Riley Sentenced in District Court

Jarid Riley appeared in Wallace County District Court on December 5, 2018. Riley had been charged with Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Paraphernalia, both Class B Misdemeanors. Riley plead guilty to count 1 Possession of Marijuana in a plea agreement dismissing count 2 Possession of Paraphernalia. Riley was sentenced to a 6-month jail term which was suspended. Riley was placed on 12 months supervised probation with court services. Additionally, Riley has been ordered to pay a $200 fine and is responsible for all fees and costs associated with the case in the amount of $218.


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Times Gone Past 4/30/24

7 Years Ago (2017) The Strand Theater was showing Boss Baby featuring the voices of Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Lisa Kudrow, and Jimmy Kimmel. The following movie was Going in Style starring Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Alan Arkin. Area church women interested in... [More]

Times Gone Past 4/23/24

15 Years Ago (2009) The Strand Theater was showing Race to Witch Mountain starring Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino and Alexander Ludwig. The following movie was Fast & Furious starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and Michelle Rodriguez. The family and friends of Irma Walker... [More]

Times Gone Past 4/16/24

20 Years Ago (2004) The Strand Theater was showing Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed starring Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Matthew Lillard. The following movie was Home on the Range featuring the voices of Judi Dench and Cuba Gooding Jr. The Broadside Senior... [More]

Times Gone Past 4/9/24

25 Years Ago (1999) The Strand Theater was showing October Sky starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Laura Dern. The following movie was The Other Sister starring Juliette Lewis, Diane Keaton, Giovani Ribisi, and Tom Skerritt. Prairie Manor Good Samaritan Center reported that 145... [More]

Times Gone Past 4/2/24

30 Years Ago (1994) The Strand Theater was showing Ace Ventura: Pet Detective starring Jim Carrey and Courteney Cox. The following movie was 8 Seconds starring Luke Perry, Stephen Baldwin, and James Rebhorn. The children of Robert & Elnora Eckels wished to honor their... [More]

Times Gone Past 3/26/24

15 Years Ago (2009) The Strand Theater was showing Fired Up! Starring Eric Christian Olsen and Nicholas D’Agosto. The following movie was Taken starring Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, and Famke Janssen. Funeral services were held for former Wallace resident, Raymond W.... [More]

Times Gone Past 3/19/24

20 Years Ago (2004) The Strand Theater was showing Welcome to Mooseport starring Ray Romano, Gene Hackman, and Maura Tierney. The following movie was Hidalgo starring Viggo Mortensen and Omar Sharif. There was a “Taste of Wallace County” tasting party in the... [More]

Times Gone Past 3/12/24

25 Years Ago (1999) The Strand Theater was showing Payback starring Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry, and Maria Bello. The following movie was Blast from the Past starring Brendan Fraser, Alicia Silverstone, Christopher Walken, and Sissy Spacek.  The Social Hour Club met at... [More]

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NEWS

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First Grader hits pay dirt on Earth Day

Mrs. Wagoner’s First Grade class spent some of Earth Day picking up trash on the grade school playground.  One little guy was excited to show Mrs. Wagoner the “dollar” that he found, which turned out to be a sliver of a one hundred dollar bill.  The... [More]

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Students Volunteer for Master Gardeners Project

WCHS students happily volunteered to help the Master Gardeners ready the planters in front of the Township Hall. Others were helping on the berm at the South Park. 

Flanagin makes first appearance

On Wednesday, April 23rd Quintin Flanagin, Colby, appeared in Federal Court where he was charged with seven counts of wire fraud, four counts of bank fraud, two counts of false statements, and six counts of money laundering. According to the US Attorney prosecuting the case,... [More]

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FCWK Awards Scholarship

A $4,000.00 Farm Credit of Western Kansas, ACA Mark Winger Scholarship, has been awarded to Axel (Ace) Edwards. Edwards is the son of Cameron and  Rebecca Edwards and the grandson of Keith and Lori Edwards.   Edwards plans to attend Concordia University Nebraska and... [More]

Wallace County Conservation District Promotes Stewardship Week

The Wallace County Conservation District (WCCD), in partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), is celebrating the 69th Annual Stewardship Week from April 28 – May 5, 2024. This year’s Stewardship Week theme is “May the Forest... [More]

Theater Bootcamp Offered

Hi! It's Michelle Clay again, from What Has Happened to the Theatre? (yes, the question mark is part of the name). I just wanted to update you on my current offerings. I have some exciting things in store - some of which are still in the idea stage, so will stay a secret for... [More]

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Bridge projects to start on I-70

The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin multiple bridge repair projects along I-70 in Sherman and Thomas counties. Project work is expected to start the week of April 22 and will take place on structures at the following locations: • Westbound I-70 near mile... [More]

What is Lace Ink?

You may have noticed the new signage at The Western Times office. For the last six years, the Western Times has been the only business displayed on the perforated vinyl window covering, but that has changed, thanks in part to the WaCo Storefront and Signage Incentive.  It... [More]

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BUGLE NOTES

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Annual Symposium held at Fort Wallace Museum

This past weekend, the Fort Wallace Museum had record-breaking attendance at the annual Symposium, and an equally successful Fundraiser Banquet. Around 90 people were in attendance at the day’s lectures and presentations, with attendees from all over Kansas, as well as... [More]

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Fort Wallace Museum to Host Symposium/Banquet

The Guardians of the Fort Wallace Museum will host their annual symposium and banquet on Saturday, March 16, at the museum, with symposium beginning at 8:30 am MDT and Capt. Keogh’s Emerald Banquet at 5 pm MDT. The theme of this year’s events is “The Moccasin... [More]

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Bugle Notes 11/28/23

The Christmas Season approaches! Our annual Candlelight Christmas Service will be held on Sunday, December 3rd at 5:00 MT, starting at the 1888 Bethany Lutheran Church located on the west side of our Museum grounds. The traditional Swedish Lutheran service in the historic atmosphere... [More]

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Bugle Notes 10/31/23

On Thursday evening, Nov. 2nd, come on over at 6 pm to hear a most talented musician, mandolinist and singer/songwriter John DePew! We will be hosting John inside the 1888 Bethany Lutheran Church. John Depew is a Kansas-based musician, songwriter, and traveler with a knack for... [More]

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Bugle Notes 10/24/23

The fall travel season has featured strong attendance at the Fort Wallace Museum, with many retired couples and international travelers coming through. Our RV Park has also been busy, with many people staying to experience the local flavor of Wallace County. Our summer hours... [More]

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Ft Wallace Museum Holds 4th Annual Education Day

This past Friday and Saturday, the Fort Wallace Museum grounds once again sprang to life -this time with the sights and sounds of a Native American village. 10 traditional tipis glowed in the sun, as well as military tents and a complete 1800s chuckwagon set-up. During Friday’s... [More]

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Bugle Notes - Native Tribes of the High Plains

On Friday, Sept. 8 and Saturday, Sept. 9, the Fort Wallace Museum grounds will come alive with the stories of the Native Tribes of the High Plains during the History Exposition and Outdoor Education Days. There will be demonstrations and talks on topics including home life, tools... [More]

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Bugle Notes 8/22/23

We are very excited about our upcoming History Exposition and Outdoor History Days “Native Tribes of the High Plains!” Please plan to join us on Sept. 8-9 on the grounds of the Fort Wallace Museum.  Our grounds will be open for demonstrations on Friday, Sept.... [More]

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