NEWS
Coyotes Celebrate Allen's 1500th Point
On January 21 Weskan Coyotes took on the Bobcats of Bethune, Colo at home. The boys won with a final score of 64 to 28, with Trey Allen scoring his 1,500th point during the game. The girls also won by a final score of 60 to 51.
Wildcats Boys and Girls Place 2nd at League
1s trow: Makenna Gibbs, Jersi Benisch, Jaelyn Daily, Mya Funk, Jaretsy Romero, 2nd row: Coach Braydon Summers, Makenzie Woolf, Zuri Spresser, Kallie Richardson, Lyla Pearce, Olivia Kuhlman, Assistant Coach Cassondra Summers. 1st row: Gage Cox, Trell... [More]
WCHS Winter Homecoming Court 2025
WCHS Winter Homecoming Royalty was crowned on Friday, January 17, 2025. Queen Jaelyn Daily is the daughter of David & Jori Daily. King Joe Edwards is the son of Cameron & Rebecca Edwards.
Appraiser’s Office Begins Final Review
It is “Final Review” time in the County Appraiser’s Office. We will be driving through the entire county to review the conditions of buildings to ensure that we are valuing all properties accurately. We will be driving a county vehicle very slowly down... [More]
RAW Ministry Clothes Closet Moves to Main Street
RAW Ministry is moving the clothes closet. The new location is 130 N Main Street in Sharon Springs. We will be open every Tuesday afternoon from 1 - 4:30 and Saturday mornings from 8 - 11 :30. Our trailer will be parked behind the building if you would like to drop off... [More]
USDA Announces 2025 Enrollment Periods for Crop and Dairy Safety-Net Programs
Producers Can Enroll in the 2025 Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Beginning Jan. 21 and Dairy Margin Coverage Beginning Jan.29 WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 2025 enrollment periods for... [More]
Wallace County Officials Sworn In
On Monday, January 13th, Wallace County Officials were sworn in to office. Wallace County Clerk Micaila Lock swears in Commissioner Brian Gailey, Sheriff Marshall Unruh, Register of Deeds Maggie Figurilli, and Commissioner Will Walker.
Annual storm spotter training offered
Storm spotters are one of the National Weather Service’s most important assets during severe weather. Storm spotters are our eyes out in the field that help us better understand what our weather instruments are showing us. The National Weather Service, in conjunction... [More]
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- Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation accepting scholarship applications
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- Parks Sentenced in Federal Court
- Ol’ Man Winter Visits
- No more sales tax on groceries
- Farm Credit of Western Kansas Seeking Scholarship Applicants
- From the Editor 1/2/25
- Kansas Attorney General’s office blocks Greeley County School bond for failing to meet legal requirements
TIMES
Times Gone Past 1/30/25
31 Years Ago (1994) The Strand Theater was showing Beethoven’s 2nd starring Charles Grodin and Bonnie Hunt. The following movie was A Perfect World starring Kevin Costner, Clint Eastwood, and Laura Dern. There was a new look for the 1995 vehicle license plates. They... [More]
Times Gone Past 1/23/25
15 Years Ago (2010) The Strand Theater was showing The Princess and the Frog featuring the voices of Anika Noni Rose and Keith David. The following movie was Avatar starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, and Sigourney Weaver. The family of Lavere Cullens wished to honor... [More]
Times Gone Past 1/16/25
20 Years Ago (2005) The Strand Theater was showing The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie featuring the voices of Tom Kenny and Jeffrey Tambor. The following movie was Ocean’s Twelve starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Chamber of Commerce would... [More]
Times Gone Past 1/9/25
25 Years Ago (2000) The Strand Theater was showing Galaxy Quest starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, and Alan Rickman. The following movie was Bicentennial Man starring Robin Williams, Embeth Davidtz, and Sam Neill. Arnold & Dorothy Okeson were honored with a Going... [More]
Times Gone Past 1/2/25
30 Years Ago (1995) The Strand Theater was showing The Santa Clause starring Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, and Wendy Crewson. The following movie was The Jungle Book starring Jason Scott Lee, Cary Elwes, and Lena Headey. The Senior Center elected officers for the upcoming year... [More]
Times Gone Past 12/19/24
15 Years Ago (2009) The Strand Theater was showing The Blind Side starring Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, and Quinton Aaron. The following movie was The Princess and the Frog featuring the voices of Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, and Oprah Winfrey. The Wallace County Health... [More]
Times Gone Past 12/12/24
25 Years Ago (1999) The Strand Theater was showing Sleepy Hollow starring Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci. The following movie was Toy Story 2 featuring the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack. Van Allen Implement advertised new John Deere toys in stock. They... [More]
Times Gone Past 12/5/24
30 Years Ago (1994) The Strand Theater was showing The Swan Princess featuring the voices of Jack Palance, Howard McGillin, Liz Callaway, and John Cleese. The FCE lesson on Cancer Awareness was scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the Senior Center. Those interested in attending... [More]
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BUGLE NOTES
Bugle Notes 11/28/24
Peak travel season may be over, but that doesn't mean that we are closing up shop at the Fort Wallace Museum! We have re-vamped winter hours that are already underway - you can visit Mon - Sat 10-4 MT this winter, weather permitting. If there is questionable weather, you can... [More]
Bugle Notes 5/21/24
It’s that time again in Wallace! It’s Rodeo Time! This year’s 70th Edition of the Fort Wallace Rodeo is shaping up to be a special one! There are again two performances; Saturday May 25 at 7 pm MDT and then on Sunday May 26 at 5 pm MDT. Admission... [More]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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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