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Dive into Summer Break 1a1r6k
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]
71st Annual Fort Wallace Rodeo Held along with the 14th Annual Cole Hudson Memorial Saddle Bronc Riding 564f52
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 issue of The Western Times.
Muffins with Mom 6c73l
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]
Willis Appears in Wallace County Court 485f6i
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]
Wallace County Students Attend Ag-Safety Day in Tribune 663548
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]
A family tradition: Hartman will be 5th Generation Graduate of WCHS 122h2n
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]
Governor Signs Senate Bill 114 3l4162
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]
Wright Has Record-Breaking Year 5b474y
Weskan High School sophomore Karsyn Wright recently broke the school record in the 400m with a time of 50.86 -and- the 100m with a time of 10.96. The previous 400m record was set in 1977 by Kevin Cox, Wright’s grandpa’s cousin, with a 51.3. Von Hoss had... [More]
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- New Farm Bureau Agent Opens Door in Former Ford Dealership
- Dust Storm Wreaks Havoc on Western Kansas
- Headed to State
- Pitch Players Begin New Win Streak
- Sixth Annual Cherries and Chocolates Held
- Pilgers and McKains Honored for Conservation Efforts
- Visit to the Capitol
- Coyotes Celebrate Allen's 1500th Point
TIMES GONE PAST 2w5nh
Times Gone Past 5/29/25 dxf
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]
Times Gone Past 5/22/25 6gt56
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]
Times Gone Past 5/15/25 5x1c1s
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]
Times Gone Past 5/8/25 5p3c6q
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]
Times Gone Past 5/1/25 h2z46
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 concert by the musical group... [More]
Times Gone Past 4/24/25 3u111h
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]
Times Gone Past 4/17/25 3f5r61
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 ed Dixie Schemm, Ronda Wagoner,... [More]
Times Gone Past 4/10/25 54334x
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]
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Bugle Notes 11/28/24 1fu3k
Peak travel season may be over, but that doesn't mean that we are clo 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 6s2k1s
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. ission... [More]
Annual Symposium held at Fort Wallace Museum 6o1h2o
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 6f6o5z
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 1b6s3a
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 1u3h61
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 p5p5r
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 1a6y4t
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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