NEWS
4-H Members Showcase Hard Work and Dedication
Wallace County was well represented for the 25th year of the Grand Drive at the Kansas State Fair. Nine 4-Hers from our county showed three species of animals for the Grand Drive's 25th Anniversary year. Each one served as a great ambassador for our county. Livingston and... [More]
Safe Routes to Schools in the Works - Weskan and Sharon Springs are planning safe routes to school
Earlier this year, both Sharon Springs and Weskan were awarded a Planning and Programming (P&P) grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation's Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program. Over the next few months, each community will be working with KDOT to create our first... [More]
KTA Alerts Customers of Smishing Scam
The Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) was alerted Tuesday afternoon of a text message-based scam, known as smishing, that is using the name of DriveKS, the new Kansas toll payment system. The text message includes a photo with the DriveKS logo and states that outstanding balances... [More]
From the Editor 9/26/24
Welcome to the first Monthly Special Edition of The Western Times. I hope that as time passes, The Western Times will replace Facebook as the first source residents of Wallace County use to discover what is happening in our county. In the meantime, a few notes. ... [More]
Bugle Notes 9/26/24
One very special element from the weekend of the 2024 History Exposition Sept 6-7 was the presence of 24 descendants from the four German Family girls who survived the massacre and captivity with the Cheyenne. These descendants came from Washington, Florida, Kentucky, Nebraska,... [More]
What Has Happened to the Theatre 9/26/24
Hi! It’s Michelle Clay, with news from What Has Happened to the Theatre? (Yes, the question mark is supposed to be there. I’m still waiting and hoping that someone will get the White Christmas reference.) This fall is going to be pretty busy, so I’m glad that... [More]
Fifth Annual History Exposition Held at Fort Wallace
Our 5th Annual History Exposition and Outdoor Education Days are in the books and we feel blessed by the entire weekend! Around 60 historians, staff and volunteers greeted 700 area students on Friday, as we all broadly explored the story of the German Family, their travels, struggles... [More]
From the Editor 9/19/24
I teased some big changes a few weeks ago and am pleased to announce the most significant change to The Western Times since I became the editor. Beginning next week, a Special Edition will be published once a month. It will include updates from many organizations throughout Wallace... [More]
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TIMES
Times Gone Past 9/26/24
15 Years Ago (2009) The Strand Theater was showing I Love You Beth Cooper starring Hayden Panettiere and Paul Rust. The following movie was Julie & Julia starring Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, and Stanley Tucci. The Sharon Springs Wesleyan Church invited all community women... [More]
Times Gone Past 9/19/24
20 Years Ago (2004) The Strand Theater was showing Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Gary Oldman. The following movie was The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement starring Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, and Callum Blue. Helen... [More]
Times Gone Past 9/10/24
25 Years Ago (1999) The Strand Theater was showing The Haunting starring Liam Neeson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Owen Wilson. The following movie was The Blair Witch Project starring Heather Donahue and Michael C. Williams. There was an open house for the Rotary Pre-School... [More]
Times Gone Past 9/3/24
30 Years Ago (1994) The Strand Theater was showing Angels in the Outfield starring Danny Glover, Christopher Lloyd, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The following movie was True Lies starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis. Tom Harrison topped the Independent County... [More]
Times Gone Past 8/27/24
15 Years Ago (2009) The Strand Theater was showing The Ugly Truth starring Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler. The following movie was My Sister’s Keepers starring Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin and Alec Baldwin. KPRA Rodeo finals were set for Aug. 28-30 in Scott... [More]
Times Gone Past 8/20/24
20 Years Ago (2004) The Strand Theater was showing The Notebook starring Gena Rowlands, James Garner, Rachel McAdams, and Ryan Gosling. The following movie was The Bourne Supremacy starring Matt Damon and Joan Allen. The public was invited to an upcoming reception at Stephens... [More]
Times Gone Past 8/13/24
25 Years Ago (1999) The Strand Theater was showing The General’s Daughter starring John Travolta, Madeleine Stowe, and James Cromwell. The following movie was Wild Wild West starring Will Smith and Kevin Kline. The Ladies End of League Golf scramble was set for August... [More]
Times Gone Past 8/6/24
30 Years Ago (1994) The Strand Theater was showing Baby’s Day Out starring Lara Flynn Boyle, Joe Mantegna, and Joe Pantoliano. The following movie was The Lion King featuring the voices of Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones, and Whoopi Goldberg. The... [More]
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BUGLE NOTES
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]
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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