Dodge City Globe

06/24/2025

⛔️ US-56 CLOSED
U.S.-56 is closed between the west edge of Montezuma and the US-400 bypass because of a fatality crash. KDOT crews are directing traffic north at the US-400 bypass to US-50 and eastbound traffic north on Ingalls blacktop to US-50. Please slow down and use caution in the area.

06/23/2025

Christopher D. Pfeifer, 28, criminal possession of weapon by felon.

Frank D. Asebedo, III., 27, possession of ma*****na; possession of paraphernalia.

Alvaro J. Mendez-Lopez, 37, warrant.

Nicholas D. Henderson, 38, 2 counts possession of controlled substance; possession of paraphernalia; possession of ma*****na; possession of controlled substance.

Lucas W. Craig, 20, conspiracy distribute drugs; use communication facility in commission of a felony.

Derrell D. Wilmer, 38, possession of ma*****na.

Angelica A. Garcia, 29, probation violation.

Richard T. Kane, 38, criminal trespass; DUI.

Stephen A. Gonzalez, 52, probation violation; possession of ma*****na; possession of paraphernalia; interference with LEO.

Christopher D. Pfeifer, 28, criminal possession of weapon by felon.

06/23/2025

Andrew Evans
Dodge City Globe

A dozen medical students from the Wichita based Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine visited Dodge City June 16 and 17 to shadow local doctors as part of an immersion program to learn about rural medical practice.

KansasCOM is part of the Kansas Health Science University (KHSU), a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing innovative educational programs in emerging areas of health care. KHSU is, in turn, part of Community Solution Education System, a nonprofit education system consisting of six colleges and universities that use a shared infrastructure that collaborates to improve student outcomes.

Due to the growing need for health infrastructure, The Community Solution and KHSU established the Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KansasCOM) in 2019, welcoming its inaugural class in Aug. 2022. The goal of the college is to train future osteopathic physicians to provide effective, empathic and innovative care to optimize the health of patients and their communities. The campus features state-of-the-art technology and learning spaces, an osteopathic skills training center, standardized patient teaching rooms, large lecture halls, small group study rooms, and a virtual anatomy lab.

KansasCOM’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program attempts to incorporate a whole-person approach to treatment with a curriculum that is student-focused, patient-centered, and community-based. The school’s Simulation Center is an example of cutting edge technology and provides hands-on experience necessary for successful use of emerging medical technologies.

The program consists of four years of course and field work culminating in the acquisition of a degree followed by a residency where the future doctor observes and assists doctors in their practices. A residency program usually lasts three to five years according to Kasica Blick, KansasCom’s medical education hub director who was also present at the Dodge City medicine immersion program.

“KansasCOM is committed to training aspiring osteopathic physicians from rural parts of Kansas in an innovative, caring and inclusive environment so that they can return home after graduation and provide a higher standard of care to the areas that need it most,” Kansas COM’s Carrie Lindeman said.

Email writer [email protected].

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06/23/2025

Courtesy of 4-H

Nine Ford County 4-H members and two sponsors recently completed a two-year cultural exchange with 4-H members from Goodhue County, Minn. Ford County members traveled from Dodge City to Minnesota and stayed with host families to learn more about their 4-H program in their community and to also visit local educational attractions.

Ford County Extension Agent Ethel Schneweis traveled with the group and said the program provides an opportunity for local members to have a greater appreciation for other parts of the country, make new friends and have new experiences!

While in Minnesota, the group was provided

• a tour of the Minnesota State Capital

• state and county fairgrounds

• historical parks and hiking trails

• an Indian reservation’s buffalo herd

• the historic Sheldon Theatre in Red Wing

• a learned opportunity about the Duluth Trading company and Red Wing boots

• a tour the Byllesby Lock and Dam

• local community attractions and stores

Besides seeing the local attractions, members also learned about some of their agriculture industries, wildlife, trees and saw the Mississippi River many times while traveling.

Minnesota hosts also provided the opportunity for the Kansas group to travel into the state of Wisconsin and visit some local dairy stores before returning to Minnesota during the day trip.

Minnesota youth and sponsors were hosted by Ford County families in June 2024.

While in Kansas our group provided opportunities for our guests to visit our local businesses, including

• Boot Hill Museum

• a local feedlot

• the Strataca, Kansas Underground Salt Museum

• Fort Larned

• Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park

• Monument Rocks, aka the Chalk Pyramids

This group is open to 4-H members across Ford County ages 14+. The group also serves as our county’s ambassador group to help promote 4-H. For more information the Ford County 4-H Program, contact the Ford County Extension Office at 620-227-4542 or check out our online website of www.ford.ksu.edu for more information.

Welcome to Ford County Extension! Our programs present useful information related to Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, Horticulture, 4-H & Youth Development,Family Life, Healthy Living & Much More.

06/23/2025

P. E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) Chapter DZ celebrates 90 years at their regular scheduled monthly meeting. P.E.O. exists to raise money for the education of women. To mark this momentous occasion, 90 children’s books will be distributed to Dodge City Community College Library and several other locations in the community. [SUBMITTED PHOTO]

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06/23/2025

Ashley Burkhart Walker
Special to the Globe

I took a very unsuccessful walk on Sunday morn. I went out to the far corner of the pasture to get the milk cow and came back with no milk cow. Before I came back with no milk cow, I did make all the attempts I could, with the strength I had, to get her up from lying down.

I pulled on the halter rope, shook the rope while pulling, rocked her body from the back side, pulled her tail to the side, and yelled weird noises at her. She took none of these as a symbol to get up, first of all, you’d think she knew why I went to get her, ahem, we milk every morning. Instead, she tucked her head into her body, a nice restful position, and made me feel like a bully. Alas, I headed back to the barn and told the husband to grab a bucket of grain and see if he could motivate her. I was on a strict schedule.

She responded to my husband of course, he has a lot more pull to him than me, and we got her milked. I decorated a simple birthday cake as soon as milk was put away, something I prepped for well before harvest started by baking and freezing the cake ahead of time, then packed my ice chest and headed to the field, not before quickly cutting some fabric for my oldest daughter to sew though.

My youngest went with me again. She obviously was not going to be in the field with me the whole time, but she packed snacks like she was. She settled into the buddy seat, and we barely started harvesting when she pulled out her first snack. Snacking doesn’t stop her from talking either. She jabbers and continuously snacks. When she’s done with her snack, she starts digging in my ice chest.

I’ve learned to pack more when I know I’ll have company, but I tell her she can’t have it all. I blame her tractor snacking tendencies on my mom. I had my grain cart driving days when I was younger, but as time went on, my mom did it full time and I gave her un-needed breaks when dad told me. When my kids came along, granny’s buddy seat was one of their favorite places, and the snacks were top rate.

My mom could have dinner and supper packed for everyone in the field by the time they left in the morning and had snacks for the kids. She even had little disposable cups tucked away in her “tractor bag” so the grandkids could all have sips of her bottled pop. My youngest must have thought this was the norm, you get in harvest equipment, they have snacks for you. Of course, Gramps always shared with them too. It was when she started assuming the truck drivers, who weren’t always family, would share snacks as well that we figured she just thought harvest time was the time to pass snacks around, or to her at least.

Have a safe and happy harvest and catch my next recipe next week.

*Ashley Burkhart Walker is a stay-at-home mom in Kinsley. Follow her on Facebook at Heart Homestead to see all her kitchen creations and so much more!

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06/23/2025

Mark Shelton
Dodge City Globe

The Dodge City A’s showcased a relentless offensive attack over the weekend, winning two of three high-scoring thrillers against the Denver Cougars at Cavalier Field. Fueled by power at the plate and late-game heroics, the A’s bats exploded for 55 runs across the series, with standout performances from several key hitters.

The A’s opened the series Friday with a 23-19 slugfest loss, despite a career night from Isaiah Velazco. The A’s slugger homered twice — in the first and seventh innings — and drove in a staggering nine runs in a losing effort.

Velazco’s first home run came after a gritty nine-pitch at-bat in the bottom of the first, trimming into Denver’s early 7-run outburst in the opening frame. Denver’s Zeke Minic and Cayden Trujillo delivered the early damage with a three-run double and two-run homer, respectively, as the Cougars jumped out to a commanding lead.

The A’s fought back throughout the night, with Edwin Silverio adding multiple hits and an RBI single during a furious seventh-inning rally that cut the deficit to 19-12. Velazco’s three-run blast in that frame kept Dodge City within striking distance, but Denver piled on insurance runs late, including a two-run homer by Minic in the ninth.

While Velazco carried the offense, multiple A’s contributed at the plate. Silverio, Cade Culbreth, Kayne Carlos, and Jacoby Radcliffe each had multi-hit nights, and the team drew six walks in the marathon contest. The Cougars, led by Minic’s six-RBI performance, pounded out 22 hits in the win.

The A’s flipped the script on Saturday in another offensive showcase, storming back from a 12-run deficit to shock Denver 17-16 in one of the wildest games of the season.

Trailing 14-3 entering the bottom of the seventh, Dodge City erupted for 13 runs in the inning, highlighted by a dramatic grand slam from Radcliffe that put the A’s ahead. Culbreth again played a starring role, launching two home runs — a solo shot in the second and another in the seventh — finishing with five RBIs.

Denver answered in the ninth with a game-tying homer from O’Connor, but Dodge City held firm to secure the win. Ryan Young earned the win in relief, tossing 3.1 innings down the stretch.

Radcliffe, Culbreth, Dominic Roberts, and Jadin Moreno all posted multi-hit games, while Velazco displayed incredible plate discipline, drawing four walks. The A’s collectively worked 14 walks on the day, showing patience to fuel their comeback.

Sunday’s series finale followed a familiar script — offensive fireworks and late drama — but once again, Dodge City found a way to close it out, holding on for a thrilling 19-18 victory.

Culbreth stayed hot, belting his third homer of the series and adding three hits. Edward Gregory provided instant offense as well, launching a two-run homer in the first and later driving in three runs overall. Hammond added a two-run double as the A’s built a 12-6 lead midway through the game.

Denver mounted another furious rally, tying the game in the ninth after a pair of home runs, including a three-run blast from Blake Roberts, who finished 4-for-5 with six RBIs. But the A’s escaped with the narrow victory to take the series.

Blake Coleman led Dodge City with four hits, while Silverio, Hammond, and Radcliffe contributed multiple steals as the A’s stayed aggressive on the basepaths with eight stolen bases.

Despite surrendering 57 runs over the three-game set, the A’s potent offense proved to be the difference, piling up 50 hits and 55 runs of their own.

Culbreth (four home runs, 11 RBIs), Velazco (two home runs, nine RBIs), Radcliffe (grand slam, eight RBIs), and Gregory (six RBIs) powered the offensive outburst, while Silverio, Coleman, and others consistently provided traffic on the basepaths.

The high-octane series may not have been a clinic in pitching or defense, but it certainly showcased the A’s dangerous lineup — one capable of erasing deficits and producing fireworks every time they step to the plate.

The Dodge City A’s showcased a relentless offensive attack over the weekend, winning two of three high-scoring thrillers against the Denver Cougars at Cavalier Field. Fueled by power at the plate and late-game heroics, the A’s bats exploded for 55 runs across the series, with standout performanc...

06/23/2025

Ted Harbin
Twisted Rodeo

ALVA, Okla. – A student’s education doesn’t end with graduation.

No, a good student is always learning, always craving a chance to be better. Even as his sophomore year has wrapped, Northwestern Oklahoma State University cowboy Colter Snook added a few more lessons to his notebook over the past week at the College National Finals Rodeo.

“I’ve just got to score better and need to stop being so danged afraid of the barrier,” said Snook, a team roping header from Dodge City, Kansas. “I was never once on the barrier and about half a foot off it on average.”

The barrier line is a rope that crosses the heading box and offers the steer the adequate head start. Being “on the barrier” means the cowboy and his horse are timing the start at the most opportune moment. In an event where times are separated by tenths of a second, every millimeter counts. Being late could be the difference between a good time and one, well, not so good.

Alas, breaking the barrier is also deficit, adding 10 seconds to a qualified time. All those factors play a mental game in a competitor’s mind. Add adrenaline and the pressure of the college finals, and there was a lot going on in the young roper’s mind, but he found success in spite of it.

Roping with Cale Morris of Western Oklahoma State College, the tandem stopped the clock in 6.2 seconds to finish in a tie for second place in the opening round. They were solid in Round 2 with a 7.0-second run. Things got a little dicey after that. Despite having a no-time in the third round, their two-run cumulative time of 13.2 seconds earned them a fourth steer in Saturday’s championship round.

“In that third round, I safety’d up a little bit. I had a good shot on my second swing, and I rated my horse off and took another swing,” Snook said. “I split the horns. If I would have just cut loose with it, I probably would’ve got them both covered.”

Both? Yeah, he’s referring to his final-round run, another no-time. Though Snook got a better start, he failed to secure the dally – team ropers use ropes not tied to the saddle horn like tie-down and breakaway ropers, so in order to tighten the line, they must wrap the ends of their ropes around the horn. By the time he gathered his dally, he, Morris and the steer were near the end of the tiny arena in Casper, Wyoming.

“I turned (the steer) right back around, but Cale’s horse had to turn completely around,” Snook said. “Cale hit the front leg.

“I just need to be sharper. If I break the barrier, it’s not the end of the world. I need to stop being afraid of it. Even if we’d broke the barrier on that third cow, it would have kept us in it.”

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06/23/2025

Mark Shelton
Dodge City Globe

Fueled by a pair of defensive touchdowns and a strong game plan that capitalized on stiff winds, the West squad rolled to a 26-8 victory over the East in Saturday’s Kansas Shrine Bowl at Memorial Stadium.

The West opened both halves with the wind at its back after Head Coach Dominick Di**le twice elected to kick off, a strategy that paid dividends immediately. With gusts reaching 30 mph, Wellington’s Brody Weir pounced on a windblown punt muffed in the end zone by East returner Bravin Powell-Brown, giving the West an early 7-0 lead.

While the East answered in the second quarter behind Powell-Brown’s 51-yard touchdown run, followed by a successful two-point conversion pass to Elzie Slaughter, the West quickly regained control.

Norton quarterback Eli Jones capped a short drive with a 2-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter, giving the West a 13-8 lead. Just minutes later, Maize South’s Christian McDonald delivered the game’s biggest defensive highlight, picking off an East pass and racing 28 yards for a touchdown, stretching the West’s advantage to 19-8.

Cheney’s Josh Burdick, who was named the game’s Most Valuable Player, capped the West’s scoring with a 1-yard touchdown plunge later in the period. Burdick also led the West’s passing attack, completing 7 of 11 throws for 90 yards.

The East offense struggled to regain momentum in the second half against a relentless West defense that forced multiple turnovers and capitalized on field position throughout the contest. Powell-Brown led the East rushing attack with 54 yards on just three carries, while Max Huston and Powell-Brown combined for 85 passing yards.

The West outgained the East in total offense, with standout receiving performances from Karlan Ransom (3 catches for 46 yards) and Jace Adler (3 catches for 31 yards).

Following this year’s Shrine Bowl in Dodge City, the event will shift back east as part of a new multi-year partnership with Emporia State University. Emporia, which has hosted the Shrine Bowl six times — most recently in 2023 — will serve as the game’s home beginning in 2026. Welch Stadium on the Emporia State campus will host the Shrine Bowl on June 27, 2026; June 26, 2027; and June 24, 2028.

Fueled by a pair of defensive touchdowns and a strong game plan that capitalized on stiff winds, the West squad rolled to a 26-8 victory over the East in Saturday’s Kansas Shrine Bowl at Memorial Stadium.

06/23/2025

Mark Shelton
Dodge City Globe

The Southwest Kansas Storm came into Clarksville, Tenn. Sunday afternoon with hopes of advancing one step closer to Arena Crown 2025. As the No. 3 seed in the Arena Football One playoffs, they faced a tall task against the second-seeded Nashville Kats in front of a sold-out, electric crowd. Despite an inspired effort led by quarterback Jalen Morton and wideouts Demarius Washington and Charles Hall IV, the Storm fell just short in a 48-43 nail-biter that could easily be described as one of the most entertaining games of the season.

The playoff matchup opened with both defenses flexing their strength. The Storm’s decision to defer to the second half gave Nashville the opening possession, but both teams would start the game with turnover-on-downs after grinding defensive stands. On their second drive, the Storm showed flashes of their explosive capability. Morton, evading pressure with a 24-yard scramble, followed it up with a 21-yard touchdown strike to Washington. A missed extra point kept the Kats ahead 7-6.

Southwest Kansas found themselves pinned by costly penalties during much of the first half. However, the offense remained resilient, with Morton engineering a late second-quarter touchdown drive capped by a 15-yard pass to Jarius Grissom. The Storm trailed 22-12 at halftime but had reason to be confident heading into the second half with possession and momentum.

The third quarter saw the Storm offense roar back to life. A quick 23-yard completion to Hall IV set up Washington’s second touchdown of the afternoon, closing the gap to 22-19. Even as Nashville answered with another deep strike, the Storm remained poised. Burkhard’s field goal and another methodical scoring drive, punctuated by Washington’s third touchdown, kept the Kats within striking distance.

Entering the fourth quarter, the Storm were down just 35-29. The offense continued to deliver as Morton hit Hall IV for his second touchdown of the game, capping a brilliant day for the standout receiver. Though Nashville responded with a touchdown of their own, the Storm never blinked. With under two minutes remaining, Hall IV found the end zone again to cut the deficit to five. Unfortunately, the ensuing onside kick was recovered by Nashville, who ran out the clock to seal the win.

Despite the loss, the Southwest Kansas Storm turned in a performance that highlighted their talent, depth, and resolve. Quarterback Jalen Morton was exceptional, throwing for 296 yards and six touchdowns, navigating pressure with both poise and athleticism. His top targets delivered in a big way: Washington tallied 119 yards and three touchdowns on eight receptions, while Hall IV exploded for 145 yards and two scores, consistently breaking through the Kats’ secondary.

The Storm offensive line allowed just one sack all game, a testament to their cohesion and protection schemes. Defensively, Michael Lawson and Keon Clary were tackling machines, combining for 18 stops. Joe Golden added the Storm’s lone sack, while Burkhard chipped in with four PATs and a field goal. If there was a blemish, it was discipline — the Storm committed 11 penalties, a number that proved costly in such a tight contest.

Head Coach Gary Thomas and the Southwest Kansas Storm have plenty to be proud of despite the playoff exit. This was a team that battled injuries, adversity, and a raucous road environment, and still went toe-to-toe with one of the best in the league. With an elite quarterback, dynamic playmakers, and a disciplined line, the Storm have the foundation to be contenders for years to come in Arena Football One.

The Southwest Kansas Storm came into Clarksville, Tenn. Sunday afternoon with hopes of advancing one step closer to Arena Crown 2025. As the No. 3 seed in the Arena Football One playoffs, they faced a tall task against the second-seeded Nashville Kats in front of a sold-out, electric crowd. Despite....

06/23/2025

Mark Shelton
Dodge City Globe

The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association (KBCA) All-Star Games once again brought together the top high school basketball talent from across the state, delivering a night of high-level competition and memorable moments at Kansas Wesleyan on Saturday. The annual summer showcase featured fierce competition but also plenty of camaraderie as longtime rivals became temporary teammates.

Gold Runs Away in Boys All-Star Game

In the boys contest, the Gold squad delivered a dominant performance, rolling to a 107-61 victory over the Blue team behind a balanced offensive attack and suffocating defense.

“It was great not having to worry about them anymore,” said Andover’s Sam Kim, who finished with 13 points and a game-high seven assists. “You only had to worry about the good stuff.”

Kim was part of a loaded Gold starting lineup that included several of his toughest opponents from the high school season — McPherson’s Gabe Pyle, Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s Corbin Johnson, Derby’s Jack Ulwelling, and Wichita Heights’ Amalachi Wilkins — now united under the coaching duo of McPherson’s Kurt Kinnamon and Kapaun’s Steve Eck. Both coaches led their schools to repeat state championships in March and now saw their top players combine forces.

Pyle, recently named Mr. Kansas Basketball — joining his brothers Drew and Ben as past recipients — led all scorers with 19 points. Elyria Christian’s Ty Romero added 14 points, and Ellinwood’s Landon Simpson chipped in 10, all after halftime as the Gold exploded for 60 second-half points. Reed Friesen (8 points), Jack Perry (9 points), and Bear Moddelmog (9 points) all added key contributions off the bench, while Macksville’s Diego Esparza applied constant defensive pressure.

The Blue team jumped out to a quick 16-8 lead in the first five minutes but cooled off considerably, finishing just 19-of-80 from the field and 7-of-43 from three-point range. Ottawa’s Caleb Hepner, Shawnee Mission Northwest’s Tyler Salmon, and Goodland’s Brady Brumbaugh each scored 11 points for the Blue.

For many, it was a rare chance to share the court with longtime rivals.

“We’ve got so many great players from around the same area, so to team up and put it all together was a lot of fun,” said Johnson.

For Coach Steve Eck, who has spent years coaching against several of these standouts, the night was especially enjoyable.

“I told Burdick and Wilkins, ‘I’m glad you guys are on my side this time — I’m tired of seeing your faces,’” Eck joked.

Kim, who will continue his career at Washington University in St. Louis, summed it up simply: “Small-school guys can hoop. I want people to know that.”

Blue Holds Off Gold in Girls Thriller

The girls game delivered its own dramatic finish as the Blue squad pulled away late for a 70-61 win over the Gold team, thanks in large part to a clutch performance from Twin Valley League standouts Anna Jueneman of Hanover and Oen Deters of Centralia.

Longtime league rivals and close friends, Jueneman and Deters had dreamed of finally playing together. But when coaching rotations initially placed them in separate groups, they successfully lobbied Blue coaches — including their own high school coaches Chris Beikman (Hanover) and Dusty Thompson (Centralia) — to share the court.

“We’ve been waiting for this day literally since the teams came out,” Jueneman said. “So we talked them into it.”

The duo delivered when it mattered most. With the Blue clinging to a narrow lead late in the fourth quarter, Deters banked in a crucial 3-pointer off a Jueneman assist, then Jueneman followed with her only 3-point attempt of the night — a dagger that helped seal the win.

“I passed it to her for the assist and she actually called bank on that one,” Jueneman said, with Deters confirming. “The bench girls heard it.”

Jueneman finished with a team-high 12 points, while Deters added 10 points and four steals. Their leadership helped the Blue overcome a late Gold surge after trailing 34-28 at halftime and 53-50 after three quarters.

Both players were coming off decorated high school careers: Jueneman led Hanover to three straight Class 1A Division II state titles, while Deters capped her Centralia career with a perfect 26-0 season and a Class 1A Division I championship in March.

“There are a lot of great players in 3A, 2A, 1A,” Deters said. “Everybody here is an all-star and that’s what makes it fun.”

Wellington’s Val Norwood, this year’s Miss Kansas Basketball recipient, led the Gold squad with 16 points, capping her stellar senior year after leading the Crusaders to their first-ever state championship in Class 4A. Andover’s Aliyah Green, Arkansas City’s Saliyah Henderson-Johnson, and Hoxie’s Emily Bainter each added seven points for the Gold.

Despite the loss, Norwood appreciated the chance to compete alongside new teammates.

“This game was nice to play with other people and meet them as well,” Norwood said. “It was a great experience.”

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