15 Years Ago (2007)
The Strand Theater was showing “Enchanted” starring Amy Adams, Susan Sarandon, and Patrick Dempsey. A young maiden, set to be wed, is sent to New York City by an evil queen, where she falls in love with a lawyer.
For the first time, Weskan had full Christmas light displays on Main St. It was made possible by many volunteers including Kim Dansel, Midwest Energy, Jay Sharp, Loftin Electric, Tracy Cox, Beau Cox, the City of Sharon Springs, and Mike Kuykendall.
New seatbelt laws were set to take effect on January 1. Anyone aged 14-17 had to buckle up in any seat, with ticket fines costing $60.
The Coyote Column Senior Spotlight was on Sarah Kuykendall. She enjoyed swimming, watching movies, and hanging with friends.
Callahan Grund reported the Harrison Endeavors 4-H Club had recently gone Christmas caroling. They visited 11 homes.
45 Years Ago (1977)
Wallace County supporters of American Agriculture Strike Movement held their first parade, chili feed, and rally on December 17. The parade consisted of 74 tractors and 29 support vehicles.
Paul McNall, superintendent of Sharon Springs schools, toured the secretarial and clerical facilities at the Northwest Kansas Area Vocational-Technical School in Goodland, during the in-service meetings.
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Kirkham entertained Rev. & Mrs. David Karges and Arnella with dinner on Sunday evening.
Funeral services were held for Ferd Rohn, at the Lutheran Church with Pastor Lester Larson officiating.
The Strand Theater was showing “All the Way Boys” starring Terence Hill and Bud Spencer. The following movie was Walt Disney’s “Darby O’Gill and the Little People” starring Albert Sharpe, Janet Munro, and Sean Connery.
75 Years Ago (1947)
The community was deeply shocked and grieved when it was announced that Mr. Ernest R. Ellison had died in a Denver hospital. He had been the Wallace County Clerk for 37 years.
The Sharon Springs Town Team were off and running in their basketball season, losing only 1 of their first 14 games. Some of the players were Cupe Douglas, John Bedker, Joe McNerny, Jack Pancake, Hubert Basgall, Bud Koons, and Bill Plumer.
Santa Claus made his annual visit to town. He arrived in an airplane flown by Ronald Bricker. Lee Reinhardt and his Rhythm Wranglers played music as over 600 children greeted Santa.
Ralph Carter arrived home after quite a long stay in Korea. He visited his brothers, Eddie and Deane on the way home.
Residents were reminded that the Post Office would be open 1 hour on Christmas morning to get any last-minute packages.
30 Years Ago (1993) The Strand Theater was showing The Sandlot starring Tom Guiry, Mike Vitar, and Patrick Renna. The following movie was Indecent Proposal starring Robert Redford, Demi Moore, and Woody Harrelson. Keith & Eleanor Sexson celebrated their 50th anniversary... [More]
15 Years Ago (2008) The Strand Theater was showing Iron Man starring Robert Downey Jr., Jeff Bridges, Terrence Howard, and Gwyneth Paltrow. The following movie was Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull starring Harrison Ford, Shia LeBeouf, and Cate Blanchett. ... [More]
20 Years Ago (2003) The Strand Theater was showing “Holes” starring Shia LaBeouf, Sigourney Weaver, and Jon Voight. The following movie was “The Matrix Reloaded” starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, and Carrie-Anne Moss. The children of Leslie... [More]
25 Years Ago (1998) The Strand Theater was showing “Grease” starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. The movie was celebrating its 20th anniversary. The following movie was “Paulie” starring Tony Shalhoub and Cheech Marin. The Wallace News reported... [More]
30 Years Ago (1993) The Strand Theater was showing “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III” starring Elias Koteas and Paige Turco. The following movie was “Point of No Return” starring Bridget Fonda and Gabriel Byrne. An estimated 1,500 people attended... [More]
15 Years Ago (2008) The Strand Theater was showing “Drillbit Taylor” starring Owen Wilson and Leslie Mann. The following movie was “21” starring Jim Sturgess, Kevin Spacey, and Kate Bosworth. Lace Searight and Corey David announced their engagement... [More]
20 Years Ago (2003) The Strand Theater was showing “Head of State” starring Chris Rock and Bernice Mac. The following movie was “Anger Management” starring Jack Nicholson, Adam Sandler, and Marisa Tomei. JoAnna Klinge was selected as the Sharon... [More]
25 Years Ago (1998) The Strand Theater was showing “Titanic” starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate, Winslet, and Kathy Bates, and Billy Zane. It also opened on Friday for an extra showing. Former Weskan residents, Howard & Doris Swartz, were celebrating... [More]
On May 26th – 27th, Wallace County High School sent thirteen state qualifiers to compete in the State Track meet held at Wichita State University’s Cessna Stadium. Wildcats representing Wallace County High School: Ja’Asia Stafford, Jersi Benisch, Evan... [More]
Cade Johnson, Wallace County High School, has been selected to play on the Division II West Squad. He is the son of Ole and Jessica Johnson and is a 2023 graduate. His future plans are construction. Football statistics, honors and accomplishments include: 1st Team All-State -... [More]
Dane G Hansen Foundation Community Grant Fund and Wallace County Foundation have again awarded the Wallace County Fair Board funds to help with the Wallace County Fair. The first one was for $5859.00 for Fairgrounds Improvement. The Fair board will replace the old bus with a... [More]
PLEASE CALL THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE AT 785-852-4288 IF YOU PLAN TO DO ANY BURNING 9 Vins / 19 Civil Process / 23 Court Cases / 10 911 Hang-ups – Friendly Reminder - if you give your child an older phone just for them to “play” on, 911 is still active. Traffic... [More]
Within days of ticket sales opening, Erin Wright announced that the Chad Prather event had sold out. The four-month wait for Prather to perch himself upon a barstool to entertain ticketholders, almost ended in disappointment. Fog kept Prather’s flight to Denver from taking... [More]
Goodland, KS. Northwest Kansas Technical College has announced the names of full-time students who earned spots on the President’s and Dean’s honor lists for the 2023 spring semester. Students on the President’s Honor List earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average... [More]
Coffee grounds make an excellent addition to the compost heap. If the filters are made of natural, biodegradable material, they can be included too. The largest benefit of coffee grounds is their high nitrogen content. Many people use chicken or other manure as a nitrogen... [More]
Another great memory has been made at the Fort Wallace Museum at our 2023 Symposium and Captain Keogh's Emerald Banquet! Pictured is our 2023 Featured Artist Good Warrior Deer and his family from Kingfisher, OK! Thanks to the Wallace County Foundation and the Dane G. Hansen Foundation... [More]
Our 2023 Symposium and Fundraising Banquet is close at hand and it is shaping up to be an exciting day at the Fort Wallace Museum! Our full slate of activities begins on Saturday, March 18th at 9:00 am MT with our history presentations on this year’s theme “Native... [More]
Our official artwork for 2023 is "The Contrary Warrior’ by 20-year-old Mah'Hivists Deer (Good Warrior Deer) of Kingfisher, Oklahoma. His ancestors include Northern and Southern Cheyenne, Arapaho, Kiowa, Sauk and Fox and Iowa Tribes. This dynamic picture is being featured... [More]
We will be holding a watch party for the season-opening episode of “Cottonwood Connections” on Smoky Hills Public TV this Sunday, Feb. 5 at 5 pm MST. This thirty-minute film features the history of Fort Wallace, as well as the efforts of the Fort Wallace Museum to... [More]
Cottonwood Connections is a new video series on Smoky Hills Public Television being produced through the Friends of the Cottonwood Ranch with film director Ed Lowry. An initial season included host/historian Don Rowlison who explored such subjects as Legacy of the Cottonwood... [More]
You are invited to join us at the Fort Wallace Museum this coming Sunday, December 4 at 5 pm for our annual “Candlelight Christmas!” The 1888 Bethany Lutheran Church is the location for a traditional Swedish Lutheran Carol service, with special music. Afterward, attendees... [More]
The Fort Wallace Museum is pleased to announce another venture, this time into the publication of a children’s book “A Dragon’s Tale” by Marla Matkin. This whimsical piece of historical fiction features a little boy named Elliot who loves to imagine himself... [More]
The Fort Wallace Museum recently gained another marvelous piece of history by way of our good friend Lt. Col (ret) Dennis “DK” Clark of Lansing, KS. This esteemed military strategist and historian is the namesake of our historic lecture series as well as sponsor of... [More]
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