Federal shutdown prevents Kansas labor department from releasing jobs report
TOPEKA — Kansas won’t release its monthly labor reports as a result of the federal government shutdown, the Kansas Department of Labor announced Friday.
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KBI raids yield hundreds of pounds of marijuana, thousands of joints, vapes and edibles
TOPEKA — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation seized hundreds of pounds of marijuana and tens of thousands of pre-rolled joints, THC vapes and edibles during raids last week at 18 retail stores across Kansas.
Dr. Tamara Daniel inaugurated as Butler Community College’s sixth president
On Thursday afternoon Dr. Tamara Daniel was sworn in as Butler Community College’s, (BCC), sixth president. She spoke about her vision for the college, what she’s experienced since stepping into the role in June and what makes the community special.
El Dorado Witches Night Out winners announced
After a successful second annual Witches Night Out event, the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of each contest plus the raffle winner of the evening.
Judge orders ex-police chief who led raid on Kansas newspaper to stand trial for deleted texts
MARION — Former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody probably committed a felony crime when he told a witness to delete text messages they exchanged before, during and after he led raids on a newspaper office and the publisher’s home, a district judge ruled Wednesday.
Trump looks to expand access to IVF through discount, employer coverage
President Donald Trump said Thursday his administration had negotiated a lower price for a major fertility drug and would issue a regulation allowing employers to cover part of employees’ fertility coverage.
Senator Moran visits Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital
Nikole Babb, nbabb@cherryroad.com On Friday morning, October 17, Senator Jerry Moran stopped in El Dorado to visit Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital, (SBAMH), staff and Board of Trustees to discuss…
USD 402 meet the candidates forum
Nikole Babb, nbabb@cherryroad.com This Sunday, October 19, the Augusta Education Association will host USD 402 Board of Education candidates running in the 2025 election. The candidates will meet with the…
A haunt to end Alzheimer’s
Cooper Drug Store reopens haunted house after six years to benefit nonprofit Nikole Babb, nbabb@cherryroad.com Tomorrow night for one night only, the Cooper Drug Store haunted house is back to…
Community in motion: Local BMX club builds community on two wheels
A community built on two wheels is quietly taking shape in El Dorado. From traveling to country to compete to practicing in the parking lot, the various aged bike riders, racers and tricksters will tell you this is exactly what the town needs.