Music Hall of Fame Mar 28, 2008
On May 26, 2007, Bill Post Day was proclaimed in Arkansas City ... Also in 2007, Post attended the 70th reunion of his high school class, the Arkansas City High School Class of 1937 ... Post continues to work on his own body of work, having just recently written a song with Arkansas City resident Donny Huffman called Flyn by me which was released last week. (Wellington Daily News, KS)
Candidate forum Mar 15, 2008
He suggested remodeling and maybe setting a specific theme, such as the cities of Arkansas City and Winfield have done in the downtown area. Gilliland said it was unlikely downtown would ever have the department stores and grocery stores of the past, and a new focus should take place to get offices and service businesses downtown. (Wellington Daily News, KS)
4 matmen top list Mar 7, 2008
Arkansas City's Trison Graham was named Wrestler of the Year, while Valley Center's Brian Shelton and Newton's Jude Wilson shared Coach of the Year ... Garrett Jones, Arkansas City ... Trison Graham, Arkansas City. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Mourning Glory? Mar 7, 2008
In 1903, the Santa Fe Railroad ran a line from Arkansas City, Kansas, to Shawnee, Tecumseh, and points south. With branch line status, it served a much larger area. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Emporia first up for boys Mar 5, 2008
Euler was 10 of 16 in the Spartans' 70-39 sub-state championship win over Arkansas City, while Bloomquist was 8 of 20, including 14 3-point attempts. They combined for 44 of EHS' points. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
SWAT national competition Feb 29, 2008
The Sumner County SWATTeam is comprised of 35 people from around the County and from neighboring communities such as Winfield and Arkansas City. Started in October of 1997 with seven members the team has grown to a first-class unit including tactical, emergency dispatch, and mental health professionals. (Wellington Daily News, KS)
5A picks told Feb 27, 2008
Pool A Wichita West (1-19), Emporia (11-9), Valley Center (7-13) and Arkansas City (9-11) ... Pool B Topeka West (3-17), Emporia (16-4), Kapaun (13-7) and Arkansas City (4-16). (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
WyCo places eight wrestlers Feb 27, 2008
Arkansas City finished second with 137 points. J.C. Harmon s William Bowles had a solid finish to his prep career. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Locals sign with Cowley College Feb 26, 2008
Hargrove has tried to recruit for the Tigers based in Arkansas City, just south of Wichita but to know avail. But on Monday, Hargrove signed three softball players from Crawford County St. Mary's-Colgan infielder Monica Soper, Southeast pitcher Ashley Spencer and Girard shortstop Alysha Poteat. (SunOnline)
PHS places 4 at state tournament Feb 24, 2008
For Koehn, he lost his bid for a second straight title after falling to Scott Elliott of Arkansas City, 9-2 in the finals. "He laid some serious bricks for this program," Rieck said. (SunOnline)
Matmen eye state Feb 22, 2008
He's on the opposite side of state favorite Trison Graham of Arkansas City (32-6), but does have 39-6 Seth Mertins of Valley Center on his side ... Harmon's William Bowles (27-2) and Highland Park's Nick Moore (32-6) are potential roadblocks on Graber's side, while Arkansas City's Seth Elliott (34-1) is favored to make the finals on the other side. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Goodwin to seek reelection Feb 22, 2008
Kasha Kelley, R-Arkansas City, said she has no plans at present to run against Goodwin in the November election ... I get asked that question almost daily, Kelley the Arkansas City Traveler newspaper. (Wellington Daily News, KS)
MHS boys rout Valley Center Feb 21, 2008
Following a game in which every player scored at Arkansas City, 12 Bullpups broke into the scoring column here Tuesday in a 75-49 rout of Valley Center that clinched a tie for the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Division II title. MHS is now 8-0 in D-II play with road games remaining Thursday and Friday at Campus and Winfield respectively. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bullpups go to AC Friday Feb 15, 2008
Kurt Kinnamon has never lost to Arkansas City since he's been head basketball coach at McPherson High and he's now in his 13th year. And that includes a stretch where his younger brother, Clint, was the Bulldogs' head coach before he moved back to St. John, where he guided the Tigers to the Class 2A state title last year. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
MHS girls close in on title Feb 14, 2008
MHS can clinch a share of the title Friday at Arkansas City. It was a much closer game than anticipated, since the Bullpups blew out the Railers in the December meeting in the Roundhouse. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Llama conference to educate owners Feb 9, 2008
From 12:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, llama judge, Patti Morgan, Arkansas City, will put on a youth clinic with showmanship and training classes. Fourteen youth are coming from area states and Kansas to attend the clinic. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Kutil adds to Oklahoma connection at Cowley Feb 9, 2008
The Arkansas City, Kan. school added another Okie standout to its stable of runners on Thursday afternoon when Central's Cianan Kutil signed a national letter of intent to run cross country and track for the Tigers. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Police seek theft ring Feb 8, 2008
Area police departments and Wal-Mart security officers have been working together to bust the theft ring which has included thefts from Wellington, Winfield, Arkansas City, Emporia and northern Oklahoma. The Wellington Police Department is currently working half a dozen cases of theft from the Wellington Super Wal-Mart in connection with the Wal-Mart theft ring. (Wellington Daily News, KS)
Soldier coming home Feb 8, 2008
Wellington Daily News - News. Friday, February 08, 2008. (Wellington Daily News, KS)
Wal-Mart caper Feb 2, 2008
WINFIELD - Two arrests have been made in the Wal-Mart thieving ring targeting the retail stores in Winfield, Wellington and Arkansas City ... Winfield Police Chief Jerry DeVore said they have been working with police in the Arkansas City, Wellington and Emporia departments on similar cases. (Wellington Daily News, KS)
Wintry weather returns Feb 1, 2008
Winfield, Arkansas City and Udall school districts were also closed today, as were several Wichita and Wichita-area schools including Derby, Mulvane and El Dorado. Roadways were already snow-packed and slick by the time morning commuters started their drives, and emergency officials reported several persons sliding off the roadways. (Wellington Daily News, KS)
Former Prattan takes over lead role in Sanderholm case Jan 23, 2008
Justin Eugene Thurber, 24 of Arkansas City, was charged on Jan. 17, 2007 with capital murder, rape and aggravated kidnapping of Sanderholm, according to a press release from the Kansas Attorney General's Office. On Friday, Jan. 5, 2007 Thurber allegedly kidnapped Sanderholm following a dance practice, drove her to the southwest part of Cowley County where he allegedly raped and murdered her then put her car in the Cowley County State Fishing Lake. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Bullpups take action on the road Jan 8, 2008
The Bullpup girls are 5-2 overall and coming off a 53-21 muzzling of Arkansas City ... What we need to do a better job of is being able to finish games, Strathman said Friday after the win over Arkansas City, as the Bulldogs scored 11 points in the fourth quarter after having scored only 10 through three three quarters. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
No rust for Bullpup boys Jan 6, 2008
The Bullpups, playing their first game in two weeks, shot out of the gates with the game's first 16 points here Friday night and went on for an 80-38 pummeling of Arkansas City. The Bullpups scored 32 points off 31 Bulldog turnovers to improve to 7-0 and basically secured the No. 1 seed in the upcoming McPherson Invitational. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Stucky appointed to state library board Jan 5, 2008
Others appointed were Micaela Ayers, El Dorado, Butler County Community College library director; John Flower, Bonner Springs, SBC/AT Lori Goetsch, Manhattan, Kansas State University dean of libraries; Martha House, Council Grove High School librarian; Nancy Keith, Effingham, Atchison County elementary school principal; Donna Lauffer, Overland Park, Johnson County library CEO; Marisa Lewis, Wichita, Hawker Beechcraft Corporation engineering librarian; James Minges, Roeland Park, Northeast Kansas... (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Back in action Friday night Jan 4, 2008
Bullpups face Arkansas City in Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Division II action ... And they'll jump back into action here Friday night when they entertain Arkansas City in Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Division II play ... Arkansas City comes in 3-1, but hasn't played what could be considered a quality opponent. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bullpup girls roar past Colts Dec 23, 2007
MHS hosts Arkansas City on Jan. 4. MHS (69) -- Reed 1 1-2 4; J. Nowak 6 2-2 14; Buchman 3 0-0 6; Sorenson 6 0-0 14; Carlson 3 2-5 8; Seely 1 0-0 3; James 6 5-6 18; Houghton 1 0-0 2. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bullpups dedicate victory to Coach Frazier Dec 23, 2007
MHS, now 6-0, hosts Arkansas City on Jan. 4. MHS (78) -- Nieman 3 0-0 7; Walk 3 0-0 6; Burch 1 0-0 2; Bruner 1 0-0 2; Ruxlow 2 4-4 10; Gerhardt 5 0-0 11; Frazier 3 5-7 11; Anderson 3 2-2 8; Stucky 2 3-4 7; Ulsaker 1 0-0 2; Hawkinson 6 0-0 12. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
'This is my passion' Dec 23, 2007
" From Arkansas City to Parsons, Emery got his break at Labette Community College when their wrestling program and women's basketball team needed an announcer. Now, Emery has made a home as the public address announcer at Pittsburg State University. "I am hoping that at some time in the future people will refer to me as the official announcing voice of the Pittsburg State Gorillas," Emery said. "This is a passion for me and I take it extremely seriously. I want to be the very best that I can be... (SunOnline)
Church break-in Dec 20, 2007
The police chief also says hes looking into the possibility that the theives responsible might be from out of town, with Arkansas City and Ponca City, Okla. experiencing break-ins within the past couple of months. (Wellington Daily News, KS)
CornerBank ready for next step Dec 13, 2007
It has branches in Arkansas City, Wellington, Oxford, Douglass and Lawrence. In Lawrence, the bank moved eight years ago into the city's fast-growing west side, near 6th Street and Wakarusa. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
McPherson High matmen beat Bulldogs Dec 1, 2007
When the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association installed Arkansas City as the No. 2 team in Class 5A in its preseason poll, it did so on the assumption that the Bulldogs would field a full team. What it didn't know was that despite having four of the best wrestlers in the state returning, the Bulldogs don't have much else. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
MHS wrestlers open season Thursday Nov 29, 2007
MHS opens its season here Thursday hosting Arkansas City, which is ranked No. 2 in the Class 5A preseason poll ... The Bullpups defeated Arkansas City last year and went on to finish second in Division II of the AVCTL behind Valley Center ... Nov. 29 Arkansas City. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bullpups rule D-II grid team Nov 27, 2007
Backs -- Blake Tillman, McPherson; Jake Gaede, Newton; Jordan Fields, Arkansas City ... Linemen -- Caleb Linn, McPherson; Blair Hedges, Valley Center; Alex Koerner, Newton; Jordan Pegg Campus; Clint Bruce, Arkansas City; William Abernathy, Winfield ... Punter -- John Miller, Arkansas City. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Circle basketball opens with high expectations Nov 16, 2007
The T-Birds will face Arkansas City, Conway Springs and Haven. Comments. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Robert Francis (Bob) Pudden Nov 13, 2007
The rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Arkansas City ... Bob was born Nov. 9, 1922, in an old stone farmhouse just southwest of Arkansas City to Leo and Ruth (Clark) Pudden ... He began working for the Garvey Grain Laboratories in Wichita, until he took a job in Arkansas City with New Era Milling Co. later known as ADM in 1967, operating its laboratory. (Wellington Daily News, KS)
Mary Theresa Fleming Nov 13, 2007
Phillip Kreidler and wife Rosemary of Oxford, Chris Kreidler and wife Melinda or Arkansas City, and Matt Kreidler and wife Melissa of Udall, Kansas; grandchildren Anna Fleming, Livia Fleming, Cyrus Fleming, Issac Phillips, McKenna Fleming, Damien Phillips, Jonathan Fleming, Jared Thurman, Jonathan Nickum and Christopher Smith, baby Nickum and baby Fleming. Preceding her in death is her father George Kreidler Sr. and daughter-in-law Giselle Fleming. (Wellington Daily News, KS)
Bullpup kickers capture Player of Year, Coach of Year Nov 9, 2007
Forwards -- Robby Mayber, Valley Center; Michael Budd, Arkansas City; Dustin Crum, Campus; Missael Reyes, Newton. Midfielders -- Chad Nieman, McPherson; Zach Banick, Valley Center; Ron Posey, Arkansas City; Logan White, Winfield; Marc Mayer, Campus ... Defenders -- Adam Bruner, McPherson; David Rippe, Arkansas City; Tyler Lohmann, Valley Center and Jaryd Moore, Winfield. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Jordi James earns first-team honors Nov 8, 2007
Other picks included Katelyn Alexander and Casey Carr of Newton, Taylor Graham of Arkansas City, Emily Ledwich of Campus and Jordan Muller of Valley Center. Honorable mention selections included Ashley Andes and Kayla High of Winfield, Jennifer Decker of Valley Center, Kristen Eck of Campus, Sarah Marten of Arkansas City and Chelsea Gronau of Newton ... Arkansas City, 2-8 (NA). (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
McPherson College men win opener Nov 3, 2007
Leading the way was Arkansas City graduate Jorge Espino, who was recruited from Butler County Community College to provide some instant offense. He did exactly that in his debut with 23 points, including 5 of 11 from 3-point. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Liberal first test Saturday for Bullpups Nov 3, 2007
McPherson Sentinel's Sentinet - Sports. Saturday, November 03, 2007. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Butler cross country shines at Region VI?Meet Nov 2, 2007
The Butler Community College cross country teams turned in another winning effort at the Region VI Championships in Arkansas City Monday, with the women's team winning their seventh straight regional title. verall, we had another great Region meet for both teams, said Butler head coach Kirk Hunter. (El Dorado Times, KS)
County signs an emergency deal Oct 30, 2007
The Pratt County Commissioners voted to purchase a 1980 Pierce 85' truck from the Arkansas City Fire Department through Emergency Fire and Equipment, Mayfield for 85,000. Lettering and add-ons will bring the total cost to 135,000. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Grizzlies sweep Isom Invitational; Region Meet next Oct 24, 2007
The Region VI Cross Country Championships will take place next Monday at Arkansas City, hosted by Cowley College. Comments. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Bullpups finish 16-0 Oct 20, 2007
They will host a first-round playoff game Tuesday, perhaps against Arkansas City, according to Post. A win there and the Bullpups would again be home Thursday. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Southwestern favored for KCAC title Oct 19, 2007
The top newcomer is former Arkansas City High star Jorge Espino, who is expected to provide some outside shooting, while McPherson High grad Trent Ruxlow hopes to earn some time. The Mac women welcome a new coach in Marcus Hicks, who comes from York College. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Sports Column--Soccer team strives for perfection Oct 19, 2007
McPherson Sentinel's Sentinet - Sports. Friday, October 19, 2007. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Raiders claim top seed at Erie regional Oct 19, 2007
Carmel (23-13) and Arkansas City (5-26) in the other. Class 2A. (SunOnline)
El Dorado Middle School to join Pioneer League next fall Oct 18, 2007
Division III will have Andover, Andover Central, Winfield, Haysville Middle, Haysville West and Arkansas City. The teams in Division IV will be El Dorado, Circle, Augusta, Rose Hill, Mulvane and Wellington. (El Dorado Times, KS)
El Dorado eighth-graders tie for league title Oct 17, 2007
The El Dorado Middle School eighth-grade football team defeated Arkansas City 16-6 Thursday at El Dorado to clinch a share of the Walnut Valley League title, the Cats' first league championship since 1997. e were extremely pleased with the kids' performance, said EMS head coach Dustin Dooley. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Harriers 2nd, 3rd at league meet Oct 16, 2007
Other team scores were Valley Center (74), Newton (100), Arkansas City (143) and Winfield (146) ... Arkansas City (85) and Campus (87) rounded it out, as Winfield did not have full team. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
McPherson High doubles team reaches semifinals Oct 14, 2007
Gayer and Buchman, now 23-4, opened with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Megan McMahan and Rachel Gemmill of Miege, then followed that up with a 7-6, 6-1 triumph over Megan Myers and Siera Lundgren of Arkansas City. They are matched against St. Thomas Aquinas' Lujan Brouwer de Koning and Nicole Jara in today's semifinals. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Sports Schedule Oct 13, 2007
VOLLEYBALL -- McPherson High at Goddard, 8 a.m.; Heart of America Tournament at Moundridge, 9 a.m.; McPherson College vs. alumni, 7 p.m.; AVCTL Freshman at Arkansas City, 9 a.m; AVCTL JV at Winfield, 9 a.m.. CROSS COUNTRY -- McPherson High at AVCTL at Campus, 10 a.m.; McPherson College at Southwestern, 10:15 a.m.. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
McPherson High volleyball wins pair Oct 11, 2007
ARKANSAS CITY -- McPherson High's volleyball team pulled within one victory of 20 wins by sweeping two road matches Tuesday. MHS dispatched Arkansas City (25-15, 25-18) and avenged a loss to Campus (25-18, 25-18). (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Stucky leads Bullpups to Division II league crown Oct 7, 2007
The other two scores were by Arkansas City, one of those coming against the Bullpups' second-line players. The Bullpups, playing their first game as a No. 1-ranked team by Topeka and Hutchinson, actually weren't that sharp in the first half even though they led 26-0. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Orioles rout Elyria Christian 10-0 Oct 6, 2007
Augusta will face Mulvane in one game, while Rose Hill and Arkansas City will play in another game. The winners will face each other for the tournament title later in the day. (Augusta Daily Gazette, KS)
Bullpups' play merits No. 1 ranking Oct 5, 2007
The Hornets spanked Arkansas City 34-14 last week behind 147 yards rushing by Stevon Kline, which included three touchdowns. Young has been impressed with the Hornets, who went with a youth movement last year and it's starting to pay dividends, which could really show the benefits next year. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Hutchinson, McPherson paired in 5A Oct 5, 2007
Oct. 3 -- at Arkansas City. Oct. 10 -- Valley Center. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Gayer, doubles teams lead MHS netters Oct 3, 2007
Arkansas City was the best of the rest with 20 points, while other totals were Newton (13), Winfield (11), Valley Center (10) and Campus (8) ... They defeated Arkansas City's Vargas and Beauchamp 6-4, 6-0 for the title ... The No. 2 team of Staci Regier and Casyn Buchman also breezed to the title, with a 6-1, 6-3 win over Scott and Pate of Arkansas City in the finals. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Another JUCO in The Mix Oct 1, 2007
Having never played a minute of basketball at Cowley County Community College in Arkansas City, Kan. Montrell McDonald is beginning to emerge as one of the more heavily recruited players in the junior college ranks. (Kansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Prediction Column--Slumping Fearless forecaster Sep 28, 2007
Arkansas City 38, Valley Center 31 -- Valley Center was another of those teams to surprise our picker last week by defeating Campus. Campus 20, Winfield 14 -- Who knows how to pick the also-rans. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Sports Column--Inman's victory well desrved Sep 28, 2007
Campus, which beat the Bullpups last year, didn't put up much of a fight, Arkansas City, while possessing speed, had so little depth that it was frazzled by halftime and Winfield simply offered no resistance in a game over before it started as MHS was up 14-0 less than four minutes in. Now comes Newton, the game to determine the D-II champion. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Bullpups eye outright league championship Sep 28, 2007
The Railers' ground game was unstoppable last week against Arkansas City, as Jake Gaede rushed for 167 yards to lead the way. ot only does he have good speed, but he's very physical, Young said. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Panthers, on your mark - DHS runners take 1st, 2nd Sep 26, 2007
Last Thursday, Derby runners competed in the Arkansas City Invitational. In the varsity girls 4K run, Derby placed first, with a total team score of 28 and a time of 1:23:50. (Derby Daily Reporter, KS)
New casino twist Sep 25, 2007
Mr. Casino for Wellington wrote on Sep 25, 2007 7:43 AM:" Why would we want to put a casino near Mulvane where they voted No to a casino by over 70% and Wellington was in favor of the casino by nearly 70%. You people in Sedgwick county should have voted in favor of a Casino if you wanted a say. Are you really trying to make us believe that you would drive an extra 45 mins to Oklahoma if the Casino were located 7 miles further south right off the turnpike? C'mon people. And the jobs would not... (Wellington Daily News, KS)
