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Butler students win 45 awards at 2022 Kansas Collegiate Media competition

May 9, 2022

Hands-on experience has long been a hallmark of Butler Community College’s Mass Communication department. Students eager to hone their journalistic skills can gain valuable experience within weeks of joining the Butler community. On-the-job training, experience, and guidance pay off in both personal satisfaction and public recognition. The pandemic notwithstanding, the recent efforts have paid off handsomely for Butler students.

Tornado sparks conversation about emergency weather alerts in Spanish

May 9, 2022

When an EF-3 tornado touched down in Sedgwick County on April 29, some residents had little time to react — and some didn’t receive warnings they could understand. One of the first houses hit belonged to a primarily Spanish-speaking family, said Sedgwick County Commissioner Sarah Lopez.

May 9, 2022

First created in 2017, “Be the Spark” grants were recently awareded to 19 Kansas Association for Youth (KAY) Clubs across the state – including a pair to Butler County clubs. El Dorado Middle school and Remington Middle School were each awarded grants this year to create or improve places in their communities where teens can be more physically active.

Thunderbirds, Orioles baseball split double header

May 8, 2022

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Augusta skate park project rolls forward

May 6, 2022

A project to construct a skate park in Augusta picked up a boost this week – a grant from a foundation dedicated to helping bring skate parks to life, supplementing fund-raising efforts and other grant applications.

Tosh named elementary principal in Newton

May 6, 2022

Teresa Tosh, who resigned her position as superintendent of El Dorado USD 490 a few weeks ago, was announced May 2 as principal of Sunset Elementary of Newton USD 373 for the 2022-2023 school year. “There was a family health scare in March, and it made us evaluate what we wanted to do.

Wolf recognized during National Child Nutrition Conference

May 6, 2022

TOPEKA — Two Kansas Child and Adult Care Food Program sponsors, including one from El Dorado, received national recognition for their hard work and dedication to child nutrition. Brooke Wolf, executive director of Quality Care Services in El Dorado, received the CACFP Inspire Trailblazer Award, which recognizes an organization or individual who successfully implemented innovative ideas and continued to administer the CACFP during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arerial survey of tornado damage

May 6, 2022

Aerial photography of tornado damage suffered in Andover will be made available, the result of a number of flyovers of the area the morning after an F3 torndado ripped through the city. “We are providing that to state and local authorities for their emergency response and diaster planning.

El Dorado High School’s National Honor Society hosts induction

May 6, 2022

Ceremony on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at the highschool auditorium. Family and friends attended the event which saw the induction of 6 new members. They are Avery Ash, Keylee Faudere, Jillian George, Quinn Houseman, Jordan Kohman and Aodfinn Mora-Bruce.

National Day of Prayer observed in El Dorado

May 6, 2022

The annual Mayor’s Community Prayer Breakfast was held May 5 at the El Dorado Civic Center. The event was hosted by the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce under the direction of Linda Baines and Bebee Thomas with breakfast being catered by Great Western Dining.