Tornado tears through in Andover, causing extensive damage
By Charles Chaney ANDOVER, Kansas — A tornado struck Andover on Friday night, just after 8 p.m. east of Andover Road and US-54/Kellogg Road. The… Login to continue reading Login…
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Butler Grizzlies football host spring game on Sunday night, invites community out
Charles Chaney The Butler Grizzlies are hosting their annual Purple & Gold spring game on Sunday and they’re inviting the community out to watch the… Login to continue reading Login…
Candlemaker opens store in Augusta
Owner, founder, & candlemaker of H+H Collection, Jennifer Penner opened a business that is not likely to be found anywhere else in Kansas. Her unique store isn’t all about selling her handmade products that are toxin-free scented candles with ordinary boutique items, instead H+H Collection also offers a Pour Room & an Eco Shop.
Chamber to host ‘Chocolate Crawl’
The El Dorado Chamber of Commerce will host the second annual Chocolate Crawl from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Kansas Legislature’s late-night surge covers sports betting, budget, KPERS and COVID-19
TOPEKA — The House and Senate completed a flurry of votes early Friday sending to Gov. Laura Kelly bills legalizing sports gambling, investing more than $1.1 billion in the state’s pension system and blocking government mask mandates for all contagious disease outbreaks.
Horde of Lincolns celebrate Kansas’ anti-slavery roots in trip to Lecompton
LECOMPTON — Abraham Lincoln(s) paid a visit to Lecompton’s Historical Society on Saturday — roughly 30 of them. The visitors were members of the Association of Lincoln Presenters, a group of men and women across the United States who enjoy portraying Abraham or Mary Todd Lincoln.
Butler County pulls multiple BASE grants
April 13 The City of El Dorado announced it was among the first round of awardees for the Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) economic development grant program. The City received $3 million for water infrastructure and industrial development.
Gov. Laura Kelly promises to sign bill eliminating Kansas sales tax on food by 2025
TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly pledged to sign a bill approved Thursday by the Legislature gradually eliminating the state’s 6.5% sales tax on groceries by January 2025.
Candlemaker opens store in Augusta
Staff report Owner, founder, & candlemaker of H+H Collection, Jennifer Penner opened a business that is not likely to be found anywhere else in Kansas.… Login to continue reading Login…
Veterans Reunion announced for June 17
The 34th annual Kansas Veterans & Family Reunion has been announced – planned for June 17 through 19 at Veteran’s Point of El Dorado Lake. The renuion is a nonprofit organization based in El Dorado dedicated to the celebration of members of the armed forces.