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Pickleball Arrives in Weskan
Pickleball officially made its way to Wallace County, and it only took 60 years! Most parents can relate to Joel Pritchard who returned home from golf with friend Bill Bell to find their children bored during summer break. The struggle to find an activity that isn’t... [More]
DAR Donates Revolutionary Books to the Sharon Springs Public Library
The Daughters of the American Revolution donated books on the American Revolution to the Sharon Springs Library on February 6, 2025. Every year the Daughters donate books to local libraries to encourage everyone to read all about our country’s history. This... [More]
School Choice Week
Last week I had the opportunity to speak at the Capitol for School Choice Week. Thankfully, this year’s event was held indoors, a nice change from the freezing temperatures we endured last year! The program included a wide range of speakers, from private and hybrid... [More]
Area Referees Recognized
Three area referees were honored for their years of service to high school sports. John Dautel was rec-ognized for 40 years of officiating. John's son, Wyatt Dautel, was rec-ognized for 20 years, and Alex Howard was recognized for 15 years. The recognition took place during... [More]
Willis Sentenced to Prison
Tyler Willis appeared in the Wallace County District Court on January 20th before the Honorable Judge Scott Showalter. Willis was represented by a court-appointed attorney, Elsa Archambault, of Denver, Colo. Wallace County Attorney Charles Moser represented the State of Kansas... [More]
Reclaiming the Pioneering Spirit
You hold in your hands the future of your local newspaper. We have left the traditional press in Liberal, to begin printing on a Xerox production press in Leoti. When my friend Rob Taylor, award-winning editor of The Wichita County Native Sun, approached me to join him printing... [More]
Western Kansas Liberty League Announces All-League Players
Marvin Gebhard, Commissioner of the WKLL, announced the players on the WKLL All-League Football Team. Players from Weskan Schools included: Quarterback - Sr. Nick Cottrell, Running Back - Jr. Karsyn Wright, Defensive Linemen - Jr. Ayden Aldridge, and Sr. Austin... [More]
Stubbs Named High Individual Overall at Expo
Hayden Stubbs, daughter of Becky and Darrel VanDyke, from Harrison Endeavors 4-H club and member of the Sunflower livestock judging team, has accomplished what few individuals ever do last week in Louisville, KY at the NAILE (North American International Livestock Exposition).... [More]
More Feature Story
- Towns End Tavern: A Culinary Gem in Downtown Sharon Springs
- The Strand Theater: A Year of Community, Commitment, and Cinema
- Engineering Students Scare for Genesis of Sherman County
- 74th Season of Men's Pitch Kicks Off
- Wildcats and Coyotes Football Programs Highlighted by Sports in Kansas
- Trunk or Treat
- Touch-a-Truck
- Sunflower District Represents Kansas at American Royal
BUGLE NOTES
Bugle Notes 11/28/24
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]
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]
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