NEWS
Quilts of Valor Honor Local Veterans
Last Sunday, the High Plains Quilts of Valor Group honored 5 local Veterans. Lowell Mather, Billy Hill, Richard Henderson, Glenn Swartz, John Helsel were each given a unique quilt. The Quilts of Valor Foundation began in 2003 with a dream. Founder Catherine Roberts’... [More]
2021 Prom Queen & King
Congratulations to Queen Journey Gibbs and King Dominic Penka, who were crowned at the 2021 WCHS Prom on Saturday, April 10, 2021.
Scholarship Available from Sharon Springs P.E.A.
Sharon Springs PEA (Professional Educators Association) will be offering a scholarship to a student who will be in their junior or senior year of college majoring in education. As teachers, we know the cost of getting a degree and would like to help a student pursue their... [More]
Sen. Moran Announces Over $17 Million in Grants for Kansas Airports
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) announced $17,461,313 in U.S. Department of Transportation grants for 28 Kansas regional airports for repairs and upgrades. “Local airports help bring economic opportunities and critical resources to communities... [More]
KBI Serves Arrest Warrant in Child Pornography Case
WAKEENEY, Kan. – On Wednesday night, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) made an arrest in a child pornography case. On Wednesday, April 7, at approximately 8:10 p.m., KBI agents served an arrest warrant at 209 N. 4th St. in Wakeeney, Kan. Blaine D. Dryden, 62,... [More]
Wallace County Rec Receives Donation
Midwest Energy is pleased to announce that the Wallace County Recreation Department has been selected to receive a donation of $400 from the Midwest Energy Community Fund. Midwest Energy would like to remind all organizations that they are all welcome to apply for funding... [More]
Fertilizing Basics
Since soil normally doesn’t have all the nutrients needed for optimal growth, we must add fertilizer to get the harvest or flower bloom we want. There are six primary nutrients that plants require—carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. The... [More]
Sheriff’s Office Log - March 2021
3-2 State-wide tornado drill 3-2 Traffic complaint about erratic driver 3-2 Complaint of children in the streets 3-3 Report of deer hit on county road 3-3 Traffic complaint about erratic driver 3-3 Weskan Fire paged out; Weskan Ambulance on standby 3-4 Report of cattle out 3-4... [More]
More News
- Celebrating 50 Years Together
- KU honors more than 3,600 High School Seniors
- Midwest Energy Announces Natural Gas Cost Recovery Plan
- Early Childhood Checkup set for April 16
- WPAA to Feature Bettman & Halpin on April 18
- PBR’s Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Visits Wichita
- Team Kansas Defeats Team Oklahoma in the 69th Annual Pitch Tournament
- Mittens Embark on New Restaurant Venture in Sharon Springs
COURT
Michele Howell Makes First Appearance on Arson Charges
Michele Howell appeared in Wallace County District Court on Wednesday, April 7th in person via zoom meeting. Her court appointed attorney Justin Barrett, Colby opted not to appear with his client for her first appearance. Wallace County Attorney Charles Moser appeared on... [More]
Margheim and Schippers Sentenced in Wallace County District Court
Jake Wilson Margheim appeared in Wallace County District Court on November 12th, 2020 for sentencing in case number 17 CR 33. Margheim had been charged with 1 count of unlawful possession with intent to distribute marijuana, a level 4 drug felony, on January 28, 2017. Margheim... [More]
Traffic Court July-December 2020
Elmer Nelson of Lamar, CO was fined $93 plus court costs on 9/3/2020 - cited driving 73 mph in a 55 mph zone on 1/18/1994 by WACOSO. Kathleen Brammer of Grain Valley, MO was fined $69 plus court costs on 9/10/20250 – cited driving 79 mph in a 65 mph zone on 10/05/2018 by... [More]
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]
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BUGLE NOTES
Bugle Notes - Apr 15, 2021
The Fort Wallace Museum is pleased to host an old-fashioned Hymn Sing this Saturday, April 17 at 7 pm MDT, featuring the Dirt Roads Gospel Band of Brewster, KS. This fine gospel band will accompany the congregational singing of traditional hymns in the old 1888 Bethany Lutheran... [More]
Bugle Notes - Apr 8, 2021
The grounds of the 1879 Kansas Pacific Railroad House are receiving yet another upgrade for the enjoyment of Wallace Countians and visitors. A handsome new picnic shelter is being constructed on the grounds as part of the Eagle Scout project for Wallace resident Zach Schemm.... [More]
Bugle Notes - Mar 25, 2021
Captain Keogh’s Emerald Banquet was held in the evening hours of Sat. March 13th and brought together a nice crowd to enjoy company and raise funds for the Guardians of the Fort Wallace Museum! The event started with a sarsaparilla/lime punch social hour, followed by a... [More]
Bugle Notes - Mar 18, 2021
The Guardians of the Fort Wallace Museum can report a successful weekend at the 2021 Historical Symposium and Fundraising Banquet, in spite of weather and health challenges. The morning Symposium activities were taken in by about 70 people; The symposium focused on the ghost... [More]
Bugle Notes - Mar 11, 2021
This Saturday, March 13th, the Fort Wallace Museum will be hopping, hosting a major history symposium as well as Captain Keogh’s Emerald Banquet and Fundraiser in the evening! Our annual fundraiser is already underway, hosted on the website 32auctions.com! The full link... [More]
Bugle Notes - Mar 4, 2021
The folks at the Fort Wallace Museum are gearing up for our annual Symposium and Fundraising Dinner coming up on Saturday, March 13, 2021! The day kicks off with the “Taking the Smoky Hill Trail to Santa Fe” Symposium, concentrating on the short-lived settlement... [More]
Bugle Notes - Feb 22, 2021
The Guardians of the Fort Wallace Museum have been kicking into high gear recently to prepare for our annual Symposium and Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, March 13, 2021. This year’s educational theme is “Taking the Smoky Hill Trail to Santa Fe,” tying the railroad... [More]
Bugle Notes - Feb 11, 2021
More winter projects are taking shape over at the Fort Wallace Museum! Floor paint touch-ups, storage loft shelves and picture framing were recently undertaken by Mark Smith and Chris Taylor. A plan for a new footprint for our Library area is currently taking shape, which will... [More]
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TIMES
Times Gone Past - Week of Apr 15, 2021
20 Years Ago (2001) The Strand Theater was showing “Heartbreakers” starring Sigourney Weaver, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Ray Liotta. The following movie was “Spy Kids” starring Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, and Alexa Vega. A come and go reception... [More]
Times Gone Past - Week of Apr 8, 2021
25 Years Ago (1996) The Strand Theater was showing “Muppet Treasure Island” featuring the voices of Tim Curry, Billy Connolly and Steve Whitmire. The following movie was “Down Periscope” starring Kelsey Grammer, Lauren Holly, and Rob Schneider. The... [More]
Times Gone Past - Week of Apr 1, 2021
30 Years Ago (1991) The Strand Theater was showing “My Heroes Have Always Ben Cowboys” starring Scott Glenn, Kate Capshaw, and Gary Busey. The following movie was “Home Alone” starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, and Daniel Stern. A Grand Opening was... [More]
Times Gone Past - Week of Mar 25, 2021
15 Years Ago (2006) Jerry & Linda Collins announced the engagement of their son, Jesse Collins, to Tracy Wassemiller, daughter of Jerry & Ruth Wassemiller of Oakley, KS. A July wedding was planned. The Broadside Senior Spotlight was on Brandi Bertrand, daughter of... [More]
Times Gone Past - Week of Mar 18, 2021
20 Years Ago (2001) See the photo below of Weskan grade school students helping L. O. Samuelson load up aluminum on “Can Day.” They use the proceeds from the sale of aluminum to pay for their field trips. The Strand Theater was showing “The Wedding Planner”... [More]
Times Gone Past - Week of Mar 11, 2021
25 Years Ago (1996) The Coyote Column Super Senior was Travis Smith. He could be found driving around in his black Dodge Viper pickup, watching the show, Friends, and eating Italian food. Sara Ayers, 7th grader from Sharon Springs Grade School, won the annual spelling bee,... [More]
Times Gone Past - Week of Mar 4, 2021
30 Years Ago (1991) The Strand Theater was showing “Mermaids” starring Cher, Bob Hoskins, and Winona Ryder. The following movie was “Edward Scissorhands” starring Johnny Depp, Diane Wiest, and Winona Ryder. See the photo below of the business... [More]
Times Gone Past - Week of Feb 25, 2021
15 Years Ago (2006) Dennis & Rita Smith of Weskan announced the engagement of their daughter, Heather Kae, to Jeffrey Michael Gage, son of Mrs. Pam Hopp of Overland Park, and Michael & Linda Gage of McKinney, TX. An April wedding was planned. The Coyote... [More]
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