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 attorney Craig Uhrich, Oakley. Travino plead Guilty to the charge and was sentenced to 6 months in the Wallace County Jail. He was assessed $158 in court costs and required to pay attorney fees. This sentence is to run concurrently with the sentence in case number 2019 CR 2, as Trevino was charged with violation of terms of probation in case 2019 CR 2.
Jerry Liby appeared in Wallace County District Court on January 16, 2020 for sentencing in case number 2019 TR 49. Liby had been charged with 1 Count Driving Under the Influence – 4th or Subsequent, a Nonperson Felony on November 2, 2019. He appeared in court with court-appointed attorney, Leslie Beims, Goodland. Liby plead Guilty to the charge and was sentenced to 12 months in the Wallace County Jail. Release was authorized after 90 day served. Liby had been in custody since the arrest in November, which set his release date to January 31, 2020. Liby was ordered to pay $139 in court costs, $2,500 in fines, and $620 in other fees associated with the case.
Clinton Martin appeared in Wallace County District Court on January 16, 2020 for sentencing in case number 2019 CR 6. Martin had been charged with 1 Count Possession of Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) with Intent to Distribute, a level 3 Nonperson Felony, on April 4, 2019. The charge carries a presumptive prison sentence of 51-46 month in prison. Martin appeared in court with attorney Justin Barrett, Colby. Martin plead Guilty and was offered probation in a plea agreement. Martin was ordered to pay $193 in court costs and $320 in other fees associated with the case.
Hilda Estopellan appeared in Wallace County District Court on December 9, 2019 for sentencing in case number 2019 CR 11. Estopellan had been charged with Count 1 Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (Hydrocodone) a level 5 Nonperson Drug Felony and Count 2 Possession of Paraphernalia a class B Nonperson Misdemeanor on June 12, 2019. She appeared in court with Leslie Beims, Goodland. Estopellan plead guilty to Count 2. Count 1 was dismissed. She was sentenced to 90 unsupervised probation and ordered to pay a $200 fine, $158 in court costs, and $500 in other fess associated with the case.
20 Years Ago (2005) The Strand Theater was showing Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit featuring the voices of Peter Sallis, Ralph Fiennes, and Helena Bonham Carter. The following movie was The Exorcism of Emily Rose starring Laura Linney, Tom Wilkinson, and... [More]
25 Years Ago (2000) The Strand Theater was showing Me, Myself, & Irene starring Jim Carrey and Renée Zellweger. The following movie was Bring It On starring Kirsten Dunst and Eliza Dushku. Junior & Beulah Emmons were honored with an open house at Prairie Village... [More]
30 Years Ago (1995) The Strand Theater was showing Mortal Kombat starring Christopher Lambert and Robin Shou. The following movie was Something to Talk About starring Julia Roberts, Robert Duvall, and Dennis Quaid. Lina Westerberg was honored for her 90th birthday at an... [More]
15 Years Ago (2010) The Strand Theater was showing Inception starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Cillian Murphy. The following movie was Dinner for Schmucks starring Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, and Stephanie Szostak. The Weskan High School Homecoming King... [More]
20 Years Ago (2005) The Strand Theater was showing Red Eye starring Rachel McAdams, Cillian Murphy, and Brian Cox. The following movie was March of the Penguins featuring the voices of Morgan Freeman and Romane Bohringer. Fox Still was preparing for the Whimmydiddle event... [More]
25 Years Ago (2000) The Strand Theater was showing The Replacements starring Keanu Reeves and Gene Hackman. The following movie was Space Cowboys starring Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones, and Donald Sutherland. Sherri & Thad Vincent announced the birth of their son,... [More]
30 Years Ago (1995) The Strand Theater was showing Operation Dumbo Drop starring Danny Glover, Ray Liotta, and Denis Leary. The following movie was Waterworld starring Kevin Costner and Dennis Hopper. The 16th, and final, Wallace school reunion was recently held with an... [More]
15 Years Ago (2010) The Strand Theater was showing The Other Guys starring Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, and Derek Jeter. The following movie was Eat Pray Love starring Julia Roberts, Richard Jenkins, and Javier Bardem. The public was invited to a bridal shower for Charlie... [More]
by Kasen Stramel, guest columnist The Sunflower district represented the state of Kansas on October 19th at the American Royal National 4-H judging contest in Kansas City. There were 24 states who came to compete with teams of 4. These Western Kansans... [More]
Wallace County, KS – Wallace County Schools USD 241 has been recognized by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) and the Kansas State Board of Education for outstanding performance in multiple areas as part of the 2025 Kansans Can Star Recognition Program. In... [More]
Presenting the Weskan Schools 2025 Homecoming Royalty: (Back row) Ole Hippenstiel, Austin Smith, King Nick Cottrell, and Daniel Conde. (Front Row) Hudson Schattel, Mykah Schemm, Queen Justice Still, Kaydy White, and Lyla Welsh.
A windy afternoon did not slow down the flag football players. Wallace County Rec hosted games in Sharon Springs on Saturday, October 4th. Follow the Wallace County Recreation Facebook page to keep up with all of their activities.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has officially proclaimed October as Career in Construction Month, recognizing the critical role the construction industry plays in building communities and driving the state’s economy. The proclamation signing took place last Wednesday, with... [More]
Front row: Jersi Benisch, Keely Klinge, Briggs Fischer, Josey Bolen, and Jaelyn Ita. Back row: Christian Aquino, Jacopo Romolini, Payton Johnson, Kemper Benisch, and Tyler Wagoner. Photo by Peggy Fischer.
The 2025 Nebraska State Rodeo Association Finals wrapped up this past weekend in Lexington, and though most eyes were on the contestants, one of the sport’s most consistent champions wasn’t in the arena- but behind the books. Jill Hudson was named the 2025 NSRA... [More]
The Historical Exposition held annually at the Fort Wallace Museum was well attended by area students and history enthusiasts. On Friday, Students were invited to visit several learning stations scattered throughout the Fort Wallace Grounds where they learned everything it took... [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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