El Dorado Times

The Coutts Memorial Museum of Art is one step closer to raising the needed funds for the first phase of its renovation project. Full Story »

U.S. Senator Pat Roberts today said the Troubled Asset Recovery Program (TARP), which has spent billions in federal funds to address failing financial institutions, should sunset December 31 to avoid further waste of taxpayer dollars. Full Story »

Visitors are invited to walk through the Butler County History Center’s new exhibit of miniature houses. Full Story »

The bargain hunting continues for radio systems manager Jim Neese in his quest to purchase equipment for the county's emergency communications system upgrades. Full Story »

The El Dorado City Commission took action to purchase the Prairie Trails County Club Golf Course for a discussed price of $2.2 million during their meeting Monday evening, although there is not a signed contract yet. Full Story »

Butler Community College and Emporia State University are joining forces to make a bachelor’s degree in business possible for place-bound students in the region. Full Story »

High school students will have the opportunity to earn scholarships by competing in the National High School Oratorical Contest. Full Story »

The Butler Community College Board of Trustees will be looking at several agreements with their off-campus sites during their meeting Tuesday. Full Story »

U.S. Senator Sam Brownback spoke Friday on the Senate floor about his concern over proposed cuts to Medicare in the pending health care bill. Full Story »

Jefferson Elementary held its annual Breakfast with Santa Saturday morning, bringing a number of families to the school. Full Story »

A reception recognizing the 20th Anniversary of Partners in Education Foundation will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the USD490 Central Office, 124 W. Central. Full Story »

The El Dorado City Commission will be presented with a couple of option to consider regarding the future of golf in El Dorado. Full Story »

Secretary of Wildlife and Parks Mike Hayden, Rep. John Grange, representatives from Frontier Refinery and the El Dorado State Park and others gathered Thursday at the El Dorado Lake for the unveiling of a new stone marking the entrance of the recently upgraded Frontier Refinery Campground. Full Story »

Area residents have the opportunity to make a donation to Flinthills Services, Inc., while receiving a tax break for themselves through the Life Enrichment Capital Campaign. Full Story »

Led by the American Legion Riders, the annual Christmas parade, put on by the Holiday Visions Committee, made its way down Main Street Thursday evening. Full Story »

U.S. Congressman Todd Tiahrt (R-Goddard) today issued the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 11,000 American jobs were lost during the month of November, keeping the national unemployment rate at double digits. Full Story »

The FlintHills Folk Music Guild is bringing the group Small Potatoes to town Saturday. Full Story »

Last week Butler County Commissioners heard requests for grant money from representatives of El Dorado Main Street, the Coutts Museum of Art, the Salvation Army and the City of Rose Hill. Full Story »

Two evenings of dancing and music will be held at Butler Community College Friday and Saturday. Full Story »

The city of El Dorado and Butler County offered a big “thank you” Wednesday to the inmates who work in the community with the annual Christmas With Friends event. Full Story »

Now through Dec. 23 the Butler County History Center is hosting a holiday food drive. Full Story »

The cold weather Wednesday didn’t dampen the the giving spirit in El Dorado as the KZSN Toy-A-Thon came to town. Full Story »

U.S. Senator Pat Roberts said the huge cuts to Medicare in the partisan health care reform bill would be devastating to seniors. On the Senate floor today, Senator Roberts spoke in favor of an effort by Senator John McCain (R-AZ) to eliminate the devastating Medicare cuts in the bill that would put seniors at risk. Full Story »

Ralph De Zago has entered the race for the next Kansas attorney general. Full Story »

Integrated Plastics Solutions, LLC (IPS), which has an office in Wichita and a warehouse in El Dorado, has applied for and received a conditional use permit to keep its recycling/plastics warehouse at 420 N. Industrial. Full Story »