Advance voting has started for primary election
Those wanting to cast their vote early in the 2022 Primary Election can do that this week. The Butler County Clerk’s office will be available from 8-5 p.m.
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Poll shows Kansans closely divided on constitutional amendment on abortion
TOPEKA — The first public poll for the Kansas constitutional amendment on abortion shows a close race and exposes other ideological divides over reproductive rights. Kansans will decide in the Aug.
Kansas corrections system grapples with 22.6% vacancy rate among prison staff
TOPEKA — Operations at the Lansing Correctional Facility were expected Wednesday to return to normal following lockdown of inmates and deployment of a tactical team and officers from other prisons to quell a melee in the maximum-security unit, state officials said.
Eldo Kids Week offers summer fun
“Movie Monday” was held at Central 6 Cinema with a free showing of “Minions: The Rise Of Gru.” Photo contributed “Museum Thursday” at the Butler County Historical Society Home of the Kansas Oil Museum included a host of educational activities. Photo contributed “Baseball Tuesday” was at McDonald Stadium with a game between the El Dorado Walnuts versus the Winfield Moos and included games and activities.
City to Conduct Free-Chlorine Burn to Disinfect Water System
The City of Augusta Water Division will be conducting a free-chlorine burn to disinfect the water distribution system from July 11 to August 8, 2022. Water utilities with chloramine disinfection use free-chlorine burns and system flushes to provide routine maintenance.
Wilson named director of Capper Foundation
Danielle Wilson has been named Director of Adult Services for the non-profit Capper Foundation’s South Central Kansas service area (El Dorado and Winfield/ Arkansas City). She had been serving as interim director.
County to host annual Baby Jubilee
August is National Breastfeeding Month and the Butler County Health Department is celebrating by hosting their annual “Baby Jubilee” on August 3, 2022, from 4-6 p.m. The event is an infant health fair for expectant parents and will be located at the Community Building (4-H), 206 N. Griffith St, El Dorado.
Police chief, city manager suspend Wichita police officers involved in racist messages
The action was taken over the officers’ involvement in racist and violent text messages. After reopening a case about racist and violent text messages sent by Wichita Police officers, Interim Police Chief Lemuel Moore announced Thursday that three officers have been suspended without pay.
Evergy pays $500K to settle consumer protection investigation into worthless warranties
Kansas’ largest electric utility, Evergy, must pay $500,000 for allegedly violating consumer protection laws by sponsoring home electrical warranties that provided no benefit. Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s office announced the agreement between prosecutors and Evergy in a news release Wednesday.
More than $11 million has poured into the Kansas abortion vote, and that could drive turnout
The two main campaigns slugging it out over whether to strip abortion rights from the Kansas Constitution reported raising a combined $11.2 million in the run-up to the vote on Aug. 2.