House.Amanda Edwards, a former intern in Jackson Lee's office, initially announced she was running for Houston mayor until the congresswoman threw her hat in the ring. At that point, Edwards pivoted — endorsing Jackson Lee as mayor and beginning her own bid for Congress.By the time Jackson Lee announced she was running for her House seat again, Edwards had already gained momentum. In the fourth quarter of last year, Edwards outraised the congresswoman 10 to 1 — $272,000 to Jackson Lee's $23,000.Mark Jones, Baker Institute fellow in political science at Rice University said, “This could be the year that Congresswoman Jackson Lee loses. And given that as a safe, Democratic, seat whoever wins the primary will be headed to Washington in January of 2025”Jackson Lee holds a narrow lead in primary polls, while 16% of voters remain undecided. Edwards, a native Houstonian, said her commitment to public service is propelled by her father's battle with cancer when she was a teenager, where she learned firsthand about the cracks in the health care system and how “policy could be a matter of life and death.” She served as an at-large Houston City Council member from 2016 to 2020, where she represented a constituency of more than 2 million people.In her race to beat Jackson Lee, Edwards has garnered some notable endorsements including the Harris County Young Democrats, and the Harris County chapter of the Texas Coalition of Black Democrats – both of which endorsed Jackson Lee in past races.The Harris County Young Democrats rescinded its endorsement of Jackson Lee in the mayoral race — citing a “zero tolerance policy” for staff abuse.Lenard Polk, Harris County chapter president of the Texas Coalition of Black Democrats, said Jackson Lee's leaked audio tape controversy also factored into the committee's decision to not endorse her. On the recording Jackson Lee berates a staffer for not having a document she was looking for and calls two of her staffers “Goddamn big-ass children, fuckin' idiots who serve no Goddamn purpose.”He said endorsement committee members were still “quite upset” over the tape and it “wasn't a good look” for Jackson Lee. The leaked tape fueled discourse about Jackson Lee's reputation as an unkind boss on Capitol Hill – she regularly makes Washingtonian Magazine's worst of Congress list and her office has high turnover rates.Polk added that voters felt abandoned by Jackson Lee, who jumped into the mayor's race without endorsing someone to take her place, only to file for reelection a day after losing.Jackson Lee's battle to retain her seat is made tougher by 2021 redistricting, because the 18th district now includes more young white professionals who do not have the same level of loyalty to her as longtime district residents.But despite any damage she may have incurred from her mayoral run, Jackson Lee remains a powerful political force in her district.County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, who is backing Jackson Lee, said he doesn't know anyone in local politics with her “energy level,” and that Jackson Lee has secured meaningful federal grants for her district – most recently $20.5 million to Harris County Public Health Department's Uplift Harris Guaranteed Income Pilot project. He also said she has a reputation for being a reliably progressive voice in Congress.Jackson Lee has a long list of powerful endorsements from House Democratic leaders like House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Minority Whip Katherine Clarke. She's backed by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and other members of Texas' Washington delegation including Democratic Reps. Lizzie Fletcher of Houston, Lloyd Doggett of Austin, Henry Cuellar of Laredo and Joaquin Castro of San Antonio.Ellis said Jackson Lee may not be a strong fundraiser but she will benefit from her incumbency advantage.Linda Bell-Robinson, a Houston Democratic precinct chair, said she is fighting for Jackson Lee to retain her seat because seniority in Congress is important and Edwards would be learning the ropes as a freshman if elected.“We need fighters,” she said. “We don't need people trying to learn how to fight on the battlefield. We need people who are already fighting and know how to fight their fight.SEAN: Super interesting race. For my part, I don't have any problem with members of Congress being extremely tough to work for. I have problems with lying, fraud, criminal activity, and squishy voting records. Congresswoman Jackson Lee has 100% ratings from Planned Parenthood, the ACLU, and AFL-CIO. She has a 95% rating from League of Conservation VotersNew estimate predicts Medicaid expansion would serve 152K at no cost to stateA $509M federal incentive would help offset state cost for first eight yearsBY: SHERMAN SMITH - FEBRUARY 22, 2024 4:22 PMhttps://kansasreflector.com/2024/02/22/new-estimate-predicts-medicaid-expansion-would-serve-152k-at-no-cost-to-state/TOPEKA — The Kansas Health Institute on Thursday unveiled its analysis of Gov. Laura Kelly's proposal to expand Medicaid, predicting 152,000 Kansans would enroll in the first year with no additional cost to the state government.The Democratic governor has made passage of Medicaid expansion a top legislative priority this year, following her statewide campaign to promote the policy last fall. But Republican leadership in the Legislature opposes the policy and has blocked hearings on Medicaid expansion for four years.Kansas is one of just 10 states that still haven't expanded Medicaid since President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act in 2010.The state-run version of Medicaid, called KanCare, provides health care services to low-income families, seniors and people with disabilities. Currently, those who earn less than 38% of the federal poverty level are eligible. For a family of four, the annual income limit is $11,400.Under the ACA, also known as Obamacare, the federal government offers to cover 90% of the cost of Medicaid services in exchange for expanding eligibility to 138% of the federal poverty rate. The annual income threshold for a family of four would be $41,400.Kelly's proposal includes a work requirement with exceptions for full-time students, veterans, caregivers, people with partial disabilities, and former foster kids. Her plan also would add a new surcharge for hospitals.KHI predicts the change in income eligibility would result in 151,898 people enrolling in KanCare — 106,450 adults and 45,448 children. Those numbers include 68,236 adults and 16,377 children who are currently uninsured.About 68.9% of the adults are already working at least part-time, according to the KHI analysis. Of the remaining 31.1% KHI determined 19.1% of the unemployed adults have a disability, 16.1% are students and 3.8% are veterans.KHI calculated the cost to the state for expanding Medicaid over the first eight years would be fully offset — mostly because of a $509 million incentive included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Other savings would come from the federal government picking up more of the tab on existing services, as well as the new surcharge on hospitals. The Kansas Sunflower Foundation on Thursday released findings from surveys that found 68% of Kansas voters, including 51% of Republicans and 83% of small business owners support Medicaid expansion.Steve Baccus, an Ottawa County farmer and former president of Kansas Farm Bureau, said in a news release that expanding Medicaid was about “investing in the well-being of our communities.”Baccus said “Our rural communities are often struggling to keep Main Street open and to continue to offer the necessary services to the surrounding agricultural enterprises. A community that can offer a total health care package has an advantage in maintaining a viable town.”The findings are consistent with a Fort Hays State University poll that was released in October.With budget proposal and fiery address, Pritzker paints himself as progressive pragmatistThursday, February 22, 2024Governor's spending plan advances progressive-backed policies in tight fiscal landscapeBy HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.comhttps://capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/with-budget-proposal-and-fiery-address-pritzker-paints-himself-as-progressive-pragmatistSPRINGFIELD – In delivering his annual State of the State and budget address on Wednesday, Gov. JB Pritzker cast his administration as both progressive and pragmatic – a balance he's worked to strike as his national profile has grown.Some elements of the governor's proposed spending plan, like using $10 million in state funds to eliminate $1 billion worth of Illinoisans' medical debt, are hardline progressive ideas. Others, including a goal to achieve “universal preschool” by 2027, fit in with a more traditional liberal platform.But Pritzker has also defined his success in traditional economic terms, putting particular stock into how New York City-based credit ratings agencies view Illinois' finances, while also positioning Illinois as a hub for emerging technologies like electric vehicles and quantum computing. As Illinois faces an influx of migrants from the southern U.S. border Pritzker has leaned into a leadership style that prioritizes progressive ideals while projecting an image of fiscal responsibility.As he outlined a proposal to add $182 Million toward the state's migrant response, Gov. Pritzker said, “We didn't ask for this manufactured crisis, But we must deal with it all the same.”“Children, pregnant women, and the elderly have been sent here in the dead of night, left far from our designated welcome centers, in freezing temperatures, wearing flip flops and T-shirts,” Pritzker said. “Think about that the next time a politician from Texas wants to lecture you about being a good Christian.”The governor was met with big applause from Democrats in laying out his proposed “Healthcare Consumer Access and Protection Act,” which would, in part, ban “prior authorization” requirements for mental health treatment.Pritzker characterized the practice of prior authorization as a way for insurance companies to deny the care that doctors have prescribed.Pritzker is also proposing spending $10 million in state funds to buy Illinoisans' past-due medical debt that's been sent to collections. Partnering with national nonprofit RIP Medical Debt, which buys debt for pennies on the dollar on the same market that collections agencies purchase the rights to the debts, the governor said Illinois could “relieve nearly $1 billion in medical debt for the first cohort of 340,000 Illinoisans.”The governor spent time noting two key places he said Illinois fails its Black citizens:  maternal mortality and disproportionate rates of homelessness. To combat Black maternal mortality rates, Pritzker proposed helping more community-based reproductive health centers to open, citing Illinois' first freestanding nonprofit birthing center in Berwyn as a model.He said, “Black women in our state are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.” Pritzker proposed spending an additional $50 million on the state's “Home Illinois” program launched in 2021, in part to “attack the root causes of housing insecurity for Black Illinoisans.” He cited a statistic that Black people make up 61 percent of Illinois' homeless population despite only being 14 percent of the state's general population.Additionally, the governor proposed a $1 million pilot program for free diapers for low-income families, as well as a $5 million increased investment in an existing home visit program “for our most vulnerable families” with babies in their first year.His budget also includes $12 million to create a child tax credit for families with children under three with incomes below a certain threshold. Among the successes Pritzker pointed to, perhaps the most salient is his claim that Illinois' new “Smart Start” early childhood program – proposed last year in the governor's second inaugural address – had exceeded its first-year goals.The program aimed to create 5,000 new preschool seats last year, but ended up creating 5,823, Pritzker said – a 15 percent overperformance. “As a result, right now we have over 82,000 publicly-funded preschool classroom seats – the highest number in our state's history. Staying on the Smart Start plan, we will achieve universal preschool by 2027.”Echoing his 2022 election-year call for a temporary pause on the state's 1 percent tax on groceries, Pritzker on Wednesday proposed nixing the grocery tax altogether.He said “It's one more regressive tax we just don't need. If it reduces inflation for families from 4 percent to 3 percent, even if it only puts a few hundred bucks back in families' pockets, it's the right thing to do.”Even while proposing a series of progressive expenditures, the governor also sought to cast himself as a pragmatist when it comes to state finances. The state has seen strong revenue performances in the past few years, But in November, the governor's own economic forecasting office predicted a nearly $900 million deficit in the fiscal year that begins July 1.“Our FY25 budget proposal makes some hard choices,” Pritzker said Wednesday. “I wish we had big surpluses to work with this year to take on every one of the very real challenges we face.”Illinois' once-paltry “rainy day” fund now has $2 billion socked away, the governor noted, and the state has paid off high-interest debt during his five years in office.To mitigate Illinois' previously projected deficit, Pritzker is proposing to more than double the tax rate paid by sportsbooks on profits – a change that would bring in an estimated $200 million annually. He also proposed extending an existing cap on operating losses that businesses can claim on taxes, which could help generate more than $500 million, the governor's office claims.Another revenue generator proposed by the governor: raising $101 million by capping a sales tax credit retailers are allowed to claim. But business groups on Wednesday signaled they'd put up a fight. In his first few months in office in 2019, Pritzker used his fresh political capital to muscle a $15 minimum wage ramp through the legislature – a long-fought-for progressive policy goal – followed closely by a trip to New York City to meet with executives at the influential big three credit ratings agencies.When Pritzker took office, Illinois' credit ratings were hovering around “junk” status after a two-year budget impasse under his predecessor, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner. And though Illinois suffered a final credit downgrade in the early months of COVID, the state has since received nine upgrades.The governor on Wednesday held those upgrades in high regard, saying“My one line in the sand is that I will only sign a budget that is responsibly balanced and that does not diminish or derail the improving credit standing we have achieved for the last five years,”Andrew Adams contributed.Missouri Senate Dems Hold The Line In Ballot Fighthttps://missouriindependent.com/2024/02/20/democrat-filibuster-forces-removal-of-ballot-candy-from-senate-initiative-petition-bill/BY: RUDI KELLER - FEBRUARY 20, 2024 5:15 PM     A Democratic filibuster that stretched more than 20 hours ended this week when Senate Republicans stripped provisions critics derided as “ballot candy” from a proposal to make it harder to pass constitutional amendments proposed by initiative petitions.Ballot candy refers to language designed to trick voters - into thinking the initiative is about ensuring only citizens vote, for instance - when that's totally irrelevant to the question voters are deciding.By an 18-12 vote, with nine Republicans and nine Democrats forming the majority, language that stated non-citizens could not vote on constitutional amendments was removed, as were sections barring foreign governments and political parties from taking sides in Missouri ballot measures.The Senate then, by a voice vote, gave first-round approval to the bill that would require both a statewide majority and a majority vote in five of the state's eight congressional districts to pass future constitutional amendments.The proposal would alter the way Missourians have approved constitutional changes since the first statewide vote on a constitution in 1846.Senate Minority Leader John Rizzo of Independence, a Democrat, said, “All we're asking for is a fair fight. And the Republicans know if it's a fair fight, they lose, which is why they have to pump it full of ballot candy and mislead voters.”Meanwhile, the House spent much of Tuesday morning debating legislation that would make changes to the signature gathering process for initiative petition campaigns.Among numerous provisions, the bill would require signatures be recorded using black or dark ink and that signature gatherers be citizens of the United States, residents of Missouri or physically present in Missouri for at least 30 consecutive days prior to the collection of signatures.Its most sweeping provision grants new authority to the secretary of state and attorney general to review initiative and referendum petitions for compliance with the Missouri Constitution.The effort to make it harder to get on the ballot and harder to pass a constitutional amendment has been a GOP priority for several years. In the past two election cycles, voters have expanded Medicaid coverage and legalized recreational marijuana, circumventing the GOP majority that opposed both. The push to raise the threshold on amendments proposed by initiative has taken on a new urgency for Republicans as abortion-rights supporters move ahead with a signature campaign to make this year's ballot.The results on abortion amendments in other states has Missouri abortion foes anxious about whether they can defend the state's almost total ban in a statewide election. Voters in Ohio last year rejected an effort to increase the majority needed to pass constitutional amendments before voting 57% in favor of abortion rights. And in 2022, Kansas voters defeated an attempt to restrict abortion rights by a landslide vote.Gov. Kelly Keep Kansas GOP In Linehttps://kansasreflector.com/2024/02/20/kansas-house-republicans-fail-to-override-governors-veto-on-massive-tax-reform-bill/Kansas House Republicans fail to override governor's veto on massive tax reform billBY: TIM CARPENTER - FEBRUARY 20, 2024 12:41 PM     TOPEKA — The Republican-led Kansas House failed Tuesday to override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly ‘s veto of a tax reform bill anchored by implementation of a single, flat state income tax rate of 5.25% in addition to elimination of the state sales tax on groceries and creation of a tax exemption for all Social Security income.The GOP holds supermajorities in the House and Senate, but there was skepticism that both chambers could muster two-thirds majorities necessary to rebuke Kelly given opposition among conservative and moderate Republicans to parts of the three-year, $1.6 billion tax cut favoring the state's most wealthy. Kelly said the decision of House members to sustain her veto was a win for working-class Kansans who would have seen “little relief under this irresponsible flat tax experiment.” The Legislature should move ahead with her proposal for reducing $1 billion in taxes over three years.The governor said “I urge legislators to work together to cut taxes in a way that continues our economic growth and maintains our solid fiscal foundation while benefitting all Kansans, not just those at the top,”.Rep. Tom Sawyer, D-Wichita, said the cost of the tax reform bill could reach $600 million annually when fully implemented, and the plan didn't do enough for the middle class in Kansas. He said a married couple earning $42,000 to $75,000 per year would only see an income tax reduction of about 75 cents.Rep. Trevor Jacobs of Fort Scott was among Republicans who opposed overriding Kelly's veto. He said the flat tax would force the state's working class to carry a larger burden of the state tax load. And the 2024 Legislature had sufficient time to develop an alternative that provided tax relief to all Kansans rather than just a select few.Good thinking! See it's not just Democrats who think KS Gov Laura Kelly knows what she's doing. Welp, that's it for me! From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Stories in today's show appeared first in the Missouri Independent, Kansas Reflector, Texas Tribune, and Capitol News Illinois. Thanks for listening, see you next time.  @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

The Heartland POD for Friday, February 23, 2024A flyover from this weeks top heartland stories including:Primary voting is underway in Texas | Kansas Medicaid expansion update | Illinois Gov J.B. Pritzker lays out priorities as a progressive pragmatist | Missouri Democrats filibuster ballot candy | KS Gov Laura Kelly's veto will stand Primary voting is underway in Texashttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/02/21/julie-johnson-brian-williams-congressional-district-32-colin-allred/BY SEJAL GOVINDARAOFEB. 21, 2024WASHINGTON — In 2018, Rep. Colin Allred flipped Texas' 32nd Congressional District, turning the Dallas-based district into a blue stronghold. Now, as the Democrat vies to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, a crowded field of 10 Democrats is lining up to replace him.Dr. Brian Williams, a trauma surgeon, and State Rep. Julie Johnson, of Farmers Branch, are leading the field in the Democratic primary with their fundraising efforts, each amassing about a million dollars in campaign donations since their campaigns were registered at the beginning of last summer.Ideologically, Williams and Johnson are aligned. They both rank health care a top priority if elected, and have touted their ability to work across the aisle.Johnson, a trial lawyer in her third term in the state House rode the 2019 blue wave to unseat hardline conservative incumbent Matt Rinaldi, by 13 points. Rinaldi now chairs the state GOP. In her three terms, at least 40 of the bills Johnson has co-authored or joint-authored have been signed into law.As a Democrat in the Republican-dominated state Legislature, Johnson has played a lot of defense trying to kill bills she and other progressives deem harmful. Johnson, who is gay, said she and other members of the House's LGBTQ caucus have had success in killing anti-LGBTQ bills by mastering the rules of procedure and “being better at the rules than the other side.” In 2019, she took down a House version of the so-called “Save Chick-fil-A bill” on a rule technicality. The bill was a response to a San Antonio airport kicking out the fast food restaurant over criticism of its religiously affiliated donations to anti-LGBTQ groups. It was revived in another bill and passed into law.If elected, Johnson would be the first openly LGBTQ member of Congress from a Southern state. She's drawn notable endorsements from Beto O'Rourke, Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, EMILY's List, Equality PAC, and several labor unions.Matt Angle, director of Lone Star Project, a Texas group that works to boost Democrats, said Johnson is the frontrunner in the race, but Williams is a formidable challenger.“Make no mistake about it though,” Angle said. “Julie Johnson has a voter base within the district not only from her old district, but also just from years of being an active Democratic activist and a donor and really a couple of just outstanding terms in the legislature.”While he may be new to the Texas political arena, Williams is no stranger to the halls of Congress.Williams was a health policy adviser to U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy — who endorsed him — to help pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in 2022 – the farthest reaching gun safety legislation in decades. The legislation, crafted in the aftermath of the shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo New York, allocated millions of dollars to expand mental health resources, strengthens background checks and tightens the boyfriend loophole. U.S. Sen. John Cornyn was a lead negotiator on the bill with Murphy, and Williams worked closely with Cornyn's office. In his role as a health policy advisor for Murphy, he worked across the aisle with Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana on mental health legislation.Williams also worked with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California to pass federal health care legislation related to pandemic preparedness and reducing health care costs.Williams said his experience as a trauma surgeon — operating on victims of gun violence and women experiencing reproductive health emergencies — has fueled his priorities to fight for gun restrictions and increase access to abortions and other womens' health. Williams added his perspective as a Black doctor seeing racial disparities in health care will resonate with the district's diverse constituency, given that the district is now a majority-minority district with a 37% Hispanic or Latino population, 22% Black population and 8% Asian population.“They're excited that there's someone that looks like them that can represent them in Congress,” Williams said in an interview.As Allred opted to stay neutral in the race to succeed him – Williams said he had pursued his endorsement while Johnson said she had not – the tension between Johnson and Williams has been heating up.Williams has publicly criticized Johnson for a vote she took that would have made some changes and tweaks to the state's Alternatives to Abortions program, which provides information about resources to women seeking the procedure.“I draw contrast between myself and Representative Johnson about how I am the better candidate,” Williams said.Johnson, who is endorsed by Planned Parenthood, said Williams misrepresented the vote, which she said she cast to bring the already-funded program under the scope of the Health and Human Services Commission so it could be subject to public transparency. Her campaign published a fact-check on her website, likening Williams' misrepresentation of her record to “Trumpian-style, false attacks.”Planned Parenthood was critical of the legislation.Johnson said women's health is also a priority for her, and she stands by her record.“Texas leads the nation of uninsured folks, and in maternal mortality, and in infant mortality. Obviously, we're leading the nation in an attack on women's freedom for women's reproductive health, and I've been a champion of a lot of these issues,” she said.Other candidates vying for the open seat in the March 5 primary include businessman Raja Chaudhry, tech entrepreneur Alex Cornwallis, former Dallas City Councilman and real estate broker Kevin Felder and attorney Callie Butcher, who would be the first openly transgender member of Congress if elected.If no candidate gets a majority of the vote, there will be a runoff in May. The winner of the Democratic primary will face off against the winner of the Republican primary in November but is likely to win given that the district is solidly blue.And, from Dallas we go to Houston whereAfter bruising loss in Houston mayoral race, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee faces her toughest reelection yetJackson Lee faces off against Amanda Edwards, her most formidable congressional opponent in three decades.https://www.texastribune.org/2024/02/19/sheila-jackson-lee-amanda-edwards-democratic-primary-houston/BY SEJAL GOVINDARAOFEB. 19, 2024In 1994, Sheila Jackson Lee, then a 44-year-old Houston city councilwoman, unseated four-term U.S. Rep. Craig Washington in the Democratic primary, securing a seat she'd come to hold for the next 30 years.This March, former Houston City Councilwoman Amanda Edwards, 42, is hoping to replicate that political upset as she faces off against Jackson Lee in the Democratic primary for Congressional District 18.Jackson Lee, who did not respond to requests for an interview, has only drawn four primary challengers over her 14-term career, all of whom she defeated by landslide margins.She's a household name in her Houston-based district, known for her frequent visibility at constituent graduations, funerals and baby showers.But last year she ran for Houston mayor against then-state Sen. John Whitmire. It was a bruising primary — unfamiliar territory for Jackson Lee — and her campaign was roiled with negative media after audio of her berating her congressional staffers was leaked. She ended up losing the race by 30 points and then immediately announced she was running for reelection to the U.S. House.Amanda Edwards, a former intern in Jackson Lee's office, initially announced she was running for Houston mayor until the congresswoman threw her hat in the ring. At that point, Edwards pivoted — endorsing Jackson Lee as mayor and beginning her own bid for Congress.By the time Jackson Lee announced she was running for her House seat again, Edwards had already gained momentum. In the fourth quarter of last year, Edwards outraised the congresswoman 10 to 1 — $272,000 to Jackson Lee's $23,000.Mark Jones, Baker Institute fellow in political science at Rice University said, “This could be the year that Congresswoman Jackson Lee loses. And given that as a safe, Democratic, seat whoever wins the primary will be headed to Washington in January of 2025”Jackson Lee holds a narrow lead in primary polls, while 16% of voters remain undecided. Edwards, a native Houstonian, said her commitment to public service is propelled by her father's battle with cancer when she was a teenager, where she learned firsthand about the cracks in the health care system and how “policy could be a matter of life and death.” She served as an at-large Houston City Council member from 2016 to 2020, where she represented a constituency of more than 2 million people.In her race to beat Jackson Lee, Edwards has garnered some notable endorsements including the Harris County Young Democrats, and the Harris County chapter of the Texas Coalition of Black Democrats – both of which endorsed Jackson Lee in past races.The Harris County Young Democrats rescinded its endorsement of Jackson Lee in the mayoral race — citing a “zero tolerance policy” for staff abuse.Lenard Polk, Harris County chapter president of the Texas Coalition of Black Democrats, said Jackson Lee's leaked audio tape controversy also factored into the committee's decision to not endorse her. On the recording Jackson Lee berates a staffer for not having a document she was looking for and calls two of her staffers “Goddamn big-ass children, fuckin' idiots who serve no Goddamn purpose.”He said endorsement committee members were still “quite upset” over the tape and it “wasn't a good look” for Jackson Lee. The leaked tape fueled discourse about Jackson Lee's reputation as an unkind boss on Capitol Hill – she regularly makes Washingtonian Magazine's worst of Congress list and her office has high turnover rates.Polk added that voters felt abandoned by Jackson Lee, who jumped into the mayor's race without endorsing someone to take her place, only to file for reelection a day after losing.Jackson Lee's battle to retain her seat is made tougher by 2021 redistricting, because the 18th district now includes more young white professionals who do not have the same level of loyalty to her as longtime district residents.But despite any damage she may have incurred from her mayoral run, Jackson Lee remains a powerful political force in her district.County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, who is backing Jackson Lee, said he doesn't know anyone in local politics with her “energy level,” and that Jackson Lee has secured meaningful federal grants for her district – most recently $20.5 million to Harris County Public Health Department's Uplift Harris Guaranteed Income Pilot project. He also said she has a reputation for being a reliably progressive voice in Congress.Jackson Lee has a long list of powerful endorsements from House Democratic leaders like House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Minority Whip Katherine Clarke. She's backed by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and other members of Texas' Washington delegation including Democratic Reps. Lizzie Fletcher of Houston, Lloyd Doggett of Austin, Henry Cuellar of Laredo and Joaquin Castro of San Antonio.Ellis said Jackson Lee may not be a strong fundraiser but she will benefit from her incumbency advantage.Linda Bell-Robinson, a Houston Democratic precinct chair, said she is fighting for Jackson Lee to retain her seat because seniority in Congress is important and Edwards would be learning the ropes as a freshman if elected.“We need fighters,” she said. “We don't need people trying to learn how to fight on the battlefield. We need people who are already fighting and know how to fight their fight.SEAN: Super interesting race. For my part, I don't have any problem with members of Congress being extremely tough to work for. I have problems with lying, fraud, criminal activity, and squishy voting records. Congresswoman Jackson Lee has 100% ratings from Planned Parenthood, the ACLU, and AFL-CIO. She has a 95% rating from League of Conservation VotersNew estimate predicts Medicaid expansion would serve 152K at no cost to stateA $509M federal incentive would help offset state cost for first eight yearsBY: SHERMAN SMITH - FEBRUARY 22, 2024 4:22 PMhttps://kansasreflector.com/2024/02/22/new-estimate-predicts-medicaid-expansion-would-serve-152k-at-no-cost-to-state/TOPEKA — The Kansas Health Institute on Thursday unveiled its analysis of Gov. Laura Kelly's proposal to expand Medicaid, predicting 152,000 Kansans would enroll in the first year with no additional cost to the state government.The Democratic governor has made passage of Medicaid expansion a top legislative priority this year, following her statewide campaign to promote the policy last fall. But Republican leadership in the Legislature opposes the policy and has blocked hearings on Medicaid expansion for four years.Kansas is one of just 10 states that still haven't expanded Medicaid since President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act in 2010.The state-run version of Medicaid, called KanCare, provides health care services to low-income families, seniors and people with disabilities. Currently, those who earn less than 38% of the federal poverty level are eligible. For a family of four, the annual income limit is $11,400.Under the ACA, also known as Obamacare, the federal government offers to cover 90% of the cost of Medicaid services in exchange for expanding eligibility to 138% of the federal poverty rate. The annual income threshold for a family of four would be $41,400.Kelly's proposal includes a work requirement with exceptions for full-time students, veterans, caregivers, people with partial disabilities, and former foster kids. Her plan also would add a new surcharge for hospitals.KHI predicts the change in income eligibility would result in 151,898 people enrolling in KanCare — 106,450 adults and 45,448 children. Those numbers include 68,236 adults and 16,377 children who are currently uninsured.About 68.9% of the adults are already working at least part-time, according to the KHI analysis. Of the remaining 31.1% KHI determined 19.1% of the unemployed adults have a disability, 16.1% are students and 3.8% are veterans.KHI calculated the cost to the state for expanding Medicaid over the first eight years would be fully offset — mostly because of a $509 million incentive included in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Other savings would come from the federal government picking up more of the tab on existing services, as well as the new surcharge on hospitals. The Kansas Sunflower Foundation on Thursday released findings from surveys that found 68% of Kansas voters, including 51% of Republicans and 83% of small business owners support Medicaid expansion.Steve Baccus, an Ottawa County farmer and former president of Kansas Farm Bureau, said in a news release that expanding Medicaid was about “investing in the well-being of our communities.”Baccus said “Our rural communities are often struggling to keep Main Street open and to continue to offer the necessary services to the surrounding agricultural enterprises. A community that can offer a total health care package has an advantage in maintaining a viable town.”The findings are consistent with a Fort Hays State University poll that was released in October.With budget proposal and fiery address, Pritzker paints himself as progressive pragmatistThursday, February 22, 2024Governor's spending plan advances progressive-backed policies in tight fiscal landscapeBy HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.comhttps://capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/with-budget-proposal-and-fiery-address-pritzker-paints-himself-as-progressive-pragmatistSPRINGFIELD – In delivering his annual State of the State and budget address on Wednesday, Gov. JB Pritzker cast his administration as both progressive and pragmatic – a balance he's worked to strike as his national profile has grown.Some elements of the governor's proposed spending plan, like using $10 million in state funds to eliminate $1 billion worth of Illinoisans' medical debt, are hardline progressive ideas. Others, including a goal to achieve “universal preschool” by 2027, fit in with a more traditional liberal platform.But Pritzker has also defined his success in traditional economic terms, putting particular stock into how New York City-based credit ratings agencies view Illinois' finances, while also positioning Illinois as a hub for emerging technologies like electric vehicles and quantum computing. As Illinois faces an influx of migrants from the southern U.S. border Pritzker has leaned into a leadership style that prioritizes progressive ideals while projecting an image of fiscal responsibility.As he outlined a proposal to add $182 Million toward the state's migrant response, Gov. Pritzker said, “We didn't ask for this manufactured crisis, But we must deal with it all the same.”“Children, pregnant women, and the elderly have been sent here in the dead of night, left far from our designated welcome centers, in freezing temperatures, wearing flip flops and T-shirts,” Pritzker said. “Think about that the next time a politician from Texas wants to lecture you about being a good Christian.”The governor was met with big applause from Democrats in laying out his proposed “Healthcare Consumer Access and Protection Act,” which would, in part, ban “prior authorization” requirements for mental health treatment.Pritzker characterized the practice of prior authorization as a way for insurance companies to deny the care that doctors have prescribed.Pritzker is also proposing spending $10 million in state funds to buy Illinoisans' past-due medical debt that's been sent to collections. Partnering with national nonprofit RIP Medical Debt, which buys debt for pennies on the dollar on the same market that collections agencies purchase the rights to the debts, the governor said Illinois could “relieve nearly $1 billion in medical debt for the first cohort of 340,000 Illinoisans.”The governor spent time noting two key places he said Illinois fails its Black citizens:  maternal mortality and disproportionate rates of homelessness. To combat Black maternal mortality rates, Pritzker proposed helping more community-based reproductive health centers to open, citing Illinois' first freestanding nonprofit birthing center in Berwyn as a model.He said, “Black women in our state are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.” Pritzker proposed spending an additional $50 million on the state's “Home Illinois” program launched in 2021, in part to “attack the root causes of housing insecurity for Black Illinoisans.” He cited a statistic that Black people make up 61 percent of Illinois' homeless population despite only being 14 percent of the state's general population.Additionally, the governor proposed a $1 million pilot program for free diapers for low-income families, as well as a $5 million increased investment in an existing home visit program “for our most vulnerable families” with babies in their first year.His budget also includes $12 million to create a child tax credit for families with children under three with incomes below a certain threshold. Among the successes Pritzker pointed to, perhaps the most salient is his claim that Illinois' new “Smart Start” early childhood program – proposed last year in the governor's second inaugural address – had exceeded its first-year goals.The program aimed to create 5,000 new preschool seats last year, but ended up creating 5,823, Pritzker said – a 15 percent overperformance. “As a result, right now we have over 82,000 publicly-funded preschool classroom seats – the highest number in our state's history. Staying on the Smart Start plan, we will achieve universal preschool by 2027.”Echoing his 2022 election-year call for a temporary pause on the state's 1 percent tax on groceries, Pritzker on Wednesday proposed nixing the grocery tax altogether.He said “It's one more regressive tax we just don't need. If it reduces inflation for families from 4 percent to 3 percent, even if it only puts a few hundred bucks back in families' pockets, it's the right thing to do.”Even while proposing a series of progressive expenditures, the governor also sought to cast himself as a pragmatist when it comes to state finances. The state has seen strong revenue performances in the past few years, But in November, the governor's own economic forecasting office predicted a nearly $900 million deficit in the fiscal year that begins July 1.“Our FY25 budget proposal makes some hard choices,” Pritzker said Wednesday. “I wish we had big surpluses to work with this year to take on every one of the very real challenges we face.”Illinois' once-paltry “rainy day” fund now has $2 billion socked away, the governor noted, and the state has paid off high-interest debt during his five years in office.To mitigate Illinois' previously projected deficit, Pritzker is proposing to more than double the tax rate paid by sportsbooks on profits – a change that would bring in an estimated $200 million annually. He also proposed extending an existing cap on operating losses that businesses can claim on taxes, which could help generate more than $500 million, the governor's office claims.Another revenue generator proposed by the governor: raising $101 million by capping a sales tax credit retailers are allowed to claim. But business groups on Wednesday signaled they'd put up a fight. In his first few months in office in 2019, Pritzker used his fresh political capital to muscle a $15 minimum wage ramp through the legislature – a long-fought-for progressive policy goal – followed closely by a trip to New York City to meet with executives at the influential big three credit ratings agencies.When Pritzker took office, Illinois' credit ratings were hovering around “junk” status after a two-year budget impasse under his predecessor, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner. And though Illinois suffered a final credit downgrade in the early months of COVID, the state has since received nine upgrades.The governor on Wednesday held those upgrades in high regard, saying“My one line in the sand is that I will only sign a budget that is responsibly balanced and that does not diminish or derail the improving credit standing we have achieved for the last five years,”Andrew Adams contributed.Missouri Senate Dems Hold The Line In Ballot Fighthttps://missouriindependent.com/2024/02/20/democrat-filibuster-forces-removal-of-ballot-candy-from-senate-initiative-petition-bill/BY: RUDI KELLER - FEBRUARY 20, 2024 5:15 PM     A Democratic filibuster that stretched more than 20 hours ended this week when Senate Republicans stripped provisions critics derided as “ballot candy” from a proposal to make it harder to pass constitutional amendments proposed by initiative petitions.Ballot candy refers to language designed to trick voters - into thinking the initiative is about ensuring only citizens vote, for instance - when that's totally irrelevant to the question voters are deciding.By an 18-12 vote, with nine Republicans and nine Democrats forming the majority, language that stated non-citizens could not vote on constitutional amendments was removed, as were sections barring foreign governments and political parties from taking sides in Missouri ballot measures.The Senate then, by a voice vote, gave first-round approval to the bill that would require both a statewide majority and a majority vote in five of the state's eight congressional districts to pass future constitutional amendments.The proposal would alter the way Missourians have approved constitutional changes since the first statewide vote on a constitution in 1846.Senate Minority Leader John Rizzo of Independence, a Democrat, said, “All we're asking for is a fair fight. And the Republicans know if it's a fair fight, they lose, which is why they have to pump it full of ballot candy and mislead voters.”Meanwhile, the House spent much of Tuesday morning debating legislation that would make changes to the signature gathering process for initiative petition campaigns.Among numerous provisions, the bill would require signatures be recorded using black or dark ink and that signature gatherers be citizens of the United States, residents of Missouri or physically present in Missouri for at least 30 consecutive days prior to the collection of signatures.Its most sweeping provision grants new authority to the secretary of state and attorney general to review initiative and referendum petitions for compliance with the Missouri Constitution.The effort to make it harder to get on the ballot and harder to pass a constitutional amendment has been a GOP priority for several years. In the past two election cycles, voters have expanded Medicaid coverage and legalized recreational marijuana, circumventing the GOP majority that opposed both. The push to raise the threshold on amendments proposed by initiative has taken on a new urgency for Republicans as abortion-rights supporters move ahead with a signature campaign to make this year's ballot.The results on abortion amendments in other states has Missouri abortion foes anxious about whether they can defend the state's almost total ban in a statewide election. Voters in Ohio last year rejected an effort to increase the majority needed to pass constitutional amendments before voting 57% in favor of abortion rights. And in 2022, Kansas voters defeated an attempt to restrict abortion rights by a landslide vote.Gov. Kelly Keep Kansas GOP In Linehttps://kansasreflector.com/2024/02/20/kansas-house-republicans-fail-to-override-governors-veto-on-massive-tax-reform-bill/Kansas House Republicans fail to override governor's veto on massive tax reform billBY: TIM CARPENTER - FEBRUARY 20, 2024 12:41 PM     TOPEKA — The Republican-led Kansas House failed Tuesday to override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly ‘s veto of a tax reform bill anchored by implementation of a single, flat state income tax rate of 5.25% in addition to elimination of the state sales tax on groceries and creation of a tax exemption for all Social Security income.The GOP holds supermajorities in the House and Senate, but there was skepticism that both chambers could muster two-thirds majorities necessary to rebuke Kelly given opposition among conservative and moderate Republicans to parts of the three-year, $1.6 billion tax cut favoring the state's most wealthy. Kelly said the decision of House members to sustain her veto was a win for working-class Kansans who would have seen “little relief under this irresponsible flat tax experiment.” The Legislature should move ahead with her proposal for reducing $1 billion in taxes over three years.The governor said “I urge legislators to work together to cut taxes in a way that continues our economic growth and maintains our solid fiscal foundation while benefitting all Kansans, not just those at the top,”.Rep. Tom Sawyer, D-Wichita, said the cost of the tax reform bill could reach $600 million annually when fully implemented, and the plan didn't do enough for the middle class in Kansas. He said a married couple earning $42,000 to $75,000 per year would only see an income tax reduction of about 75 cents.Rep. Trevor Jacobs of Fort Scott was among Republicans who opposed overriding Kelly's veto. He said the flat tax would force the state's working class to carry a larger burden of the state tax load. And the 2024 Legislature had sufficient time to develop an alternative that provided tax relief to all Kansans rather than just a select few.Good thinking! See it's not just Democrats who think KS Gov Laura Kelly knows what she's doing. Welp, that's it for me! From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Stories in today's show appeared first in the Missouri Independent, Kansas Reflector, Texas Tribune, and Capitol News Illinois. Thanks for listening, see you next time.  @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

Ever been to a birthday bash where the name mix-up turned the celebration into a riot of laughter? We've got that story and more, as we recall the comical error at Kody West's shindig, where my blunder took the cake. Beyond the chuckles, we venture into the resonance of a recent concert that hit all the right notes in our small town. We muse over the magic of live music, the unexpected calm in a crowd, and the law enforcement's stealthy oversight. Plus, we share a slice of our own musical escapades, ranging from ear-splitting performances to run-ins with iconic artists.The frosty fingertips of the current season have us discussing the tempting thought of skipping work and the flaky reliability of our local weatherman. We navigate through the latest sports highlights, including the Chiefs' icy victory and Texas' twin defeats, leaving us to ponder the high-stakes game of coaching careers and the breathless pace of college sports. Football aficionados, brace yourselves for a robust debate on underdog teams, Dallas' fortunes, and the Chiefs' chilly showdowns. The quarterback carousel spins with personal takes on loyalty and legacy as we tackle the hot-button topic of players like Aaron Rodgers switching allegiances.As our conversation takes a more introspective turn, we confront the delicate signs of dementia and the complexities of public figures battling hidden struggles. We delve into the political fray, dissecting administration policies, the prickly thorns of inflation, and the ever-fluctuating gas prices. Circling back to the heart of our communities, we examine the economic pulse of towns like Fort Scott, school funding intricacies, and the vitality of community engagement. And because everyone loves a good gripe, we air out our Pet Peeve of the Week before revisiting the euphoric highs and lows of concert-going experiences and crowd dynamics. Wrapping it up, we toss around the idea of a special guest appearance that's sure to keep you on your toes for our next episode.

Wander onto the parade ground of Fort Scott, and one of the first questions that comes to mind is: "What is this place?" A large grassy field is bordered by tall beige buildings with red roofs. Their windows are boarded up and the place feels deserted. It's particularly odd because Fort Scott is just steps away from epic views over the Golden Gate Bridge, a well-traveled cycling path, and one of the biggest thoroughfares running through the park. But none of that bustle seems to reach this collection of empty buildings. What's the history of this place and why isn't being put to more modern use? In this episode KQED's Bianca Taylor takes us into the history of Fort Scott. Additional reading: Web story: The Hidden History of Fort Scott in San Francisco's Presidio Read the transcript for this episode Sign up for our newsletter Enter our Sierra Nevada Brewing Company monthly trivia contest Your support makes KQED podcasts possible. You can show your love by going to https://kqed.org/donate/podcasts This story was reported by Bianca Taylor. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Christopher Beale and Brendan Willard. Additional support from Cesar Saldana, Jen Chien, Katie Sprenger, Maha Sanad, Jasmine Garnett, Carly Severn, Joshua Ling, Holly Kernan and the whole KQED family.

More than 130 hospitals have closed in rural America over the last decade. Reporter Sarah Jane Tribble spent a year embedded in one small Kansas town as they dealt with their own hospital closure.Guest: Sarah Jane Tribble, Senior Correspondent, Kaiser Health NewsRead a transcript of this conversation: https://tradeoffs.org/2020/10/08/losing-a-hospital/Hear more of Sarah Jane's reporting about Fort Scott on the first season of Where It Hurts: whereithurts.show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You ever wondered what it would be like to accidentally play NWA in front of two older women at an event you're hosting? Join Josh  Matt and Kevin, as we share the hilarious, wild and sometimes chaotic experiences from a recent singles event. Picture this - a night filled with mishaps, challenges of hauling food up stairs, and a peculiar request for a garage door for easier venue access! We also share our love-hate relationship with sports, reminiscing about our past experiences with volleyball and softball... but it's not all fun and games. We switch gears and talk about some serious issues - college financial mismanagement, its implications on the community, and some questionable decision-making by the board. It's shocking to see how the closure of the nursing program at Fort Scott Community College is affecting everyone. Our discussion extends to small town business development, the potential of grants for businesses, and the consequences of a major company, ADM, potentially leaving Fort Scott due to negative comments from commissioners. It's a lot to take in, we know, but we promise it's worth it!We don't shy away from heavy topics like hospital development and the importance of government accountability. We share some personal stories, catch up on all the latest sports news, and even plan some exciting (and potentially hilarious) adventures. From bathroom mishaps on planes to considering historical data for new businesses, we cover it all. So buckle up and tune in for a rollercoaster ride of a conversation that will leave you laughing, pondering and aching for more!

Letters from the Lunchroom is a podcast that shows you a new side of SparkWheel. We know that people who engage with non-profits have a story to tell, and we want to hear that story. From students to staff members and alumni to volunteers, we connect with people of all backgrounds to discover the journey that brought them to SparkWheel. Join us in the lunchroom to hear these stories, which are always touching, occasionally heart-breaking, and often surprising.In this episode, we talk with Winter Moore, Student Support Coordinator at Fort Scott Middle School for SparkWheel. Winter discusses overcoming barriers in her childhood to get where she is today. Listen as Winter speaks about seeing students "for who they are."Want to be a guest on the show and share your own story? Contact Victoria at victoria.partridge@sparkwheel.org.Letters from the Lunchroom is a production of SparkWheel. Theme song: "Like a Polaroid" by Spazz Cardigan | Transition song: "Game Plan" by Bad Snacks

When the emergency room in Fort Scott, Kansas, closes next month, the next closest in-state facility will be 40 minutes away — and some patients may not make it that far. Mayor Matthew Wells says the closure shows the need for the Kansas Legislature to pass Medicaid expansion.

Who Moved My Freedom Podcast How expensive should AR rifles be? It's FreeForAll Monday with Walter of Safety Harbor Firearms, Shooting Gallery Official, DLD After Dark and Hank Strange WMMF Podcast Ep. 1003 Use code STRANGE10 at Brownell's to Save 10% off on $150 or More Promo Code HANK10 For 10% Off at Fort Scott … Who Moved My Freedom 1003 – How Expensive Should AR Rifles Be? Read More »

Kirk Sharp, the Executive Director of the Gordon Parks Museum, discusses his background and involvement with the museum. He shares becoming the Executive Director and highlights the importance of continuous learning and growth. The conversation then shifts to the impact of Gordon Parks on the community, focusing on his approach to photography and his use of the camera as a weapon against poverty, racism, and discrimination. We also discuss Parks' personal connection to Fort Scott and his accomplishments in various fields. The episode concludes with information about the annual Gordon Parks celebration and contact details for the museum.Involvement with the museum [00:02:01] Kirk discusses his background in healthcare and how he became involved with the Gordon Parks Museum.Lack of awareness about Gordon Parks [00:04:00] Growing up, not many people in the community knew about Gordon Parks and his impact.Resistance to filming in Fort Scott [00:06:11] Resistance from businesses and some community members to filming "The Learning Tree" in Fort Scott.Gordon Parks' use of photography as a weapon [00:09:57] Discussion on how Gordon Parks harnessed poverty, racism, and discrimination in his work.Gordon Parks' technique of building personal relationships [00:11:06] Explanation of how Gordon Parks took time to connect with people and be invited into their lives before taking their photographs.Gordon Parks' approach to photojournalism [00:17:45] Insight into Gordon Parks' respect for his subjects and his focus on capturing photos that tell a story.The importance of Gordon's work [00:18:10] Discussion on how Gordon Parks harnessed his work for the subject matter, not for his own ego.Gordon's perseverance and overcoming obstacles [00:19:12] Exploration of the challenges and barriers Gordon Parks faced in his life and the message of perseverance and moving forward.Gordon's self-taught musical talents [00:20:50] Insight into Gordon Parks' ability to play the piano by ear and his unique technique of writing down slashes and numbers to represent the keys on the keyboard.Gordon Parks' talent and drive [00:26:50] Discussion about Gordon Parks' natural talent and drive to excel in any field he pursued.Gordon Parks' extensive contacts and friendships [00:28:09] Overview of the influential people Gordon Parks had connections with, including presidents, celebrities, and civil rights activists.The legacy and impact of Gordon Parks [00:30:09] Explanation of the importance of honoring Gordon Parks' life, and accomplishments, and promoting cultural awareness and diversity through his work.Contacting the Gordon Parks Museum [00:36:08] Website: Gordon Parks Museum Center Facebook page: Gordon Parks Museum Center Phone number: (620)...

Who Moved My Freedom Podcast Our hurricane Idalia prep and How we prepare for a natural disaster FreeForAll Monday with Walter Safety Harbor Firearms BabyFace P and Hank Strange WMMF Podcast Ep. 999 Use code STRANGE10 at Brownell's to Save 10% off on $150 or More Promo Code HANK10 For 10% Off at Fort Scott … Who Moved My Freedom 999 – Prepping For A Natural Disaster Read More »

Get ready to roar with laughter as we spend an hour with the side-splittingly funny TikTok superstar and stand-up comedian, Todd Royce. Buckle up as we journey with Todd from his unexpected TikTok fame to commanding the stand-up stage. Hear about the unforgettable prank he pulled on a fellow comedian and his witty insights on how navigating the pandemic has reshaped his career. Oh, and stick around for our amusing anecdotes on our follower count boosting attempts using Vegas stripper cards. Then, we're off to the small town of Fort Scott, Kansas as Todd takes us on a solo comedy show adventure. Experience first-hand the unique culture and the thrill of performing on the same stage as Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan. Meet local legend Skitch and discover Todd's trademark deft handling of hecklers - guaranteed to make your belly ache from laughter.Finally, stick around as Todd regales us with humorous encounters with the local government in his small town, riveting tales from Las Vegas, and his decision to get vaccinated. With a special mention of fellow comedian Jeff Leeson's gift for comic timing, this episode is packed with laughter, insights, and real-life stories seamlessly blending into an unforgettable podcast experience. So, what are you waiting for? Tune in to this episode and let's share a hearty laugh with Todd Royce!

Ever tried to define the qualities that make a leader? This week we dive headfirst into the leadership controversies swirling around Fort Scott. Our very own Josh Jones is in the spotlight as we discuss his efforts to uplift the community and the ripples of change that one Facebook message can kickstart. We even reveal the unexpected rendezvous he had  at the eccentric Aunt Toadies. Feeling the pressure? So are we, as we tackle preparing for the unexpected through debating, weather forecasting with Al Roker, Doug Heddy, Pete, and Janice, and navigating the unpredictable waters of XRP. We even manage to squeeze in a discussion on the importance of compassion towards the homeless and the ongoing saga around Kevin's concrete dumpsters. All that, plus an unexpected detour into the world of trivia questions, Fergie and Arby's, and car shows. And just when you thought it couldn't get any more eclectic, we stroll down memory lane, reminiscing about legendary local songs, including the iconic jingle by Keith Meach. But that's not all, folks! We also introduce the hilarious Todd Royce and the challenge of finding debate candidates, and we unveil Tracy  new downtown restaurant. Believe it or not, even amidst all this chaos, we find time to chat about Robert Coon and other potential candidates. Buckle up, it's going to be a wild ride!

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Ever wondered what's been going on in Fort Scott? Well, you're in luck because we're here to spill the beans on some of the most entertaining local happenings, like the trains that just don't seem to move and the seemingly never-ending quest for a contractor's license. Join us as we share hilarious stories about the McSitizen who berated Pat, Kevin's buddy who milks a donkey, and the curious case of Tom Dick's haircut and his mysterious disappearance - possibly due to an alien abduction or simply a lost phone!Hold onto your hats, because the conversation gets even wilder as we discuss Farley and Kevin running for county positions, the windmills, and Josh's bucket. We also brainstorm about a tractor race and the enigma of the floating object in the crapper. And just when you think it can't get any crazier, we chat about cameras installed in the porta-potty and RC's tanning booth escapades. Don't miss out on all the laughter and shenanigans in this episode - we guarantee you'll want to be in the know!

This episode (S7:E26) we talk about the upcoming Common Ground Coffee Show in Fort Scott, Kansas. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lunchwithdoug/message

The next generation of culinary artisans are changing up the industry. These artisans have a whole new approach to reaching and satisfying the next generation consumer. In this podcast we will explore chefs and artisans from around the world diving into their story and passion. In this episode of Chef AF, I chat with executive chef Steven De Vellis from E3 Chophouse in Nashville, Tennessee about menu innovation as well as integrating 2023 hospitality and food trends into the menu. De Vellis found the kitchen at an early age, both of his parents are chefs and have their own restaurants. He attended a culinary program but attributes his knowledge and education to hand-on training. De Vellis says, “I remember just being fascinated but oddly enough, I did not want to be a chef at first. I had to leave, go to school, and then learn that being a chef was actually what I wanted to do and being told it was what I wanted to do. But I did grow up in the industry and watching my parents is kind of how I got where I am today.” The families of retired MLB ballplayer Adam LaRoche and country music stars Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan own E3 Chophouse in Nashville. LaRoche's family owns the original E3 Chophouse in Steamboat Springs, Colorado as well as E3 Ranch in Fort Scott, Kansas. E3 Chophouse is “all about good food, good quality meat, and making sure that all of our meat is from our own ranch. That's a really big, important part of E3,” says De Vellis. Chef and I talked about signature and seasonal dishes and he shared that using local ingredients and supporting local is very important to the restaurant. He says, “because when you create those connections, when you create those bonds and get to invite those distributors in to try the dish that you're using their ingredients for, it is a really cool experience.” To hear Chef De Vellis share his top 3 tips for menu development plus get the recipe for Bison Meatball and Mushroom Pomodoro check out this episode of Chef AF “It's All Food” or you can listen at Spotify!

CreepGeeks Podcast Episode 264 INTRO You're listening to CreepGeeks Podcast This is Season 7 Episode 264  Terrifying Predictions for 2023, Paranormal Energy Quiz, and Listener Messages. Big Thank you to our Patreon Supporters! Want to Support the podcast? Join us on Patreon! CreepGeeks Paranormal and Weird News is creating Humorous Paranormal Podcasts, Interviews, and Videos!  What is the CreepGeeks Paranormal and Weird News Podcast?  We broadcast paranormal news and share our strange experiences from our underground bunker in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Hey Everyone! You can call the show and leave us a message!  1-575-208-4025 Use Amazon Prime Free Trial! Did you know YOU can support the CreepGeeks Podcast with little to no effort? Won't cost you anything!  When you shop on Amazon.com use our affiliate link and we get a small percentage!  It doesn't change your price at all. It helps us to keep the coffee flowing and gas in the Albino Rhino!  CreepGeeks Podcast is an Amazon Affiliate CheapGeek and CreepGeeks Amazon Page's Amazon Page    We've got Bigfoot Coffee! Support the Show: CreepGeeks Swag Shop!  Website- CREEPGEEKS PARANORMAL AND WEIRD NEWS Hey everyone! Help us out!  Rate us on iTunes!  ‎CreepGeeks Paranormal and Weird News Podcast on Apple Podcasts  Listener- Prospero- Riding out Some Burning Joints of Fire- Neighbor passed away possibly Cursed by his own family from Kenya Listener- Rafe- Great episode y'all! It was cool to hear the Thomas divide audio. I've had a lot of paranormal experiences there. I recommended that place to y'all at a Halloween event at the meadery in Marion in 2019, hope you will return.   Listener Email: Hi Greg and Omi, I sent the pic, but not the context. Thank you for the stickers, they are placed on my old MacBook. Whenever I happen to see a white Dodge cargo van, I rubberneck to see if it might be my two favorite podcasters in the Albino Rhino, in fact, I saw one matching that description, with technology all over its roof, yesterday here in Fort Scott! I nearly drove off the road. You are always welcome in SE Kansas, we have spooky stuff, such as the “Portal to Hell” in Stull, about 80 miles north of here.  Sincerely, your fan, PeanutButterIntro4eva Stull, Kansas: Gateway to Hell – Weird US  Stull Cemetery: How to Visit the Gates of Hell in Stull, Kansas  News: Terrifying Predictions for 2023 Nostradamus predictions for 2023: An antichrist arrives, World War III and the monarchy dies  https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/12/19/1065306/roomba-irobot-robot-vacuums-artificial-intelligence-training-data-privacy/amp  Paranormal Quiz Paranormal Energy Fields & Frequencies Quiz  AD- Want to Start your own podcast? https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=CREEP  Looking for something unique and spooky? Check out Omi's new Etsy, CraftedIntent: CraftedIntent: Simultaneously BeSpoke and Spooky. by CraftedIntent  Want CreepGeeks Paranormal Investigator stickers? Check them out here: CraftedIntent - Etsy  Check out Omi's new Lucky Crystal Skull Creations: https://etsy.me/3UWRqCP  Get Something From Amazon Prime! CheapGeek and CreepGeeks Amazon Page's Amazon Page     Cool Stuff on Amazon -Squatch Metalworks Microsquatch Keychain:  Microsquatch Keychain Bottle Opener with Carabiner. Laser-cut, stone-tumbled stainless steel. DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA.  Amazon Influencer!  CheapGeek and CreepGeeks Amazon Page's Amazon Page   Instagram?  Creep Geeks Podcast (@creepgeekspod) • Instagram photos and videos   Omi Salavea (@craftedintent) • Instagram photos and videos  CreepGeeks Podcast (@creepgeekspodcast) TikTok | Watch CreepGeeks Podcast's Newest TikTok Videos  Need to Contact Us? Email Info: contact@creepgeeks.com  Attn Greg or Omi  Want to comment on the show? omi@creepgeeks.com   greg@creepgeeks.com   Business Inquiries: contact@creepgeeks.com   CreepGeeks Podcast Store   Music: Music is Officially Licensed through Audiio.com. License available upon request. #ghosts #2023predictions #sasquatch Tags: ghost, ghosts, Bigfoot sighting, blue ridge parkway, smoky mountains, creepgeeks, paranormal news, creepgeeks, Paranormal, supernatural, bigfoot, sasquatch, paranormal podcast,

This special live broadcast episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Thursday "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on 23 unique must-do experiences on and off the historic Jefferson Highway. Created by the Jefferson Highway Association which was originally founded in 1915, the Jefferson Highway is an international highway, also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more at https://jeffersonhighway.org/ Featured Destinations include Winnipeg, Canada; Owatonna, Minnesota; Lamoni in Iowa; St. Joseph, Joplin, and Harrisonville, Missouri; Fort Scott in Kansas; Muskogee, Eufaula, Atoka, and McAlester in Oklahoma; Gladewater in East Texas; and Natchitoches, Alexandria, and New Orleans in Louisiana. Special Guest Co-Hosts: Roger Bell, President of the Jefferson Highway Association, and Arlene Gould, Executive Director of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau in Louisiana. Featured music is "Highway" by The Cravens, and "Nola Rolls" by Jon Roniger. LISTEN TO PART TWO HERE: https://youtu.be/ZowvPxUq4VE Map image courtesy of Mike Conlin.

This special live broadcast episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Thursday "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on 23 unique must-do experiences on and off the historic Jefferson Highway. Created by the Jefferson Highway Association which was originally founded in 1915, the Jefferson Highway is an international highway, also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more at https://jeffersonhighway.org/ Featured Destinations include Winnipeg, Canada; Owatonna, Minnesota; Lamoni in Iowa; St. Joseph, Joplin, and Harrisonville, Missouri; Fort Scott in Kansas; Muskogee, Eufaula, Atoka, and McAlester in Oklahoma; Gladewater in East Texas; and Natchitoches, Alexandria, and New Orleans in Louisiana. Special Guest Co-Hosts: Roger Bell, President of the Jefferson Highway Association, and Arlene Gould, Executive Director of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau in Louisiana. Featured music is "Highway" by The Cravens, and "Nola Rolls" by Jon Roniger. LISTEN TO PART 2 HERE: https://bigblendradio.podbean.com/e/jefferson-highway-2023/ Map image courtesy of Mike Conlin.

We recorded this one in-person from the Fort Scott Munitions store in Fort Scott, KS. We are joined by Phil Otto (Sales Manager of Photonis Defense,) Ryan Kraft (owner of Fort Scott Munitions,) and Gage Wilson (media producer at Fort Scott Munitions.) This episode covers all that you've been wondering when it comes to nightvision, hunting, and why hunters are true conservationists. So, join us at the table in the back of the store, and come shoot the shxt with us! You can follow Phil Otto on Instagram @NocWorks, Ryan Kraft is @100yardsniper, and Gage Wilson is @gage__wilson. You can also follow Photonis Defense @photonisdefense and Fort Scott Munitions @fortscottmunitions. Discover how Shuteye Chai can revolutionize your sleep and get 15% off at http://helloned.com/BATTLELINE For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions products go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline Photonis Defense is the global leader in night vision solutions providing more high-quality night vision capabilities than anyone. Hunters, shooters, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts rely on Photonis Defense systems to make their adventures safer and more successful. Visit http://photonisdefense.com for more information; or look for Photonis Defense product options from your night vision dealer. For full video of this episode, subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/BattlelinePodcast

In this conversation, Karen discusses, among other things:Falling in love with photography (and a photographer)ModernismMedia hierarchy moving towards collaborative interdisciplinary exhibitsImpacting the breadth of community representationContext & curationSequencing as the creative act of the curatorConsistency of vision within an exhibitionCreating critical conversations within an exhibitionCollector relationshipsThe medium and the message being one and the sameArtist Resources/InspirationExhibitionsThe Stillness of ThingsAnsel Adams in Our TimeGordon Parks: Back to Fort ScottMake BelieveMediaCuratorial Lecture — Reimagining Ansel AdamsCuratorial Lecture — Gordon Parks: Back to Fort Scott Curatorial Lecture — Make BelieveCreative Conversations: Daniel Handal and Karen HaasBooksGordon Parks: Back to Fort Scott by Karen HaasAn Enduring Vision Photographs from the Lane Collection by Lyle Rexer and Karen HaasEdward Weston The Early Years by Margaret Wessling and Karen HaasPhotography by Anne E. Havinga, Nancy Keeler and Karen HaasThe Photography of Charles Sheeler: American Modernist by Karen HaasWebsite | Instagram—————————————————————————————Sign-Up for Email Newsletter for Got Punctum? News and Other HappeningsEngage with J. Sybylla Smith Instagram and Facebook

St. Martin's Academy in Fort Scott, Kansas is a Catholic boarding school for boys that combines classical academics with a practical work program on a sustainable farm. Many of the ideals and practices they embrace in their curriculum and way of life could be a model for us as men in our everyday lives.

Happy Independence Day to the loyal Battleline audience! We start this episode off discussing the Army's recent changes in tattoo policy in an effort to boost failing recruitment numbers. We also pay our respects to Hersel "Woody" Williams, Marine Corps veteran, and the last of WWII Medal of Honor recipients. Our special guest John Keys is a Marine Corps veteran, and the co-owner/co-host of Guns Out TV. John shares an amazing story of why he had to leave the Marine Corps and how he and Shermichael Singleton became some of the more recent successful Youtubers in the 2A community with Guns Out TV. You can check out all of the amazing firearms content by John and Shermichael Singleton over at http://gunsouttv.com . Follow John on Instagram @MrJKeys and on Twitter @MrJKeys_ Sign up for Tanto's next 2-day course taking place July 9th & 10th in Fort Scott, Kansas now: https://www.tantosgearlocker.com/battleline-tactical Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast​http://twitter.com/battlelinepod  Become the best version of yourself and get 15% off Ned products at http://helloned.com/battleline For 20% off all Bub's Naturals gear and products including collagen protein and MCT oil powder, go to https://bubsnaturals.myshopify.com/discount/BATTLELINE .. All purchases help to support the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions products go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline Photonis Defense is the global leader in night vision solutions providing more high-quality night vision capabilities than anyone. Hunters, shooters, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts rely on Photonis Defense systems to make their adventures safer and more successful. Visit http://photonisdefense.com for more information; or look for Photonis Defense product options from your night vision dealer. For full video of this episode, subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/BattlelinePodcast

Tim Turner is a Master Sniper and Canadian Airborne Regiment combat veteran with many years of executive protection experience. In July, he will embarking on Operation Pegasus Jump, staffed by retired Airborne soldiers with a mission of creating camaraderie among veterans through skydiving. This is a high stress activity being used to treat veterans with post traumatic stress and other combat related issues. They have a goal of raising $50,000 and you can donate to the cause by going to https://www.gofundme.com/f/operation-pegasus-jump - You can follow Tim on Instagram @army_sgt_major Sign up for Tanto's next 2-day course taking place July 9th & 10th in Fort Scott, Kansas now: https://www.tantosgearlocker.com/battleline-tactical Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcasthttp://twitter.com/battlelinepod To sign up for the 10K Copper Ticket Giveaway happening now at Fort Scott Munitions go to https://fortscottmunitions.com/copper-ticket-giveaway/ and for 15% off gear on the site, use the promo code Battleline when you shop at http://fsm.com A veteran owned company that gives back to the community through a different veteran charity every month, BeardVet. They have a variety of products including their American made coffee, roasted in Omaha, Nebraska. Check them out now: http://beardvet.com For 20% off all Bub's Naturals gear and products including collagen protein and MCT oil powder, go to https://bubsnaturals.myshopify.com/discount/BATTLELINE .. All purchases help to support the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation For full video of this episode, subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/BattlelinePodcast

Episode 1874: Our article of the day is Fort Scott (Arlington, Virginia).

Tonight on Who Moved My Freedom I am joined by Ryan of Fort Scott Munitions and Jesse of Knuckle Down Dynamics. We are going to find out all about Knuckle Down Dynamics as well as the Details of the 10K Fort Scott Copper Ticket Event Giveaway 1 Enter Here : https://fortscottmunitions.com/copper-ticket-giveaway/ #wmmfpodcast

We start off this episode discussing recent happenings with us including the latest with Battleline Tactical. Our special guest is retired Air Force F-16 pilot and current host of The Afterburn Podcast, John "Rain" Waters. We get into the new Top Gun movie (as well as the original,) some action-packed combat stories, and how exactly did he get the call sign Rain?  Be sure to follow Rain on Instagram @RainWaters27 and check out his podcast over at http://theafterburnpodcast.com Pick up the official Battleline Podcast shirt and be sure to tag us on Instagram: https://tanto-apparel.myshopify.com/collections/apparel/products/battleline-podcast Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcasthttp://twitter.com/battlelinepod To donate to the TheRide22 discussed, check out https://www.gofundme.com/f/TheRide22 To enter the latest $10K Copper Ticket Giveaway go to http://fortscottmunitions.com - for 15% Fort Scott merch and other items use the promo code: Battleline For 20% off all Bub's Naturals gear and products including collagen protein and MCT oil powder, go to https://bubsnaturals.myshopify.com/discount/BATTLELINE .. All purchases help to support the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation For full video of this episode, subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/BattlelinePodcast

Chris Whittemore is a retired Marine Scout Sniper with 18 years of service to this country. He served in Ramadi, Iraq in 2005 and Fallujah, Iraq in 2007 among other deployments, which are all detailed in his memoir "Terror to Triumph." The book is available now on paperback and Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Terror-Triumph-Chris-Whittemore/dp/1662413580 - You can also follow Chris on all social media pages @USMC9550 Also on this episode we discuss two upcoming Battleline Tactical courses. A 2-day stress fire course happening in Kiefer, Oklahoma June 4-5th; and a 2-day tactical emergency first aid & one person room clearing course on July 9-10th in Fort Scott, Kansas. Details for these events are up at http://tantostoolbox.com and they may sold out by the time this is up, so go there now. For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions products go to http://fortscottmunitions.com & use promo code: Battleline Photonis Defense is the global leader in night vision solutions providing more high-quality night vision capabilities than anyone. Hunters, shooters, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts rely on Photonis Defense systems to make their adventures safer and more successful. Visit http://photonisdefense.com for more information; or look for Photonis Defense product options from your night vision dealer. For 20% off all Bub's Naturals gear and products including collagen protein and MCT oil powder, go to https://bubsnaturals.myshopify.com/discount/BATTLELINE .. All purchases help to support the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation Invest in yourself and fortify your stress response this month and get 15% off Ned's De-Stress Blend. Go to http://helloned.com/BATTLELINE For full video of this episode, subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/BattlelinePodcast

Joining us on this episode is Robert W. Allen, a man with a very impressive resume. Robert is a current U.S. Army Officer and professor at Tulane University. He previously worked as a CIA and State Department security advisor. He served in multiple combat deployments and also worked the protection detail in Jerusalem for Ambassador Chris Stevens, best known as one of the fallen heroes of Benghazi in 2012. You can follow Robert on Instagram @its_robert_allen. We also recap the Copper Ticket Event that happened last week in Fort Scott, Kansas with the amazing team at Fort Scott Munitions. Pick up the official Battleline Podcast shirt and be sure to tag us on Instagram: https://tanto-apparel.myshopify.com/collections/apparel/products/battleline-podcast Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcasthttp://twitter.com/battlelinepod For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions products go to http://fortscottmunitions.com & use promo code: Battleline For 20% off all Bub's Naturals gear and products including collagen protein and MCT oil powder, go to https://bubsnaturals.myshopify.com/discount/BATTLELINE .. All purchases help to support the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation To order your own custom painted flag, crafted by hand from start to finish, go to http://YourAmericanFlagStore.com and join them in their fight to cancel-cancel culture For full video of this episode, subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/BattlelinePodcast

On this episode of Who Moved My Freedom podcast, It is FreeForAll Monday and I am coming to you LIVE from Kansas City, MO. Just finished up a weekend of intensive training with Kris Tanto Paronto in Fort Scott, KS, I've got a ton to share, Walter's planning his Amtrak Vacation, and Babyface is getting into 3D printing. We've got a lot to talk about. It's never a dull moment … so buckle up, for fun, laughs and oh yeah lots of Gorn! #wmmfpodcast

On This episode of Who Moved My Freedom, 💥Use Code "HANK10" For 10% Off at Fort Scott Munitions. It's FreeForAll Monday and we have Ryan from Fort Scott Munitions joining us. We will be talking about the upcoming Copper Ticket Event, Their new Training Facility, Ammo update and yes, there will be lots of PoopyPants jokes. We've got a lot to catch up on, Gorn and much more!

This is a talk from Daniel Kerr, President and Headmaster at St. Martin's Academy, a Catholic boarding high school for boys in Fort Scott, Kansas. They combine classical academics with an integrated work program on a sustainable farm with the goal of: Awakening Wonder, Healing the Imagination, Restoring Authentic Masculinity and Developing Attentiveness. This talk, recorded in March of 2022, focused on these fundamental commitments to Catholic boys which produce Catholic men.

Sarah Jane Tribble is a journalist with Kaiser Health News who grew up an hour away from Fort Scott, Kan. Not even 20 years after the opening of a gleaming new hospital there, it closed. People in Fort Scott lost healthcare, workers lost jobs and Tribble saw a story. In this episode of TLDL, we talk with Tribble about her reporting for the podcast “Where it Hurts,” produced in a partnership between Kaiser Health News and St. Louis Public Radio. Anyone affected by or concerned with rural healthcare will find a lot of relevance in this seven-part series.

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Host Sarah Jane Tribble checks in on Josh, the teenager who was coping with his aging grandparents and the emotional burden of his mother's opioid death. Josh's troubles began before Fort Scott's hospital closed but worsened after. Sarah Jane gives Josh a call to find out his next steps.

In late August 1813, the Creek Nation was engaged in a civil war between the so-called Red Stick Faction that wanted to return to traditional Creek ways and the White Sticks who favored integrating with European and American ways. White settlers soon found themselves haplessly involved. In feeling threatened by the Creek war, they sought protection. Territorial militia and volunteers arrived only to creating conflict rather than eased it. They attacked Creeks at their mid-day meal at a place called Burnt Corn Creek. On August 30, 1813, the Creeks gathered a war party and retaliated by attacking Fort Mims in lower Alabama, just north of Mobile --when the fort's dinner bell rang. When the dust had cleared, the Battle of Fort Mims seemed more like a massacre. This armed engagement, and the war between the United States and the Red Stick Faction, lead to a string of conflicts between Americans and the existing Indian populations in the Southeast, including Florida. The Fort Mims battle was one piece in a conflict that ran roughly from 1812 until 1858 when the Second Seminole War ended. Americans retaliated for Fort Mims and defeated the Red Sticks at the Battle of Horsehoe Bend in 1814. Red Stick Faction refugees migrated to Spanish Florida where they integrated with Miccosukee and Seminole tribes. One of those refugees was a youth called Billy Powell or, as our listeners know him, Osceola. He would carry memories conveyed to him by his Great Uncle Peter McQueen, one of the leaders of the Creeks at Fort Mims. How the Red Sticks fought would inform his own actions in the Second Seminole war.   The Battle of Fort Mims is re-enacted as spectacle Aug. 29 and 30 at Tensaw, Alabama, where a reconstructed Fort Mims stands. Southern writer, historian, and Creek Indian reenactor, Dale Cox joins us to narrate and explain the tale. Hailing from the quant little community of Two Egg, Florida, Dale has authored or co-authored more than one dozen books on Southern history and culture. Of interest to listeners is his more recent focus on the Creek and Seminole Wars in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. These include the first two volumes in a four-book series - Fort Gaines, Georgia: A Military History; and Fort Scott, Fort Hughes & Camp Recovery: Three 19th Century military sites in Southwest Georgia. He has done pioneering research on the Negro Fort at Prospect Bluff for which he published his findings and has authored a biography of Millie Francis, the Creek Pocahantas. He has also written about Fowltown, the first battle of the Seminole Wars. In other words, you know we will be hearing again from Dale Cox on this podcast.   With Rachael Conrad, he founded TwoEggTV which produces short entertaining historical documentaries about these early 19th century events in the lower American Southeast. Two Egg TV features scenic outdoor locations, historic sites, legends, live events and more. Although many of their stories end up on commercial television throughout the world, our listeners can find them on YouTube and from their website, TwoEggTV.com Host Patrick Swan is a board member with the Seminole Wars Foundation. He is a combat veteran and of the U.S. Army, serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Kosovo, and at the Pentagon after 9/11. A military historian, he holds masters degrees in Public History, Communication, and Homeland Security, and is a graduate of the US Army War College with an advanced degree in strategic studies. This podcast is recorded at the homestead of the Seminole Wars Foundation in Bushnell, Florida.  Subscribe automatically to the Seminole Wars through your favorite podcast provider, such as iHeart or Stitcher or Spotify, DoubleTwist, or Pandora or Google podcasts or iTunes, or ... Check it out so you always get the latest episode without delay where and when you want it. Like us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube!

Former President Harry Truman said, "It is amazing what you can accomplish when you do not care who gets the credit." For Robert Harrington (https://podcast.econdevshow.com/guests/robert-harrington) this quote is the key to success in economic development in rural America. Born and raised in rural Missouri. Robert has remained part of rural America for his entire life. When he was a boy, his grandmother instilled in him the importance of a hard day's work and giving back to your community. As an economic developer, he's remained committed to following his grandmother's advice while working as a full-time economic developer across Missouri, Iowa, and Texas. Robert is currently the Director of Economic Development at the Bourbon County Economic Development Council in Fort Scott, Kansas. Join Dane, as he and Robert, explore the challenges and opportunities in rural economic development success. Special Guest: Robert Harrington.

3X All-American and 5X SWAC Champ Energetic Coach Redrick speaks on building a national power at the JUCO Level, Coach discusses the type of athletes he's looking to recruit and mold into National Champions, Coach Redrick talks about setting a standard and working with the student-athletes to run harder and faster as well as having a passion to beat the best and be the best in the Nation! Powerful!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theathletesgrindby5starathltcs/support

Host Sarah Jane Tribble sets out on a mission to understand the Sisters of Mercy, the nuns who founded Fort Scott’s Mercy Hospital. They were once prominent leaders of the community, but by the beginning of her reporting the nuns are gone. Sarah Jane’s first glimpse into their lives takes her to an old convent.

After a quick catch-up on Rick’s Race Across the West training, 10 Buck Bike Club, and a smattering of other appetizers, we get to this episode’s main course—an interview with 2021 Bessies Creek 12-hour winner, Adam Ashwill. Adam’s been a part of the ultra-cycling scene for years as his family hosts the infamous Race Across America Time Station 30 in Fort Scott, KS. Inspired by the racers and crews coming through town each summer, Adam decided to give this whole long-distance riding thing a try and has made quite the splash in his first couple years. Despite being new to the sport (or perhaps because of it), he offers remarkably wise and important advice for those who are just getting started, while giving those who have been grinding the gears for decades a reminder of the enthusiasm and energy of their early racing days. Show resources: Support Rick’s 2021 RAW race: https://www.zraam2021.com/gofundme   10 Buck Bike Club: www.10buckbikeclub.com   Race Across the West: http://www.raceacrossthewest.org/   Race Across America: https://www.raceacrossamerica.org/   Next Day Podcast: www.nextdaypodcast.com   Size Inclusive Cycling Clothing: Machines for Freedom: https://www.machinesforfreedom.com/collections/womens-cycling-jerseys RSport: https://www.rsportlife.com/ Troy Lee Designs: troyleedesigns.com FOX: foxracing.com

More than 130 hospitals have closed in rural America over the last decade. Reporter Sarah Jane Tribble spent a year embedded in one small Kansas town as they dealt with their own hospital closure.Guest: Sarah Jane Tribble, Senior Correspondent, Kaiser Health NewsRead a transcript of this conversation: https://tradeoffs.org/2020/10/08/losing-a-hospital/Hear more of Sarah Jane's reporting about Fort Scott on the first season of Where It Hurts: whereithurts.showSign up for our weekly newsletter to see what research health policy experts are reading right now, plus recommendations from our staff: bit.ly/tradeoffsnewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tradeoffspod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andrew Pitkin and Madison talk about upcoming events in the For Scott and Bourbon County, Kansas area.

Burning House: The story of Brenna Bollinger a listener home town story. Brenna was 23 years old when she was burned alive in her home in Fort Scott, Kansas. Her story touched my heart and I have wanted to share it for a little while now. I tried something a little different with this story. Thank you for letting me try out new ideas and being patient. But I am enjoying the process of learning to tell a story on YouTube. A special thank you to Lindsay for sharing Brenna with me and helping me with my research. ​ Links: House fire https://www.fstribune.com/story/17997... ( https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fstribune.com%2Fstory%2F1799741.html&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHhENG56TEhRRGp1REtXN0c0YUFuZXVZU3RRd3xBQ3Jtc0tuMjlrR2FjN1V5d3BJR19GeVBKd2tfa0M3Q3JVdGl6V1J3UUZMSGtHaUk3YkUxbEkzd1VQc2wyYUNnTnlpVTc1OUhGUVJKaVJFU1c3RkMwaE1HaWJ4eGkyU2tucVpwczR0bV9CbUN0MDFFRXNCbXc5bw ) ​ https://www.nevadadailymail.com/story... ( https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nevadadailymail.com%2Fstory%2F1875765.html&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnYtOVdiNVVFWEZDNEl2cDUxdlRfSWlEaW04d3xBQ3Jtc0ttRnhzYnoxYTBKVDN0eTQwRTBEX0txR3dkTXFQOXFiVGxubkRJcU0xTUlrc2ZkMWRUT19qbm9qOWJrbGZOdDVYVnhSS1otWGRMcDR2Q3Q4MDZfRkVfMmJSWWdIOTBPOFJUaHhvRnhkdl9DRlFGeXhVRQ ) ​ There is help out there if you need it: https://www.yccogden.org/ ( https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yccogden.org%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazFPLU14NU9UUkoySlRmN01RcmZfb0VZQ2UyZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuNUpZN0xXeEx2dDVHSWxMZ2ZQSGJFQXdxTTdUZDdPeXNBRDZwb0lSX0hVTDgtVjdQNkt1clpMYjVrdGpBelV0dXNrWUlaY0gyaTVZeGsyWE9wY1pldE5zamVpRHFCZU8wR0ZCXzdXenRRYXhJSHRZZw ) ​ https://www.thehotline.org/ ( https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehotline.org%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFI5eDkyN0FlOXphYmJBY09sbDNibnp4cUhvd3xBQ3Jtc0trT25CZnZreDJFSnptbTlQU0ZJVjVuYnkwN2xGeDdUUTZHWi1qdC02YlBoZDZfaEpjYWlrTGNSb09ya1JGNG91SzFRSnY2RDJBLVJIUGlSbnUyWjZENTdNUUs5ZERDUktqZU5IN0h1UWV3THhReHN0UQ ) ​ How you can help: Consider donating to the YCC https://www.yccogden.org/ ( https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yccogden.org%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVlHZkxoSGVCY1AyTDl6NWZmdGZGel83eHhZQXxBQ3Jtc0tuU0dPNnlZeGt3SHFnWjZYTGExeGIzVjhNbEt5eXk2MjZxdFBFY0tKbDBjak0wY1VqV29EUnhJTGdoZWpQS0hDcTFxZ0ZqRGVGSmFjSHhsc2p1bVdHWHM2OUF0SWE0aWZwWlp1dVJDeHdCOV9ENGNpSQ ) ​ Or your local family crisis center You can also make a donation to Shriners Hospital, the same one that Bryson stayed at while he was being taken care of for his burns. https://www.shrinershospitalsforchild... ( https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org%2Fohio&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1pSdERJbFEwM2hHTDRRM3FLaGhON0E4RUdnUXxBQ3Jtc0tueEFmNDFBZ1J5dzhxTFVHblhKSU9ZejNQdW9jWExNZzVSNG1vWEp6dWlXTlhUUXcyZmg0X0xSTkhkZElfdFVHb1R6ZnNDdEc3Z09yTmI5dUtSXzNFNE14U3E0LS1LUmNnZFpSenlKRGgtOE9zQUVSNA ) ​ + Special thanks to Lindsay Conklin for sharing Brenna’s story with me. Donate to Shriners Children Hospital https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/gi... ( https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdonate.lovetotherescue.org%2Fgive%2F119312%2F%23%21%2Fdonation%2Fcheckout%3Futm_source%3Dshcmain%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_content%3Ddonatebutton%26utm_campaign%3Dshc%26c_src%3Dshc%26c_src2%3Dmain&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazcyY3RvTlEwV3JQZWloeWx0SUZLM1JzdjYtd3xBQ3Jtc0trRmhIa0RQQVNlNURqTjBFX2VMcmVROWZsdzhpZVRiQjdEdzh6V1U4c3NvSjRKZkZJUll3NWEzY3FpTTF5NVhjS184VDg3VVo0TDBzdFZMS3Z6TkZQV3NyU3U5a25DdHFLb0t4SXFnbHcxV3dsLVRGVQ ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mom-jeans-and-crime-scenes/donations

2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the classic crime film SHAFT, directed Gordon Parks. Parks was a filmmaker, writer, musician, and one of the 20th century’s great photographers. A recent piece in the New York Times called him, “The Godfather of Cool.” Not bad for the youngest of 15 children from Fort Scott, Kansas. Fort Scott is now home to the Gordon Parks Museum. On this episode we catch up with the Museum’s Director, Kirk Sharp.

On this edition of ST Medical Monday, we learn about "Where It Hurts," a podcast co-produced by Kaiser Health News and St. Louis Public Radio. Our guest is the host of this podcast , investigative journalist Sarah Jane Tribble. Season One of "Where It Hurts" -- subtitled "No Mercy" -- was just completed, and as we learn on today's show, the full season focused on the intricate, far-reaching why and how of the closing of Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott, Kansas.

Andrew Pitkin and Clayton Whitson talk about the Fort Scott Night to Shine event sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation.

Andrew Pitkin and Lindsay Madison talk about what the area of Fort Scott has to offer during the Winter months.

Adam Ashwill - we'll be hearing a lot more of his name in the years to come. This 17 year old ultra cyclist has accomplished so much in a very short amount of time and only has great things in store for his future. It was in 2015 that Adam was introduced to the famous Race Across America when he and his family setup Time Station #30 in Fort Scott, Kansas out of their home. Adam met Christoph Strasser and immediately fell into the RAAM addiction. Since then, Adam has lost over 50 pounds and in just a couple short years has gone from riding over 200 miles in his first 24h time trial at just 9.9 mph to racing a 100 mile century recently with an average speed of 21.2 mph. Amazing! Adam has also competed in the Texas Time Trials 6hr time trial, the Sebring 12h time trial, and The60 VRAAM race this year. Adam's story is nothing short of inspirational. Let's roll!

Jermarcus Hardrick started at left tackle for Nebraska football for the 2010-2011 seasons. His nickname is “Yoshi”, after the little green dinosaur dude in the Super Mario video games. He was born in a town of 350 people and from there made his way to Fort Scott Community College, playing football for coach Jeff Sims. He came to Nebraska by way of Fort Scott, then made his way into the NFL, then arena football, and then became a Canadian Football League champion with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as they won the Grey Cup in 2019. That is one helluva journey. It’s worth some of your time to hear Yoshi talk about it. Yoshi and I discuss: Growing up in Courtland, Mississippi Coming to Lincoln, Nebraska, and how different it was than life in Mississippi (stop lights? parking meters? what?) Going to the NFL Going to the CFL and becoming a star in Canada with the “Hardrick Hop” I did not get a transcript done on this one. SO LISTEN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fort Scott, Kansas is small town America. Why is investing in children's ministry one of the best ways for a church to have a big impact in a small town. Today we talk to Matthew Wells, the children's education director at Faith Church about how he is reaching children and families for Jesus. 

Trickle-down heartache reaches the next generation in a rural town with no hospital. Meet Josh. He’s a teenager in Fort Scott, Kansas, who dropped out of high school around the same time Mercy Hospital closed. He says those two things are related. The podcast also spotlights new health services now available in town. Mercy did not provide addiction or behavioral health services, but the new community health center in town does.

For more than 100 years, Mercy Hospital — and the nuns who started it all — cared for local people in Fort Scott, Kansas. Town historian Fred Campbell says Mercy was part of the town’s DNA since its booming rail town days. But in recent years, Fort Scott’s economy and the hospital’s finances faltered. Locals say Mercy went “corporate.” We carry that claim to Sister Mary Roch Rocklage, the powerhouse who consolidated all the Mercy hospitals in the Midwest.

More than 130 hospitals have closed in rural America over the last decade. Reporter Sarah Jane Tribble spent a year embedded in one small Kansas town as they dealt with their own hospital closure.Guest: Sarah Jane Tribble, Senior Correspondent, Kaiser Health NewsRead a transcript of this conversation: https://tradeoffs.org/2020/10/08/losing-a-hospital/Hear more of Sarah Jane's reporting about Fort Scott on the first season of Where It Hurts: whereithurts.showSign up for our weekly newsletter to see what research health policy experts are reading right now, plus recommendations from our staff: bit.ly/tradeoffsnewsletterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tradeoffspod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Closing a hospital hurts. In Fort Scott, Kansas, no one was a bigger symbol for that loss — or bigger target for the town’s anger — than hospital president Reta Baker. Reta was at the helm when the doors closed at Mercy Hospital, putting her at bitter odds with City Manager Dave Martin, who some in town call “the Little Trump” of Fort Scott. He says his town wasn’t given the chance to keep the hospital open.

Andrew Pitkin and Lindsay Madison talk about upcoming events in the Fort Scott community.

Fin du mois de septembre 1965, Jimi Hendrix est à New York, sans argent et cherchant du boulot. Il zone dans le lobby d’un hôtel miteux, l’Hôtel America sur la 47e rue lorsqu’il rencontre Curtis Knight, un musicien originaire de Fort Scott dans le Kansas et qui était là pour visiter un petit studio qui se trouvait dans le sous-sol de l’hôtel. --- Vous pensiez tout connaître sur la vie de Jimi Hendrix, qui nous quittait le 18 septembre 1970. Walter De Paduwa vous invite à plonger dans les moindres détails du parcours de cette icône du rock en 20 épisodes. Rendez-vous tous les jours de la semaine à 17h45 dans On the Road Again du 31 août 25 septembre.

The story begins when Mercy Hospital Fort Scott shut its doors. Locals lost health care. Health workers lost jobs. Fort Scott’s sense of identity wavered. Season One is about what happened next — about the people who remain, surviving the best way they know how. No Mercy: The hole left behind is bigger than a hospital. Hosted by investigative journalist and Kansas native Sarah Jane Tribble, the podcast is a production of Kaiser Health News and St. Louis Public Radio.

"Update" Program with Lindsay Madison with the Fort Scott Chamber Of Commerce

Mat and Zach chat with a few of the dudes from the Fort Scott band Rage Is My Rival.  Colter (vocals), Jesse (bass), and Edward (drums) explain the hardships of finding the right mix of musicians in a small mid-western town.  Colter takes us through his ordeal that culminated in a triple amputation and how he grew stronger through that hardship. Get amazing deals while you support the band and this podcast: https://www.thebeardstruggle.com/  Use promo code OFFTHEEDGE15 for 15% off your order! https://eargasmearplugs.com/  Use promo code HIGH FIDELITY for 10% off your order! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this Episode I am joined with Carl Brenner, Chief of Interpretation and Resource Management at the National Park Service, in Fort Scott KS. Carl has a Bachelor Of Science-BS, Business Administration, Management, and Operations from University of Missouri-Columbia and a Master's of Education from Walden University. Carl has a vast amount of experience in Park Service which is noted in this Podcast.  Come along with us for a look inside the Park! Fort Scott National Historic Site- 1 Old Fort Blvd Fort Scott, Kansas 66701 In 1842, the US Army established Fort Scott to protect and maintain the peace on the Permanent Indian Frontier, the opening of the West, Bleeding Kansas, the Civil War, and the expansion of the railroads. Link to Facebook Page- Here you will find pics, information, and many fun facts. This page is extremely interactive and updated all the time! Facebook Link   Take a Virtual Tour! This link will take you on the grounds. Take a peek inside! What an awesome experience! Virtual Tour   Fort Scott National Historic Site- Here you can find the information on the park, activities, and it's history! Link to Website   Want additional information or a chance to get involved? You're in luck!  Email Call the Site- 620.223.0310

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com We explain how to easily test your motorcycle battery & charging system using a simple inexpensive digital multimeter right in your very own shop or garage. No need to go running to a dealership to spend money. Be in the know on whether you actually need a new motorcycle battery or not. Or you may find it's not the battery at all and a charging system problem instead.  Here are links to the tools and items mentioned in this podcast episode Your battery may even be holding a charge, but it's the cold-cranking amps that may determine if your battery needs replacement.  SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE We explain how to choose the correct settings on your multimeter & complete all the necessary tests. Set the multimeter/voltmeter to DC volts (20v range). The particular multimeter listed on this page (left) has an actual 12v setting, making it very easy. Many voltmeters might only have a 20v setting, which is the one you should choose and will work the same. Note: These multimeter settings will be used for all the below motorcycle battery and charging system tests.  A must listen to Law Abiding Biker™ Podcast Episode and Article: Episode #134 (click link below) LAB-134-Harley-Davidson Alternators, Stators, Regulators, Rectifiers-Charging System | Complete Guide A must listen to Law Abiding Biker™ Podcast Episode and Article: Episode #176 (click link below) Lead Acid vs. Lithium-Ion Motorcycle Batteries Static Battery Voltage Test: Make certain you have not recently charged your motorcycle battery. Let it sit for at least an hour after disconnecting it from a charger. Turn on your ignition so your headlights are on and other accessories for about two minutes and then turn the ignition off. This is to get rid of any surface charge.  CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! Place the voltmeter leads to the battery terminals. (positive to positive and negative to negative). A good battery should read between 12.4 to 12.6 volts, 12.6v being optimal. If it reads below those values then your battery is not keeping a full charge. ==> READ MORE AND SEE OUR VIDEO HERE New Free Video Mentioned:  Install a Doohickey & Torsion Spring on a Kawasaki KLR650 Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation   Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: Jessica Allison of Fort Scott, KS JC Moen of Fargo, North Dakota Keoni Kaloi of Richland, WA If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION:   Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com   Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact   Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker      Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker

In this episode Andrew Kimmell -Plant Manager for the Fort Scott KS, Peerless Products facility joins me. Recently I was able to take a tour of the new Nevada MO facility with Tim Richmond, and in this episode Andrew takes me through the Fort Scott location. It was great getting to see their operations and their commitment to safety. What great tours! About Peerless- "Peerless Architectural Windows and Doors, founded in Fort Scott, Kansas in 1952, is a Mid-western manufacturer of high-performance aluminum architectural and commercial windows for new construction, replacement, and historical construction. We are a member of the American Architectural Manufacturer's Association (AAMA), and test all of our products to meet the most stringent quality standards set by AAMA.   We are Engineers, Pioneering New Technologies that Drive Bold Advances in Window Designs. We are Industry Leaders, Offering Unrivaled Products, and Capabilities." https://www.peerlessproducts.com/Corporate/About-Peerless   Contact information for Peerless Products-   Website- https://www.peerlessproducts.com/   Facebook   Instagram   Peerless Videos   Apply Now!    

Since I'm on quarantine, I'm not doing homilies, but I thought this essay would be a great chance to reflect a little during these days of shelter-in-place. Dr. Cuddeback presents a perspective that has a lot of insight for how to make the most of these times. You can read the essay in full here: https://www.firstthings.com/article/2018/11/reclaiming-the-household Would you like more of Dr. Cuddeback's thoughts on how to flourish as a family? Listen to his address to the 2018 Prairie Troubador Symposium in Fort Scott, Kansas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEnuLluoFEA

March 10th, 1873.  Southeastern Kansas. In 1873, there are many ways to die on the road between Independence, Kansas, and Fort Scott, Kansas. The Osage Trail is a dangerous one. Never mind natural dangers – unforgiving terrain, tornados, blizzards, rattlesnakes -- this area has a well-earned reputation for harboring outlaws and raiders from nearby Indian Territory. Lately, settlers are especially jumpy. For the past couple of years, a surprising number of people have disappeared while traveling the Osage Trail. Even seasoned settlers – used to the dangers of the Old West – are becoming uneasy. Remains of murdered men have turned up on the prairie. There is talk of forming a ‘vigilance committee.’ Matters come to a head when Dr. William York, the brother of a prominent Kansas State Senator goes missing on March 10th, 1873, on his way home from Fort Scott. The Fort Scott Daily Monitor: “The trace of him is lost at Big Hill, or Drum Creek, where it is more than probable he was foully murdered to get possession of his horse and other property which he might have had about him. The locality where he disappeared is a notorious one, this not being the first event of a similar kind that has transpired in the neighborhood.” SOURCES https://www.amazon.com/Bender-Tragedy-Mary-York/dp/1981809171 https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Mayhem-Southeast-Kansas-Larry/dp/1467141402 http://leatherockhotel.com/BloodyBenders.htm#Thumbnails Wichita Eagle:    https://www.kansas.com History of Labette County, Kansas (1901) https://archive.org/details/historyoflabette00case/page/74/mode/2up https://dailyjournalonline.com https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82015484/1873-05-22/ed-1/seq-2/ https://www.murderpedia.com https://www.kansasmemory.org/ https://newspaperarchive.com/ https://www.ancestry.com/ https://www.genealogybank.com/ https://www.newspapers.com/ https://www.findagrave.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/ The Bender Tragedy by Mary York

March 10th, 1873.  Southeastern Kansas. In 1873, there are many ways to die on the road between Independence, Kansas, and Fort Scott, Kansas. The Osage Trail is a dangerous one. Never mind natural dangers – unforgiving terrain, tornados, blizzards, rattlesnakes -- this area has a well-earned reputation for harboring outlaws and raiders from nearby Indian Territory. Lately, settlers are especially jumpy. For the past couple of years, a surprising number of people have disappeared while traveling the Osage Trail. Even seasoned settlers – used to the dangers of the Old West – are becoming uneasy. Remains of murdered men have turned up on the prairie. There is talk of forming a ‘vigilance committee.’ Matters come to a head when Dr. William York, the brother of a prominent Kansas State Senator goes missing on March 10th, 1873, on his way home from Fort Scott. The Fort Scott Daily Monitor: “The trace of him is lost at Big Hill, or Drum Creek, where it is more than probable he was foully murdered to get possession of his horse and other property which he might have had about him. The locality where he disappeared is a notorious one, this not being the first event of a similar kind that has transpired in the neighborhood.” SOURCES https://www.amazon.com/Bender-Tragedy-Mary-York/dp/1981809171 https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Mayhem-Southeast-Kansas-Larry/dp/1467141402   http://leatherockhotel.com/BloodyBenders.htm#Thumbnails Wichita Eagle:    https://www.kansas.com History of Labette County, Kansas (1901) https://archive.org/details/historyoflabette00case/page/74/mode/2up https://dailyjournalonline.com https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82015484/1873-05-22/ed-1/seq-2/ https://www.murderpedia.com https://www.kansasmemory.org/ https://newspaperarchive.com/ https://www.ancestry.com/ https://www.genealogybank.com/ https://www.newspapers.com/ https://www.findagrave.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/ The Bender Tragedy by Mary York  

Messy Grace (Part 1) - Kaleb KaltenbachMessy Grace (Part 2) - Kaleb KaltenbachMessy Grace (Part 3) - Kaleb KaltenbachFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript  References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Loving Our Gay Friends and Neighbors Guest:                         Caleb Kaltenbach                From the series:       Messy Grace (Day 3 of 3)  Bob: There is a right way and a wrong way for us to hold fast to biblical truth and still have healthy relationships with our LGBT friends. Caleb Kaltenbach offers an example of the wrong way to go about that.  Caleb: Somebody named Joe will meet somebody in their workplace, who identifies as LGBT. So, Joe becomes his friend. Joe thinks that he has to let him know about Leviticus, and Genesis 19, and Ephesians 5, and Romans 1—and we'll throw in 1 Corinthians 6—but without building a relationship and getting to know him, all of a sudden, he will throw all these verses at this gay man over here that, now, realized he's being treated like a project. He walks away, rejecting everything / feeling wounded. Joe walks away, feeling like some kind of accomplished martyr; but really, what Joe has done is—he has pushed this man further away from God.  Bob: This is FamilyLife Today for Wednesday, July 4th. Our host is Dennis Rainey, and I'm Bob Lepine.  1:00 How can we represent Jesus well as we build healthy relationships with people who don't live like us, or think like us, or believe like us?  That's what we're going to talk about today. Stay with us.  And welcome to FamilyLife Today. Thanks for joining us on the Wednesday edition, here, on Independence Day in the United States. I'm guessing there are not many people in America we could talk to who grew up in a home where mom and dad got a divorce; mom moved in with her lesbian partner; dad remained a bachelor and later came out of the closet as a gay man; and where the son, who grew up in that situation, wound up going to Bible college, committing his life to fulltime ministry. I'm guessing that's a relatively unusual story.  Dennis: I'm guessing it is, too; but it's what makes this book, Messy Grace, a compelling read. I think this is a safe way for a mom/a dad, a husband/a wife, who is trying to figure out:  2:00 “How do I relate to people who don't believe like I do?”—this is a safe place to go read—and maybe something that some groups of people need to dig into and do a Bible study around—and just interact around these chapters; because I think what our guest on the show today has done is—he's invited all of us into his life / into a world we don't know a whole lot about.  By doing so, he's coaching us as the son of two gay moms / as the son of a father, who after divorcing his mom, came out as a homosexual as well. You know, I just think—as you said, Bob—there's not that many that can offer that kind of insight and coach us from that standpoint.  Caleb Kaltenbach joins us again on FamilyLife Today. Caleb, welcome back.  Caleb: Hey, it's great to be here.  Dennis: Bob gave a good overview of your life. He hit something kind of quickly that I want you to unpack for us. Your moms had thrown you out of the house when you said you were becoming a follower of Christ; your dad had done virtually the same.  3:00 What did they say when you said you wanted to go to a Bible school?   Caleb: Again, my mother's partner was a psychologist—a PhD / very smart. Both of my parents were university professors. When I told them that I wanted to go to a Bible college—and in their minds, a narrow-minded Bible college—it did not go over at all. They just said: “You're paying for everything on your own. You—there is no way we're going to help you out with it—nothing is going to happen there,” and “I can't believe that you would even consider that. You're going to wind up homeless on the street; and you're going to be eating ramen noodles your whole life, if you can afford those.”   Bob: But their view did soften over time, because one of them helped you get a loan; didn't they? Caleb: Yes; my dad eventually—because he saw that I was not backing down. It's part of my German stubbornness, I think—we don't back down too easily. I said, “This is what I'm doing, with or without my family, because I feel like God's call is that strong.”  4:00 I said, “I'm going forward with this.”  My dad eventually helped me to get my first loan—that's what they did for me. I spent my weekends preaching in small, country churches to earn money for college; washed dishes in the cafeteria; did everything I could; but I really cut my teeth in Bible college by preaching at a lot of small, country churches.  Dennis: How did they handle your background, or did you keep it a secret from them?   Caleb: No; because I wanted people to know what they were getting into. I remember the first church I ever preached in was in Kansas—small town. We had six people in the church—the youngest one was 60. They wanted to start a youth group—it was going to be a youth group of 40-year-olds. [Laughter]  I told them about my background, and they didn't like that too much.  The second church I was at—I was there for about 18 months. It was in Missouri, and I was near a town called Nevada—[first “a” is long]. It should be called Nevada—[same pronunciation as the state]—but everybody called it Nevada [long “a”] in Missouri. It was near Fort Scott, Kansas. I preached there for 18 months.  5:00 Twenty-five people in the church / fifty people in the town—we were the largest church, per capita, in the world at the time, at best.  Bob: Yes; right.  Dennis: Right.  Caleb: I kind of eased into the conversation about my parents, then; but there was one Sunday that was very, very profound to them. I kept on asking my mom to come to church with me to hear me preach. I was only, I think, at that time, a junior or a sophomore in college. I'd only had one preaching class at my Bible college, and I just really—that's how I learned how to preach.  My mom finally came with me. She wouldn't come back the next Sunday; but it was a good thing because I got there—and there were two elders waiting for me on the front doorstep—they said, “Caleb, we'd like to talk to you.”  They took me to the back room—there were really only two rooms / there was a front room, and there was a back room. They looked at me; and they said, “If you want to keep preaching here, don't you ever bring somebody like your mother again.”   I was floored. I said, “Excuse you?”  They basically said: “We don't like those kinds of people. They make us feel uncomfortable.  6:00 “We are not a church that feels comfortable with these people.”  So, I said, “I quit!”  They said: “Well, you can't quit today. You need to preach.”  I said: “No, no, no, no. Out of all the things you want me to do today, preaching should not be one of them—trust me.”  “No; we need you to preach.”   I ripped up my sermon, and I preached an evangelistic message. I walked out; I got in my car; and I drove away. I said, “Lord, if You ever give me the chance to be able to lead a church—steward it with that opportunity—I want a church that is filled with people who are broken, because that's what the church is.” The church is really a beautiful mosaic of broken lives that God has united together to glorify Himself. Jesus did not die on the cross for a little members-only country club that's really a Pharisee factory—that's not what He did!  He died on the cross for broken people, because only God can put broken people back together.  Dennis: I have to wonder, Caleb, what the homosexual community thinks about you when they hear these stories.  7:00 Obviously, they are going to give you more “grace” / more freedom to speak. But does this gain you favor with them?—that you are speaking of them as they ought to be spoken of—people who are made in the image of God?   Caleb: I think it does. I try to go a little bit further than that to help Christians to understand the LGBT community. I think there's always going to be a line with me and the LGBT community; because, at the end of the day, I believe God's Word is true. I believe in the covenant of marriage—that is always going to be there, so that's the line that will never be crossed.  But I think there is a respect there. I've been told by several people in the community that my book has a very gracious tone to it, and they appreciate that. I think they can't argue with the experience, but I try to get a lot of Christians to understand the LGBT community. I think there are some in the LGBT community that really appreciate this, because I remember a conversation I had with my mom one time.  8:00 My mom—I don't know how we got in this conversation—but she said, “You know, Caleb, in the last several years in my relationship with Vera, we were not intimate at all.”   You know, first of all, gross!  I mean, I don't want to hear that from my mom; but I immediately looked at her and I said: “So, you're not a lesbian anymore. You haven't been intimate for years.”  And she said: “Well, sure I am!  Those are my people. I have relationships there. I'm part of a community. I'm part of a cause and a movement. I have grace there.”  I said, “Well, Mom, you just described the church.”  And she said: “No, I didn't. Why would I go somewhere that would make me feel less about myself?”   It really dawned on me that, for my mom—she never identified as a lesbian or with the LGBT community because of who she wanted to be intimate with. I mean, even in the ever-growing acronym of the LGBTQQIIAA—I think the last “A” now stands for ally, where you can identify with the LGBT community and still be straight at the same time— 9:00 —because I think the primary thing there for a lot of people is no longer: “This is whom I want to have sex with,”—now, it is: “Who are the people that I identify with?”  It really has become more of a philosophy and an ideology.  Here's where a lot of Christians will misstep—I want to be careful not to say, “mistake,”— but they will do things out of order. Somebody named Joe will meet somebody in their workplace, who identifies as LGBT—like a gay a man. Joe becomes his friend. Joe thinks that, you know, he has to, at some point, let him know about Leviticus, and Genesis 19, and Ephesians 5, and Romans 1—and we'll throw in 1 Corinthians 6—which, I believe all those chapters, completely / I believe them, word for word—I believe they are true.  But without building a relationship and getting to know him, all of a sudden, he will throw all these verses at this man. This gay man over here, who thought he was getting a new friend, now, realized he has been treated like a project; and he walks away, rejecting everything / feeling wounded. Joe walks away, feeling like some kind of accomplished martyr; but really, what Joe has done is— 10:00 —he has pushed this man further away from God. Dennis: Yes.  Caleb: Here is the other thing—Joe is telling him, “Hey, do not define yourself by your sexual orientation.”  But when Joe thinks, “Hey, the most important thing I've got to address first is ‘Who you want to be intimate with?'”—you have just reduced them down to their sexual orientation. The irony is—you have done to them what you've asked them not to do to themselves.  I think that, as we get to know people—no matter who they are / no matter what kind of life choice they might be in—when we get to know them—and I believe that God gives opportunity for us to have difficult conversations in the context of trust and relationship—I really believe that. I believe that, if we think deeper about LGBT community / if we think deeper about this—to where, for them, it is an identity—and we say: “Okay; instead of trying to fix you—I'll leave that up to God—I'll point you to the cross, and tell you the truth; but I'm going to help you identify with Jesus, first and foremost.”  11:00  He's pretty good at life change.  Dennis: And you are going to offer a community to them.  Caleb: Absolutely; because we have to bring them over to our community, because nobody is going to leave one community if they don't feel like another community is safe.  Dennis: Yes; it truly is an alternative lifestyle that is worth it though.  Caleb: Yes; it is.  Bob: When you brought your mom to church and she heard you preach, what was the conversation like after that on the way home?   Caleb: She was very affirming. My mom has always been affirming of me—she's always been a big fan of me. So— Bob: “You're a good speaker.”   Caleb: Yes; “You're a good speaker.”  I think she looks at me as some kind of civil rights leader or something like that; you know?   Bob: You've got good things to say / you're calling people to justice—that kind of thing?   Caleb: Absolutely.  Bob: There did come a time, though, where she started to soften to the message that you were preaching; right?   Caleb: Yes; well, actually, there were two times. The first time was when I eventually graduated from Bible college.  12:00 I moved to Southern California; I lived out there for 11 years and worked at a church called Shepherd Church / Shepherd of the Hill Church. She came out, and she visited our multi-site campus one Sunday.  When she heard the message, afterwards—it was funny—we were driving down [Hwy.] 101. We were almost—both of us a fatality; because she said, “I think I might be closer to accepting Christ.”  When she said that, I just—I don't know what happened—I just lost control of the steering wheel. We went into the other lane. People started honking. I led my mom to cuss, at that point, by accident because she was afraid; but it was just such a unique experience. [Laughter] That was not the point that she accepted Christ; but she was softening, and she was getting to the point at that juncture in her life.  Bob: So, what was the second time?   Caleb: I got married in 2004—a beautiful Latina woman—she is this gorgeous lady. [Laughter]  13:00 Finally, I wanted to preach after 11 years. We moved to Dallas, Texas, to go pastor a church. When we moved there, both of my parents, separately of one another, moved there to be closer to our family. I had never really lived in like a five-mile radius of my parents since I was two; but then, my parents floored me when they said, “Can we start attending your church?”   Dennis: independent of each other.  Caleb: Yes; independent!  They both started attending my church, and it was fascinating. What was even more annoying is that my church treated them better than I did—they loved my parents. This was a catalyst for my parents to come closer to Jesus, because they finally were around a group of people that treated them like people and not like evangelistic projects—it was huge.  So, then— Dennis: I want to stop there because we had Rosaria Butterfield on FamilyLife Today, and she instructed our listeners, as well as Bob and me, how important hospitality is to the homosexual community.  14:00 That sounds like what happened in your church in Dallas—how they invited your mom and dad into community and into their homes to be able to relate to them and get to know them.  Caleb: Absolutely, and I think that we should do that with everybody, period, in our churches. I mean, if you invite somebody over to your house, you know what? You're going to treat them like a guest—you're going to extend hospitality to them. At our church, every Sunday, we're always expecting guests from all walks of life; and we have people from all walks of life.  You know, not everybody at my church in Dallas was excited about it, but there were quite a few who were; so, the summer of 2013, we had an opportunity to move back to Simi Valley—it was my wife's hometown; she loves it there; we have a lot of friends there. We love Southern California. My wife loves Disneyland—loves Disneyland. So, we moved back.  Two weeks before we moved back, both my parents gave their lives to the Lord—both of them—  Bob: —independent of one another?   15:00 Caleb: —independent of one another.  Dennis: You've got to share how that happened. I mean, there is too much of a drama here and too much of a history—not to just say: “Here's what my mom did,” “Here's what my dad did.”  Caleb: I remember talking with my mom; and she had been in a hospital, because she was having some health issues. She had been praying with a lot of people. She said, “Caleb, I believe that I'm a Christian.”  We talked about it, and I talked to her about what she believed. I really believe, with all my heart, that she was and that she still is a Christian.  Now, does she believe everything that I believe, theologically?  No; she doesn't. Does she believe the fundamentals—the orthodoxy?  Yes; she does. Is she still working out her salvation with fear and trembling / the sanctification process?—absolutely. God is working that in her. There is a lot of emotional hurt and pain, throughout the years, that she has to tread through; but I truly believe that she is saved.  Bob: I think you raise an important point, which is:  16:00 “When somebody comes to faith, and when they do affirm the essentials of the faith, they come in with a background / with a story—with a lot of things that may have to get worked through. We need to be patient, and let people process, and let them learn from the Word of God / by the Spirit of God things that it may have taken us a while to learn.”   Caleb: I tell our congregation all the time—and actually, I had a meeting with different leaders the weekend before my book released, Messy Grace. I remember in this meeting, I told our volunteers, and our leaders, and our staff, and our elder team the same thing that I say on Sunday morning—I said: “Hey, at this church, we give people margin in their lives to experience God. We don't expect people to automatically get their act together when they start attending after the third week, or the fourth week, or the fifth week.  “We need to give that margin, not only for them, but also for God; because here's the deal—salvation is instantaneous; but usually, it's a process for people to get to that point; and sanctification is a process— 17:00 Bob: Right.  Caleb: —“of God tearing down our prideful walls and making us more into His image. So, we give God margin to work His process.”    It's not that we don't have tough conversations; it's not that we don't do church discipline when that has to be done; but there's—everybody in our church is taking their next step with Jesus somewhere.  Bob: What about your dad?  What was his story?   Caleb: I was over at his house—his apartment, actually—and I remember I was helping him sort through some books. Unfortunately, now, my dad has Alzheimer's. He actually lives closer with us in Simi Valley; but back then, Alzheimer's was setting in, but I hadn't seen it yet. My dad has always been a little disorganized, but I was helping sort through some books.  As we were just sitting there, talking and sorting through books, my dad said: “Caleb, I know I would go to church every now and then”—at the Episcopal Church—“but more than ever, now, I think I see that Jesus really does love me.  18:00 “I just feel that I have a different relationship with Him. I honestly believe that I believe in Him, and my whole relationship is at another level. I really believe that I'm saved.”   I remember hearing that from my dad, again, and thinking to myself, “You've got to be kidding me!” I mean, this is the guy that grounded me when I got baptized / that kicked me out of the house. This is the guy that made fun of me for believing in Christianity because it was illogical—it was not rational; it did not fit his materialistic/physical-focused worldview—and now, completely shift.  Here is a big lesson I learned from that, guys. I learned that people base so much of their view of who God is and who Jesus is off how we treat them. I learned that because, when my parents were around people who treated them like people and not like projects— 19:00 —and really lived out what Jesus says in Matthew 5:46—and actually, 43-48—and what Jesus said in Luke 6:35, when He says: “Hey, love your enemies. Do good. Lend to them, because God is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. Be merciful as your heavenly Father is merciful.”   You know, I'm thinking about that. It's in those moments—when people experience God working through us—they see maybe Jesus is different. If I'm going to be honest—when I was sitting in that Bible study in high school, and sitting around and engaging, and when they really knew that I was not saved, their tone changed with me. When their tone changed with me, they became more caring; and when they became more caring and treated me differently, something happened in my heart—something happened.  Bob: Can I just read the verses that you referenced?—Matthew, Chapter 5, starting in verse 43—    20:00 —Jesus says: “You have heard it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'  But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He makes His sun to rise on the evil and on the good; sends the rain on the just and the unjust. For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have?  Do not even the tax collectors do the same?  And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others?  Do not even the Gentiles do the same? You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”   That's strong stuff for all of us to hear, but that's what God's calling us to; isn't it?   Caleb: Especially when you think of the first century—that Jesus was probably referring to Roman soldiers when He said, “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,”— 21:00 —“Love the people who have killed your family. Love the people who have killed your brother, and love the occupying force.”  We have trouble loving other politicians in this country.  Dennis: Caleb, we're going to come back after Bob tells listeners how they can get a copy of the book, but here is your assignment—I'm going to ask you to seat your mom and your dad across the table from you and to fulfil the Fifth Commandment. I'm going to ask you to honor and speak a tribute to both of them for what they did do right. Are you willing to do that?   Caleb: Absolutely, because they did do a lot right.  Bob: Let me just mention that the book that you've written, Caleb, is called Messy Grace. It tells your story of growing up in the family you grew up in and how you Learned to Love Others Without Sacrificing Conviction—that's the subtitle of the book. I think it's a helpful book for all of us. You can go to our website, FamilyLifeToday.com, to order a copy. Again, the website is FamilyLifeToday.com.  Dennis—   Dennis: Well, Caleb, you've had a few minutes to think about addressing your mom and your dad and giving them both a tribute.  22:00 Speak to them both, if you would please, in the first person.  Caleb: Mom and Dad, I would not be who I am without you. You've instilled in me a sense of justice / a pursuit of those who are different and not like me. You've instilled in me a love of academics, education, logical thinking. You've instilled in me love. Even through the tough moments, there was never a moment when I ever doubted that you loved me. Even through the tough moments of moving from house to house, I never doubted for a second that you loved me. I know that you love me, still, to this day.  I know that God, in His sovereignty, allowed all of this to happen; and I know that this can be the best season of all three of our lives if we trust God in whatever season that we are in.  23:00 I want you to know that, despite what you may feel that you have done wrong or I have, I'm extremely proud / enormously proud to be your son.  I also want you to know that for any pain, throughout the years, that I may have caused you, especially in my religious fervor when I first came to Christ, I apologize for that. As I process through the emotions of learning what it is to follow Christ, and trying to love you, and walking this delicate balance between grace and truth and this tension, I'm sorry if you ever got hurt. I'm sorry for the times that I didn't know how to handle my emotions correctly, because I am not a perfect person; but I know that Satan meant to disrupt and destroy our lives / God allowed it to happen to save lives.  24:00 I truly believe that through both of your lives—even though both of them were painful, even from childhood to now—I truly believe that God is using your lives and this story—which is not just mine / it's yours—to help people for such a time as this because people need help. With the suicide rate of gay teenagers rising, parents need to know how to love; teenagers need to know truth. You have become a clay pot that God is using and shining light on.  Thank you for being you and loving me. I love you so much.  Bob: FamilyLife Today is a production of FamilyLife® of Little Rock, Arkansas; A Cru® Ministry. Help for today. Hope for tomorrow.  We are so happy to provide these transcripts to you. However, there is a cost to produce them for our website. If you've benefited from the broadcast transcripts, would you consider donating today to help defray the costs?   Copyright © 2018 FamilyLife. All rights reserved. www.FamilyLife.com  

Beautiful weather had us anxious to get us out and about. We tootled around Fort Scott, KS for a bit. We wanted to see something new, so we made our way to Crawford State Park near Farlington, KS. We enjoyed the Saturday drive to the park and decided to have a little picnic. The park is about 500 acres with nice full-hook-ups as well as primitive campgrounds. We drove around the park and did a little walking tour learning more about the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps). We hope you enjoy this episode as we talk about our first beautiful weekend of the year. We are truly anxious to be hitting the road in a few weeks. You’ll also hear the “Oh NO!” moment Robert had with his black powder gun. Clearly, he needs to find time to get out and shoot more. Enjoy! Links Mentioned Crawford State Park Civilian Conservation Corps White Grill Subscribe to Been There Doing That YouTube

The National Gallery of Art in Washington DC along with consulting curator Philip Brookman have produced a retrospective exhibit spotlighting the early works of Minnesota’s most famous photographer, Gordon Parks. “Gordon Parks: The New Tide, Early Work 1940–1950” is on display through Feb, 18, 2019 in Washington DC and is set to travel to other states over the next year. Gordon Parks was born in Fort Scott, Kansas, in 1912 but after his mother’s death in 1926 he was sent to live with family in Minnesota to finish his schooling in Saint Paul. Working on the Northern Pacific Railway, 1937, he purchased his first camera. He moved to Chicago and then to the east coast pursuing an arts career in photography. His early photographs are an unparalleled archive, documenting the daily lives of African Americans in 1940s America. Parks had a successful career in New York, co-founder of Essence Magazine and a lifelong list of artistic accomplishments. The exhibit “Gordon Parks: The New Tide, Early

(2 of 2) Q&A from our evening with Dan Kerr, President of Saint Martin's Academy in Fort Scott, KS.

The memories of World War II lead us down lots of different paths, some of which many would rather forget, while in others we find unsung heroes…some of which will never be remembered. But thanks to three Kansas high school students and their teacher, one of those unsung heroes has been immortalized. Guest: Marzanna Pogorzelska, an assistant professor at the University of Opole in Poland and the European director for the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes Project, which is headquartered in Fort Scott, Kansas. Perspective is a weekly public affairs program hosted by Richard Baker, communications professor at Kansas State University. Perspective has been continuously produced for radio stations across the nation by K-State for well over six decades. The program has included interviews with dignitaries, authors and thought leaders from around the world. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

We had a day off and we planned to tackle some rewiring on the Jeep that couldn't be delayed any longer. It was driving us nuts that the headlights would go out when we switched from low beams to high beams. We wanted to be able to use high beams again, so we decided it was high time to just get it done. After our mission was accomplished, we headed over to Fort Scott, KS for a little afternoon road trip. The grounds were decorated up for Independence Day. Absolutely breathtaking to see all the American flags displayed in the parade field. This week's episode not only recounts our visit to Fort Scott, but I also reveal how I found out my wife was leaving me. You'll have to listen to the podcast to know the details. Resources Mentioned Symbols of Sacrifice Fort Scott National Historic Site Fort Scott Info Mobile App Downtown Fort Scott

Mike joins us as he rides through Time Station 30 Fort Scott, Kansas accompanied by Adam Ashwill! Michael's spirits remain high and he shares his thoughts on wanting to be a RAAM finisher, keeping the race in perspective and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shawn Goans is the owner of Fort Scott Gun & Pawn and Fast Guy Stuff. He has a background in Sales and Aviation and made the dramatic switch to the pawn business after making the transition from customer to pawnbroker. Shawn shares his pawn business experience thus far on today’s episode of Pawn Leaders.     [00:49] Shawn’s pawn store is located in Fort Scott, Kansas   [01:02] He has been in Sales for the past 2 years and in the pawn business for 3 years   [01:12] Shawn went from customer to pawnshop owner      [02:29] 10% interest charged on a 30 day loan and a 90 day grace with a hold period of 30 days    [03:25] People travel to do business with him because of the low interest rate   [05:08] Shawn had to start from scratch with making a name for the business. He created a Facebook page and used word-of-mouth and giveaways to increase following   [07:02] His Facebook page has been removed multiple times due to his business being a gun shop   [08:36] Engaging posts are used as a strategy on Facebook   [12:39] Tactic used to engage customers: Send a handwritten “Thank You” card to customers after they make a purchase   [14:53] Mistakes to be aware of: Make smart loans If you are new to the pawn business, work for a Pawnbroker to learn the business

Let Them Be Born In Wonder: An Interview With Dan Kerr and Patrick Whalen, Founders of Saint Martin's Academy in Fort Scott, KS.

On  this weeks episode we’re talking about all you can do in Wichita for a weekend. My recent trip to Wichita included a visit to WAM, the Wichita Art Museum where we enjoyed the Dale Chihuly installation, Confetti chandelier; the Gordon Parks exhibit,  Back to Fort Scott; and the many beautiful paintings that are part […] The post Girl Camper #29 A Weekend in Wichita, Kansas appeared first on Girl Camper.

Key overalls, made and worn in Kansas, are the subject of today's down-home podcast.