NEWS
New Equipment Reduces Operational Noise At CHS
CHS United Plains Ag recently installed new equipment in its Sharon Springs grain elevator to reduce noise levels for the Sharon Springs community. The new fan silencers will enable the facility to run its cooling and drying equipment more efficiently while reducing noise... [More]
Golf Season Winds Down
The last golf tournament of the season was held on Saturday. A small number of local golfers faced the wind, dirt and smoke for an 18 hole par 3 course. The unique layout was fun and challenging. Winning the tournament was Duane Elder. Second place went to Debbie David. The first... [More]
WPAA to Feature Paul & Lezlee
Paul and Lezlee cross many musical borders specializing in folk, Americana, soul, and blues. With "songs that speak", they spent from 2014-2018 heavily touring the United States in their trio En Power & Light. Since 2018, they have taken to the road as a duo and continue... [More]
Regional Maternal Health Network Kickoff Meeting
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently awarded a $100,000 HRSA-20-026 Rural Health Network Development Planning Grant to establish a Regional Maternal Health Network in Northwest Kansas. As... [More]
Midwest Energy Community Fund Accepting Applications
The Midwest Energy Inc Community Fund benefits charitable, educational and nonprofit organizations in the Midwest Energy service area. Five customer committees review charitable requests and submit recommendations to Midwest Energy management for approval. Each committee allocates... [More]
Dane G. Hansen Foundation Announces New Initiative for Child Care Centers to Support Early Childhood Education
LOGAN –The Dane G. Hansen Foundation is pleased to announce a new, 5-year pilot initiative for licensed childcare centers in Northwest Kansas. NW Kansas Cares for Kids includes three new grant opportunities for childcare centers that meet the following criteria: •... [More]
Timeline Of COVID Cases in Wallace County
August 20th - 1 active - 0 recovered - 80 negative Austust 26th - 2 active - 0 recovered - 86 negative August 28th - 2 active - 1 recovered - 88 negative August 31st - 4 active - 1 recovered - 89 negative September 1st - 4 active - 1 recovered - 91 negative... [More]
Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Watson visited the Sharon Springs Kindergarten class last week.
Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Watson visited the Sharon Springs Kindergarten class last week.
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COURT
Small Claims Court Proceedings
Case number 2020-SC-2 D Walker Concrete, LLC vs Jory Parks. On June 15th, 2020 (plaintiff) D Walker Concrete LLC filed claim against (defendant) Jory Parks, DBA Heartcross Ranch Designs LLC in the amount of $1150.25 for concrete delivered, plus $15 for sheriff service and $67.50... [More]
District Court Sentencings
Rolando Gonzales appeared in Wallace County District Court on January 12, 2020 for sentencing in case number 2019-CR-10 with court appointed attorney Christopher Rohr of Colby, Kans. On February 13, 2019, Gonzales had been found guilty of count 1 Possession of a Controlled Substance,... [More]
Traffic Court March - June
Skyler Jacob Adams Urban, Goodland Kans, transporting an open container, purchase/possession/comume by minor. Deferred adjudication, 12 months. Court Costs $108. William M Dysart, Jr., Weatherford, Okla, driving 82 mph in a 65 mph zone, Fined $87, court cost $108. Shane... [More]
Wallace County District Court Proceedings
Rene Trevino appeared in Wallace County District Court on October 2, 2019 for sentencing in case number 2019 CR 12. Trevino had been charged with 1 Count Domestic Battery, a Class B, Person Misdemeanor on September 7, 2019. He appeared in court with court-appointed... [More]
Traffic Court for January and February
Catherine Elizabeth Capra, Pleasant Hill, Mo, driving 78 mph in a 65 mph zone, deferred, court costs $108. Justin Blake Meyer, St. Francis, Kans, liquor purchased by minor, nolo contendre, fined $200, court costs $239. Transporting an open container, guilty plea, fined $200.... [More]
Traffic Court September-December
Forman, David Scott, Miami Fla, driving 78 mph in a 50 mph zone. Fines $177 Court Cost $108. Hagan, Audrey Ann, Columbia Mo, driving 78 mph in a 65 mph zone. Deferred. Court Cost $108. Pfeffer, Samuel Tyler, Sharon Springs, Reckless Driving. Bench Trial – Not... [More]
Traffic Court up to September 2019
Turner, Philip Russell II, driving 85 mph in a 65 mph zone, deferred adjudication, court costs $108. Patton, Amanda, driving 93 mph in a 65 mph zone, deferred adjudication, court costs $108. Ramey, Tyler Ray, failure to stop or obey railroad crossing signal, fines $195, court... [More]
Wallace County District Court Sentencings
On May 15th, Vance Diamond Halsey appeared in the Wallace County District Court with court appointed attorney, Christopher Rohr, Colby for sentencing in the matter of case 2019-CR-03. Halsey was charged with Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer on March 12, 2019, ... [More]
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BUGLE NOTES
Bugle Notes - Sep 24, 2020
The Guardians of the Fort Wallace Museum recently wrapped up their Buffalo Hunt Raffle fundraiser, as the finale for their “Harvesting the Plains” event on Sat. Sept. 12, 2020. The lucky winner was Chaston Hoeme of Scott City, KS. Chaston celebrated his birthday this... [More]
Bugle Notes - Harvesting the Plains Exposition
Another epic weekend is now a memory here at the Fort Wallace Museum! This year’s Exposition was “Harvesting the Plains,” a 2-day outdoor education experience teaching what it took to live on the Prairie in the 19th century. Buffalo hunting, food gathering and... [More]
Bugle Notes - Sep 10, 2020
The public is invited to experience a journey to the past at the Harvesting the Plains Exposition on Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12, on the Fort Wallace Museum grounds in Wallace, Kansas. Harvesting the plains may be done a little differently today than it was... [More]
Bugle Notes - Sep 3, 2020
Rodeo Weekend is here! Join us this Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Wallace Rodeo Grounds for a 7 pm MT performance. Special features are the Cole Hudson Memorial Saddle Bronc Riding, as well as miniature bull riding for young people. A repeat performance will be held on Sunday evening,... [More]
Bugle Notes - Aug 27, 2020
Grab your boots and your hat, it’s almost time for the Fort Wallace Rodeo! The postponed Rodeo is planned for Labor Day Weekend, Sat. Sept. 5 at 7 PM MDT and Sun. Sept. 6 at 6 PM MDT. Please note the Sunday time (6 PM) is a change from the recent past, as we tried to avoid... [More]
Bugle Notes - Aug 6, 2020
The Fort Wallace Museum was represented in the Wallace County Fair Parade by a contingent of buffalo hunters (JD Perry, Jake Bauer, Lynn Kirkham), honoring the 2020 historical theme of “Harvesting the Plains.” Museum Nex-Gen intern Adrienne Selzer led the way with... [More]
Bugle Notes - Jul 16, 2020
The re-scheduled Annual Meeting of the Fort Wallace Memorial Association will be held Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 5 pm at the Fort Wallace Muuseum. This year’s meeting will be more low-key; there will be annual reports and the election of officers, but no educational program.... [More]
Bugle Notes - Jul 9, 2020
Visitorship remains steady at the Fort Wallace Museum, with a strong number of area people, as well as travelers along Hwy 40. Work continues on the Weskan Sod Schoolhouse display by Patty Lou Lock, Lynn and Rita Kirkham, which will showcase information about our County’s... [More]
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TIMES
Times Gone Past - Week of Sep 24, 2020
15 Years Ago (2005) Dick Rhea brought in some old photographs of old Main Streets in the three towns. See the photos below of Sharon Springs around the year 1909 and Weskan in 1920. The Strand Theater was showing The Skeleton Key starring Kate Hudson, Gena Rowlands, and John... [More]
Times Gone Past - Week of Sep 17, 2020
20 Years Ago (2000) Mandi Bellamy, Wallace County High School student, made her first solo flight on September 2, 2000, at the age of 16. She was the youngest female to solo in Wallace County history. Flight instruction was provided by her father, Certified Flight Instructor... [More]
Times Gone Past - Week of Sep 10, 2020
25 Years Ago (1995) Funeral services were held for Millie E. Lucas. At that time she was the oldest living resident in Wallace County, passing away at the age of 98. She was born in November of 1896 and married Robert Lucas in 1916. They had three children, Daniel Wade, Marvin,... [More]
Times Gone Past - Week of Sep 3, 2020
30 Years Ago (1990) Allen Bros. Circus was set to visit Sharon Springs on September 23. The circus would be set up at the fairgrounds with two sets of performances. They were 1 of only 10 big tent circuses still in operation. The storage shed for housing Wallace County Amusement... [More]
Times Gone Past - Week of Aug 27, 2020
15 Years Ago (2005) Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius visited Sharon Springs. More than 80 people filled the Senior Center to listen to her discuss the upcoming issues that Kansas faced. Her three main issues to discuss were schools, rural jobs, and healthcare. A baby shower... [More]
Times Gone Past - Week of Aug 20, 2020
20 Years Ago (2000) Bill & Marlene Bolen were honored with a card shower in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary on August 13. Terry & Sharolyn Tilton received notification that their son, Neil, had recently been promoted to Sergeant. He was stationed in... [More]
Times Gone Past - Week of Aug 13, 2020
25 Years Ago (1995) A stroke seminar was conducted at the Senior Center. Sue George, Director of the Rural Stroke Project, was on hand to raise awareness on strokes and to discuss the possible warning signs. The Prairie Manor Good Samaritan Employee of the Month for July... [More]
Times Gone Past - Week of Aug 6, 2020
30 Years Ago (1990) Trent Fischer had recently participated in the Region 8 AAU Track and Field Championships held in Norman, Oklahoma. He placed 2nd in the high jump and 4th in the 200 meter dash. Greg Balman, son of Gene & Jan Walker, was chosen to play in the KBCA... [More]
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