Expect delays on U.S. 77 in May
Drivers can expect roads delays as they travel along U.S. 77 in northern Butler County beginning in early May.
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El Dorado Chamber of Commerce to host Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
The El Dorado Chamber of Commerce will once again host the annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast to commemorate National Day of Prayer.
Former corrections workers battle CoreCivic opening Leavenworth ICE detention center
LEAVENWORTH — Around the corner from a defunct for-profit prison owned by Tennessee-based CoreCivic, Marcia Levering walked carefully across a grassy field to a podium at Ray Miller Park, aided by her cane and a friend, to speak out against the company’s desire to open an ICE detention facility.
Aaron Lechien named Assistant Principal of the Year
Circle High School celebrated their Assistant Principal, Aaron Lechien, with a surprise pep assembly on March 28 after they found out that he had won the award for Kansas High School Assistant Principal of the Year. While he remains humble, Lechien spoke about his love for helping children and the administration staff who’ve guided him through his career.
El Dorado Rotary picks up trash, installs Little Free Library
The El Dorado Rotary Club spent Saturday morning in the chilly winds installing a free library and picking up trash alongside the north fence and under the bridge on N Main St near Dillons.
Several BNSF rail crossing closures this week
The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, (BNSF), has notified the county that they will have several scheduled rail crossing closures this week and a couple next week. The closures are expected to only last for one full day.
Kansas One Shot Turkey Hunt to Host Youth Participants this April
April 8, 2025 – The Kansas One Shot Turkey Hunt is excited to announce its selection of five youth hunters thanks to its continued partnership with Pass It On! Outdoor Mentors and the Kansas Wildscape Foundation. This year, exceptional kids from across the state of Kansas will have the unique opportunity to participate in this upcoming hunting event that will take place April 16-18, 2025.
Kansas lawmakers approve creation of new child care department, change regulations
TOPEKA — The House and Senate moved forward this week to create a new Kansas Office of Early Childhood, merging three departments that govern child care in the state, while loosening regulations for child care providers and providing an opt-out for required child vaccinations.
Trump authorizes U.S. military to begin occupation of federal land along southern border
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump late Friday signed a memorandum directing several agencies to start militarizing a stretch of the southern border, an escalation of the administration’s use of the U.S. military amid its immigration crackdown.
On reflection, Kansas House reverses course to override governor on 15 budget vetoes
TOPEKA — Three Republicans and three Democrats in the House dropped their opposition Friday to overriding Gov. Laura Kelly on 15 budget vetoes to meet the Senate halfway toward restoration of spending earmarks on the verge of being deleted from the appropriations bill.