NEWS
The Western Times Receives Honors
Last week, The Western Times received the plaque commemorating the First Place win in the Best Newspaper Redesign category. The Kansas Press Association had more than 2000 entries thoughout all categories to judge in the 2021 Awards of Excellence contest. This... [More]
2021 Grand Marshals Selected
Shirley Sharp, Ione Brown, and Bobbi Akers have been chosen to represent Wallace County as the 2021 Grand Marshals of the Wallace County Fair Parade. The parade begins at 10:30 am on Saturday, July, 31st. The full schedule of fair activities can be found on page 6.
Full Steam Ahead: World’s Largest Steam Locomotive Returns to Sharon Springs
Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014, will embark on "The Big Boy 2021 Tour" Aug. 5 to celebrate railroad heritage and the communities Union Pacific serves. Included is a prime-time overnight stay in Sharon Springs, KS on Saturday, Sept. 4 of Labor Day Weekend. This is the first... [More]
Politicians Urge FWS to Extend Comment Period on LPC Endangered Listing
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall, M.D. and Congressman Tracey Mann (KS-01) urged Deputy Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Martha Williams to extend the comment deadline on the FWS’s proposed listing of the lesser prairie-chicken... [More]
Sheriff's Office Log - June 2021
6-1 Report of lost prescription reading glasses in the town of S. S. 6-1 Report of a dog loose in the area of N. Gardner St in S. S. 6-1 S. S. Ambulance paged out 6-1 Motorist assist on Hwy 40, west of S. S. 6-2 Two dogs reported missing 6-3 Traffic complaint about an erratic... [More]
Sen. Roger Marshall Visits Wallace County
Roger Marshall made his first visit to Wallace County as a United States Senator on Friday, July 9th. A group of about 25 citizens gathered to ask questions and make remarks. Marshall opened by shaking hands and leading a flag salute. Some of the discussion items were: Current... [More]
Lightning on Display in Wallace County
The Wallace County area was visited by some thunderstorms during the past week. Along with the rain, impressive lightning lit up the skies. Violet David took this photograph using her iPad while in the back seat during a car ride. Hallie Townsend captured the moment that a... [More]
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- Traffic Restricted on U.S. 40 Bridge
- High Plains Receives CCBHC Status; Plans to Enhance Regional Services
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- Students Earn Degrees and Honors at KSU
- $16.6 Million in Lottery Prizes Won in June 2021
- Hennick Shopping Giveaway Winners
- Pearces Compete in Regional AAU Meet
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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TIMES
Times Gone Past - Week of Jul 22, 2021
15 Years Ago (2006) Mike & Debi Moken of Sturgis, South Dakota, announced the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Dawn, to Cody Wyatt Loftin, son of Rob & Linda Loftin of Weskan. They would be wed in the Believer’s Fellowship Church in Sturgis. Fern... [More]
Times Gone Past - Week of Jul 15, 2021
20 Years Ago (2001) The Strand Theater was showing “Laura Croft: Tomb Raider” starring Angelina Jolie and Jon Voight. The following movie was “The Fast and the Furious” starring Vin Diesel and Paul Walker. Betty Harris was honored for her 80th birthday... [More]
Times Gone Past - Week of Jul 8, 2021
25 Years Ago (1996) The Strand Theater was showing “Twister” starring Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. The following movie was “The Cable Guy” starring Jim Carrey and Matthew Broderick. Naomi Gibbs, master storyteller, sand painter,... [More]
Times Gone Past - Week of Jul 1, 2021
30 Years Ago (1991) The Strand Theater was showing “What About Bob?” starring Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss. The following movie was “Backdraft” starring Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, and Robert De Niro. On July 1, the Weskan Post Office celebrated... [More]
Times Gone Past - Week of Jun 24, 2021
15 Years Ago (2006) The Strand Theater was showing “The Breakup” starring Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston. The following movie was “Cars” featuring the voices of Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, and Larry the Cable Guy. Kevin & Colleen Wagoner announced... [More]
Times Gone Past - Week of Jun 17, 2021
20 Years Ago (2001) The Strand Theater was showing “Shrek” featuring the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz. The following movie was “Pearl Harbor” starring Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett and Kate Beckinsale. A potluck retirement celebration... [More]
Times Gone Past - Week of Jun 10, 2021
25 Years Ago (1996) The outside work on the new grade school and gymnasium addition was nearing completion. The Strand Theater was showing “Flipper” starring Elijah Wood, Paul Hogan, and Jonathan Banks. The following movie was “Spy Hard” starring Leslie... [More]
Times Gone Past - Week of Jun 3, 2021
30 Years Ago (1991) The Strand Theater was showing “Career Opportunities” starring Frank Whaley, Jennifer Connelly, and Dermot Mulroney. The following movie was “Sleeping with the Enemy” starring Julia Roberts, Patrick Bergin, and Kevin Anderson. The... [More]
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BUGLE NOTES
Bugle Notes - July 8, 2021
The sculpted figure of Buffalo Soldier Reuben Waller (installed in May 2021) is continuing to attract comment and interest. Private Waller was stationed at Fort Wallace as an enlisted soldier of the 10th Cavalry which was instrumental in rescuing Forsyth’s Scouts in the... [More]
Bugle Notes - July 1, 2021
We had a great time on Friday at the Fort Wallace Museum when around 80 Wallace County family members attended for a joint Story Hour with the Sharon Springs Public Library. The featured speaker was Ken Klemm of Beaver Creek Buffalo and he shared some very interesting information... [More]
Bugle Notes - June 24, 2021
The summer travel season is in full swing at the Fort Wallace Museum, with over one hundred people visiting from all over the US in the past week. Our RV sites in Wallace have likewise been quite busy. Our visitors are usually very interesting in themselves - for instance, we... [More]
Bugle Notes - June 3, 2021
The 67th Fort Wallace Rodeo is in the rear-view mirror, and now that mirror needs a good washing!! Saturday night’s good weather brought strong attendance, then Sunday’s rodeo overflowed with the blessing of rain! The performance proceeded through the muck; and Old... [More]
Bugle Notes - May 27, 2021
Coming up this weekend….the 67th Edition of the Annual Fort Wallace Rodeo in Wallace, Kansas! Once again, this fully-sanctioned KPRCA Rodeo will feature a full line-up of rodeo events, as well as the Cole Hudson Memorial Saddle Bronc Competition. There are two performances... [More]
Bugle Notes - May 13, 2021
Wednesday, May 6 was a great day of volunteerism at the Fort Wallace Museum! We were blessed by an afternoon of service by dozens of students and staff from Wallace County High School. These energetic young people repaired the stone wall, set new grave markers, and cleaned the... [More]
Bugle Notes - May 6, 2021
The 2021 Annual Meeting of the Fort Wallace Memorial Association is in the books and was attended by about 45 people. Board Elections were held, with Darius Bussen and Jayne Pearce being elected to another 3-year term. As Bailey Kemp declined another term on the Board, Brenda... [More]
Bugle Notes - Apr 29, 2021
The Annual Meeting of the Fort Wallace Memorial Association will be held this Sunday, May 2nd at 5 pm at the Museum. The business meeting will include annual reports and election of officers. Anyone may attend, but only lifetime members of the FWMA may vote. The 2021 program... [More]
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