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, Methamphetamine, a level 5, non-person, drug felony, with a presumptive probation sentence of 18-22 months with drug treatment up to 18 months. The Honorable Judge Scott Showalter found Gonzales guilty of count 1 on February 12, 2020 and ordered him to return to court on March 12, 2020 for sentencing. Gonzales returned to the Wallace County District Court for sentencing on March 12th. Judge Showalter then sentenced him to 20 months of probation and drug treatment for up to 18 months. Gonzales was ordered to pay $193 in court costs, and $520 worth of fees incurred in the prosecution of this case.
Clinton Martin appeared in Wallace County District Court on January 16, 2020 for sentencing in case number 2019-CR-6 with attorney Justin Barrett of Colby, Kans. On November 13, 2019, Martin had been found guilty of count 1 Possession of a Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine, a level 3 nonperson drug felony, with a presumptive prison sentence of 46-51 months. As part of a plea agreement reached with Wallace County Attorney, Charles Moser, Martin was offered a downward departure of the presumptive prison sentence in exchange for pleading guilty. The Honorable Judge Scott Showalter accepted the terms of the plea agreement, found Martin guilty of count 1 on November 13, 2020. Martin returned to the Wallace Count District Court for sentencing on January 16th. Judge Showalter then sentenced him to 49 months of probation. Martin was ordered to pay $193 in court costs and $320 in fees related to prosecution of this case.
Bryan Lee appeared in Wallace County District Court on February 13, 2020 for a violation of conditions hearing regarding sentencing in case number 2017-CR-30, with court appointed attorney Christopher Rohr of Colby, Kans. Lee had been found guilty on May 16, 2019 of a level 3 nonperson drug felony Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine. He had originally been given a sentence of 48 month with the department of corrections, but in a plea agreement, had been offered probation. A violation of terms had been determined, his probation was revoked, and he was ordered to serve his original sentence by the Honorable Judge Scott Showalter.
Crystal Garner appeared in Wallace County District Court on June 11, 2020 for sentencing in case number 2017-CR-19 with court appointed attorney Leslie Beims of Goodland, Kans. On February 27th, 2020 Garner had been found guilty on count 1 Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine, a level 2 nonperson drug felony, with a presumptive prison sentence of 105-116 months. Garner was ordered to return on June 11th for sentencing. Judge Showalter sentenced her to 111 months of probation. Garner was ordered to pay $193 in court costs, $1200 in restitution to the Wallace County Sheriff, and $820 in fees association with prosecution of the case.
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Third through fifth grade students from Greeley and Wallace County gathered in Tribune on Wednesday, April 30, to take part in an Agriculture Safety Day. The event, which was sponsored by Greeley and Wallace County Farm Bureaus in partnership with Greeley County FFA, featured... [More]
On Sunday, May 4th, Nicholas Hartman will walk across the stage to accept his diploma, making him the first to be the fifth generation of his family to graduate from Wallace County High School. In 1919, Hartman's Great-Great Grandmother Mabel (Kyner) Jennings was... [More]
On April 7th, Governor Kelly signed SB114 into law, authorizing nonpublic and virtual school students to participate in ancillary public-school activities and making it unlawful for the Kansas state high school activities association and school districts to discriminate against... [More]
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.
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 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.
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 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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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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