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Andover boys pulls away in second half, avoids 5A’s upsets
By LIONEL TIPTON ANDOVER, Kansas – For much of his high school career, Andover senior Josh Kim has been a key component of the Trojans’ offense. But Kim suffered through…

Early offensive outburst helps Circle roll to fifth straight
By LIONEL TIPTON TOWANDA, Kansas – There might have been just one seed separating Circle and Winfield, but Tuesday night’s sub-state opener showed it to be a much wider gap.…

Three USD 490 students exhibit art at YAM state contest
Three students within the El Dorado Public Schools district have been chosen to display their art through the Youth Art Month state-wide art contest, (YAM). Only one student from each school in Kansas is selected to exhibit, making it a fierce competition at each school district.

Leadership Butler kicks off Class of 2025
Leadership Butler Class of 2025 kicked off their first class session last week on Wednesday, February 26 where they learned to dismantle the norms of leadership.

El Dorado Chamber of Commerce celebrates at annual dinner
The El Dorado Chamber of Commerce celebrated another year of service to the business community on the evening of Thursday, February 27. The Civic Center packed in 170 attendees including members, guest speakers and organizational personnel. The evening concluded with a catered dinner by Great Western Dining, guest speaker and awards ceremony.

Butler County EMS Lifesave Banquet recognizes seven cardiac arrests
The 7th Annual Butler County Emergency Medical Services Lifesave Banquet was held on Thursday, February 27, at The Point Events Center in Augusta. Coordinated by Stuart Funk, Butler County EMS Paramedic and Public Outreach Director, the event celebrates survival from cardiac arrest. It brought together survivors and their families, first responders, and community members to honor and recognize every link in the chain of care.

Butler County girls high school basketball playoff pairings
BY CHARLES CHANEY The girls high school basketball playoffs have begun in Butler County and for some, there are titles to be had and there are other schools who are…

Butler County boys high school basketball playoff pairings
BY CHARLES CHANEY Welcome to March. Where the baskets mean a little more and the games get more intense. Most of the schools are still alive in the postseason, with…

Flinthills girls come alive in second half to make sub-state final
By LIONEL TIPTON ROSALIA, Kansas – Second-seeded Flinthills and No. 7 Canton-Galva sputtered through a sloppy first half Saturday night, with each team committing 12 turnovers and combining for 32 total points. But the pace picked…