El Dorado Times

Those at the Coutts Museum of Art’s reception Friday learned a little more about Jessie Montes’s “cardboard” art during the reception. Full Story »

Kris Kobach is out spreading the word about his campaign for Kansas secretary of state. Full Story »

To link Kansans to programs providing assistance, Governor Mark Parkinson has designated United Way of the Plains the lead entity for 2-1-1 services in Kansas through Executive Order 09-09. Full Story »

A large crowd was in attendance at the Butler County History Center Saturday afternoon to see the World War II History Center’s reenactment of a Nov. 7, 1944 battle known as Operation Cobra Full Story »

El Doradoans gathered along Central Saturday morning to witness the parade during the Celebration of Freedom event. Full Story »

The city of El Dorado recognized several employees for their years of service to the city during the City Commission meeting Monday evening. Full Story »

El Dorado’s skating rink will be reopening soon, say new operators Kirbie and Aaron Busby. The skating rink recently shut down after the latest operators closed it. Full Story »

Engines roared at the sixth annual Permacross on Oct. 24. Full Story »

Joseph Drake was diagnosed on Oct. 1 with Leukemia. Full Story »

The Salvation Army got a jump start on its holiday collections with a donation of $6,500 from Butler County A.B.A.T.E. this week. Full Story »

Due to growing demands and an inflexible budget, Butler County Sheriff Craig Murphy has decided to suspend the D.A.R.E. program after the fall semester ends. Full Story »

U.S. Senator Pat Roberts was honored today as the most senior Marine in the U.S. Senate at a cake cutting ceremony on the 234th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. Full Story »

The H1N1 vaccine has started to arrive in Butler County, but at this time in limited quantities.  Full Story »

The Iron Horse Concert Hall will present solo guitarist David Rogers in concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Full Story »

Zany characters like the Cheshire Cat, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, the Mad Hatter and March Hare will all be a part of “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.,” an adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale. Full Story »

Visitors to the newest exhibit to the Erman B. White Gallery of Art at Butler Community College will be able to view a vast array of artwork. Full Story »

Around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday an accident involving a 2008 Toyota station wagon and a 2007 Kawasaki motorcycle occurred 1 1/2 miles east of Andover on Hwy. 54. Full Story »

The Butler County Commission’s Tuesday meeting started with a lively discussion between the commissioners and El Dorado resident Harold Cooper. Cooper was at the meeting to talk to the commissioners about upgrades to the countywide emergency communications system. Full Story »

The El Dorado City Commission received an update on the city’s first fall clean-up held in a few years. Full Story »

Cardboard…used to create textured landscapes, still-life vignettes, portraits and other dramatic scenes.  Full Story »

Families gathered Tuesday evening for the 12th annual spotlight on youth to kick off the Celebration of Freedom week of events, which conclude on Veteran’s Day. Full Story »

The El Dorado City Commission took the next step in implementing the automated refuse collection system in the city. Full Story »

On Saturday, the World War II History Center will be hosting its second Annual Open House.  Full Story »

Rudolf Budginas, pianist, will perform on stage at 3 p.m. Sunday in the El Dorado Middle School Auditorium. Full Story »

U.S. Senator Pat Roberts said health care reform proposals will raise health insurance premiums and hurt Kansas’ small businesses. Full Story »