Miles Ackerman appeared in Wallace County District Court on January 16th, 2019 with attorney Douglas Spencer, Oakley, for sentencing on the charge of Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) within 1000’ of a school, a level 1 nonperson drug felony, which carries a presumptive prison sentence of 146-162 months. In exchange for pleading guilty, Ackerman was offered a downward departure on his sentence. Judge Showalter honored the terms of the plea agreement and sentenced Ackerman to probation. Ackerman was further ordered to pay $900 in restitution, $193 court costs, and $820 in other fees related to the case.
Dabney Jacob appeared in Wallace County District Court on January 16th, 2019 with attorney Christopher Rohr, Colby, for sentencing on a charge of Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) a level 2 non-person drug felony, which carries a presumptive prison sentence of 105-116 months. In exchange for pleading guilty, Jacob was offered a downward departure on his sentence. Judge Showalter honored the terms of the plea agreement and sentenced to probation. Jacob was ordered to pay $1,160 in restitution, $193 in court costs, and $820 in other fees related to the case.
Deric Guy appeared in Wallace County District Court on January 24th, 2019 with attorney Steve Cott, Garden City, for sentencing on a charge of Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) a level 3 non-person drug felony, which carries a presumptive prison sentence of 51-57 months. The Hon. Judge Scott Showalter sentenced Guy to 54 months with the Kansas Department of Corrections and ordered 36 months post release supervision. Guy was also ordered to pay Court Costs of $193, and $895 in other related fees.
Nina Cearley, Wallace, appeared in Wallace County District Court on January 30, 2019 with her attorney, Leslie Beims, Goodland. In exchange for pleading guilty to count 1 - Giving a Worthless Check, count 2 was dismissed. Cearley was given a 90-day sentence, suspended with 6 months of supervised probation, ordered to pay $42.13 in restitution, $60 return check fee, $13.40 postage, $20 bad check fee, $158 court costs, and attorney’s fees as submitted.
Kodie Guay appeared in Wallace County District Court with his lawyer Christopher Rohr, Colby before the Hon. Steve Unruh on January 25th, 2019. Guay had been charged with three separate counts of Giving a Worthless Check, in violation of K.S.A. 5821, a class A misdemeanor. In a plea agreement reached, Guay plead guilty to Count 1, the State of Kansas dismissed Count 2 and 3. Guay was ordered to pay restitutions for all 3 counts in the amount of $159.44, $90.49, and $49.31. He was further ordered to pay $50 in bad check fees, made payable to the Wallace County Worthless Check Fund, as well as a total of $474 in court costs ($158 per count) and attorney’s fees as submitted. Guay was placed on 6 months of unsupervised probation.
25 Years Ago (2000) The Strand Theater was showing The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas starring Mark Addy, Stephen Baldwin, and Jane Krakowski. The following movie was U-571 starring Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, and Harvey Keitel. Dr. Augustine Obinnah was available... [More]
30 Years Ago (1995) The Strand Theater was showing Outbreak starring Dustin Hoffman, Morgan Feeman, and Rene Russo. The following movie was A Goofy Movie featuring the voices of Bill Farmer and Wallace Shawn. The Social Hour Club met with Luella Sterrett for an afternoon... [More]
15 Years Ago (2010) The Strand Theater was showing Date Night starring Steve Carell, Tina Fey, and Mark Wahlberg. The following movie was The Back-up Plan starring Jennifer Lopze and Alex O’Loughlin. The WCHS Broadside reported that Taylor Sprinkle and Kelsey Walker... [More]
20 Years Ago (2005) The Strand Theater was showing Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous starring Sandra Bullock, Regina King, and William Shatner. The following movie was Sahara starring Matthew McConaughey and Penelope Cruz. The plant exchange, located in front of The... [More]
25 Years Ago (2000) The Strand Theater was showing Erin Brockovich starring Julia Roberts and Albert Finney. The following movie was 28 Days starring Sandra Bullock, Viggo Mortensen and Dominic West. USD 241 invited the public to the upcoming concert by the musical group... [More]
30 Years Ago (1995) The Strand Theater was showing Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventures of Pecos Bill starring Patrick Swayze and Oliver Platt. The following movie was Major Payne starring Damon Wayans and Michael Ironside. The American Cancer Society would serve sloppy... [More]
15 Years Ago (2010) The Strand Theater was showing How to Train Your Dragon starring Mason Thames and Nico Parker. The following movie was Clash of the Titans starring Sam Worthington and Liam Neeson. Jackie Cox completed her training and joined Dixie Schemm, Ronda Wagoner,... [More]
20 Years Ago (2005) The Strand Theater was showing Man of the House starring Tommy Lee Jones, Christina Milan, and Cedric the Entertainer. The following movie was The Pacifier starring Vin Diesel and Brittany Snow. The Senior Center was host to an educational class on the... [More]
There is always something going on at the Sharon Springs Public Library this summer. (left) Jammin' Randy performs his special brand of silly songs to the amusement of the children. (above) Trina reads a special book for Donut Day. This summer, beat the heat and stop by the Sharon... [More]
It was "Rodeo Time" for the 71st Annual Ft Wallace Rodeo which was held May 24th and 25th 2025 at the Ft Wallace Rodeo Arena in Wallace, Ks. Contestants from Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Kansas and Australia were entered for prizes, money and bragging rights with fast times and... [More]
Summer break began early in May for many students but with the Wallace County Swimming Pool open, summer break can officially begin! The pool will be open: Sunday 2 to 6 pm, Monday - Saturday 1 to 5 pm, and will offer Water Aerobics: Monday - Friday 12 - 1 pm & 5 - 6 pm,... [More]
Briggs Fischer hangs on tight as he shoots out of the gate for the Mutton Bustin' Event last weekend. Photo by Peggy Fischer. Rodeo results to follow in an upcoming issue of The Western Times.
Smiles and laughter filled the dining room during Muffins with Mom, an event held in honor of the lovely Mothers at Hope Springs. Pictured (top left) Debbie Summers and her mother Bonnie Mitten, (top right) Marsha Johnson with her daughters, Gina Johnson Hoffman and Jana Gfeller,... [More]
On Monday, May 12, 2025, Tyler J Willis, 33, Sharon Springs, made his first appearance in Wallace County District Court for case number 2025 WA CR 00006. The Hon Judge Steve Unruh presided. Willis has been charged with the following four counts: Count 1: Rape; Sexual... [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]
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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