News - Wild West World
By Bill Wilson, The Wichita Eagle, Kan. Jun. 10--A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge slammed the brakes on Wild West World's proposed sale this morning, ordering an evidentiary hearing next week to determine if the property should be put back on the market. Judge Robert Nugent set the hearing for 9 a.m.
By Beccy Tanner, The Wichita Eagle, Kan. Feb. 4--After a sell-out Christmas season at Old Cowtown Museum, the Diamond W Wranglers are negotiating with city officials for construction of a new performing space there.
By Bill Wilson, The Wichita Eagle, Kan. Aug. 7--A handshake is still a deal at Kansas Golf and Turf. That's why its owner is struggling to recover six shuttles he rented to Wild West World founder Thomas Etheredge in one of those handshake deals.
By Ron Sylvester, The Wichita Eagle, Kan. Jul. 12--Wild West World sold 3,000 to 4,000 season tickets, and the failed theme park's bankruptcy lawyer hopes he doesn't have to mail legal notices to everyone who bought one.
By Bill Wilson, The Wichita Eagle, Kan. Jul. 10--Monday's bankruptcy filing by Wild West World should have no immediate impact on the Rev. Terry Fox's Summit Church. Fox said the church will continue to hold services at the park's Johnny Western Theatre.
