The El Dorado Police Department is hosting the National Night Out, on Tue., Aug. 6th, from 5-7 p.m. at East Park. This is an annual community-building campaign aimed at fostering police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. National Night Out is a nationwide initiative that works to bring neighbors together and enhance the relationsh…

El Dorado Main Street held its quarterly Downtown Assembly on Tuesday, Aug. 8th at Charley’s Appliances. The meeting was initiated by Jeff Christensen, the President of the El Dorado Main Street Board and he began by introducing Tyler Norris, a board member from the Branches Pregnancy and Family Resource Center. Norris updated attendees on their bu…

First Baptist Church in El Dorado is holding Vacation Bible School (VBS), July 10-14th. This year's theme is "Stellar" and the kids will be learning about and supporting the Community Aid Network (C.A.N.) throughout the week.

Flint Hills Fiddler, Derrick Doty, gave his presentation "The Magic Lantern & Instruments Show" at the Butler County History Center Home of the Kansas Oil Museum. He shared little known stories of the history of music and musicians in Kansas. Doty can be found by visiting his website: https://flinthillsfiddler.wordpress.com/ Learn more about the Fi…

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On Saturday, March 5, 2022 the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce hosted a Legislative Coffee sponsored by the Butler County Farm Bureau Association. In attendance were District 12 Representative Doug Blex, District 75 Representative Will Carpenter and District 14 Senator Mike Fagg. They spoke to Butler County residents about the work they are currently…

The El Dorado Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Phil Benedict, sat down with me to share some of the exciting new changes to the Chamber of Commerce for the new year.

I recently had the opportunity to visit the Coutts Museum for their current Museum-wide exhibit “What is Art?” The exhibit features: Sculpture and 2D work from Dallas Dodge Prints from Jennifer Callaway Jewelry from Jillian Marsh Graffiti from Belle Rausch - Wichita Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers Guild As well as an installation piece from curator Sh…

Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital opened its doors on September 19, 1931. Ninety years later, they celebrated their continued service to El Dorado and the surrounding communities with an employee appreciation luncheon. On Monday, September 20, 2021, a birthday celebration was held on the lawn in front of the section of the hospital building that hou…

May 6th is this year's National Day of Prayer and the day will begin in El Dorado with the Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. Robin Forpahl is the guest speaker at this year's event which will be held at the Civic Center. The Butler County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meets quarterly to give partners an opportunity to stay up to date wit…

Butler Community College instructors Larry Friesen and Amanda Hadley have been named recipients of the John and Suanne Roueche Excellence Awards for 2021. Each year the awards are presented by the League for Innovation in the Community College. EverydayElDorado.com

"Crossroads: Change in Rural America" is a Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit and Butler County Historical Society Home of the Kansas Oil Museum is a partner site and host to "The Changing Faces and Place in Butler County." Community Aid Network (CAN) is a local resource to help those in financial need and volunteers Barbara Day, Joy Cushman and Dorthy …

Nancy Griggs, according to an article in the Walnut Valley Times in 1895, was described as a women who “…came of that sturdy, rugged pioneer stock, whose indomitable will, honesty and courage laid the foundation of this nation and paved the way, through untold hardships for a civilization, the broadest and highest in the worlds history. This was th…

The Culinary Arts program at Butler Community College is moving forward with what some are calling “Culinary 2.0.” Scott Redler, co-founder and COO of the fast-casual restaurant franchise, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, and wife Betsy announced Thursday, that they and Vantage Point Properties, Inc. are making significant donations to the B…

Frank Gordy is the namesake of Gordy Park and Gordy Street, both located in the heart of El Dorado, Kansas. The 140 acre tract which comprised the original townsite was entered on March 23, 1868, by B. Frank Gordy, and a plat of the townsite filed for record in the succeeding month. Shortly after entering his claim, Gordy sold a fifth interest each…

On this episode, we hear from El Dorado native Sierra Marie Bonn, Miss Southwest 2020, as she shares a bit of history on scholarship programs through the years in Kansas, including a fun fact about El Dorado's connection with the Miss Kansas Organization. Learn more about Sierra by visiting documentary.sierrabonn.com…

William Hildebrand is listed as the first white settler in Butler County. He is also identified as a horse thief. Nothing else is mentioned about him in the history books. But there is always more to a story... Celebrating 150 Years in El Dorado is brought to you through a partnership with Everyday El Dorado in conjunction with Golden Road Studios,…

William Hildebrand is listed as the first white settler in Butler County. He is also identified as a horse thief. Nothing else is mentioned about him in the history books. But there is always more to a story... Celebrating 150 Years in El Dorado is brought to you through a partnership with Everyday El Dorado in conjunction with Golden Road Studios,…

Judge J.C. Lambdin was the Chairman of the Board of Eldorado Town Company in September 1871, when election was first held for Mayor, Council Members and Sheriff. This election on September 12, 1871, marked the date we officially recognize as the founding of El Dorado but was not the town's beginning. The beginning is documented as June 15, 1857 whe…

A special Halloween episode featuring a story in the headlines on October 31, 1904 This series is brought to you through a partnership with Everyday El Dorado in conjuction with Golden Road Studios, butler County Historical Society Home of the Kansas Oil Museum, the City of El Dorado, KBTL 88.1 The Grizz and our series sponsor, Linda Baines, Realto…

Brigadier General Alfred Washington Ellet was born on October 11, 1820 and the 200th anniversary of his birth is this year (2020). Ellet began investing in El Dorado in 1873 and made many trips to visit his son, Edward (E.C.) Ellet, before finally locating Butler County. Along with his son Edward, and friend Nathan Frazier, he helped organize the B…

Brigadier General Alfred Washington Ellet was born on October 11, 1820 and the 200th anniversary of his birth is this year (2020). Ellet began investing in El Dorado in 1873 and made many trips to visit his son, Edward (E.C.) Ellet, before finally locating Butler County. Along with his son Edward, and friend Nathan Frazier, he helped organize the B…

This is the second part to the episode "Free State or Bust and the Political Climate in Kansas surrounding the founding of El Dorado" Guest and Historical Consultant, Ken Spurgeon helps to give a bigger picture of the state of affairs in the Kansas Territory leading up to the founding of Eldorado as a town, in 1858; Kansas as a state, in 1861; and …

Free State or Bust and the Political Climate in Kansas surrounding the founding of El Dorado. Guest and Historical Consultant, Ken Spurgeon helps to give a bigger picture of the state of affairs in the Kansas Territory leading up to the founding of Eldorado as a town, in 1858; Kansas as a state, in 1861; and some of the factors that led to the Civi…

Do you say El-Door-A-doh or do you say El-door-Ah-doh? How did the founding father's say it and has it remained the same or changed over the years? In this episode, we discover the road taken to arrive in El Dorado and what the original settlers found when they got here. Founded as a city of the third class on September 12, 1871, El Dorado was firs…

Do you say El-Door-A-doh or do you say El-door-Ah-doh? How did the founding father's say it and has it remained the same or changed over the years? This excerpt is from our upcoming episode title "All Roads Lead to El Dorado (or Eldorado) and the Search for Gold" to air on KBTL 88.1 locally Wednesday, September 16th at 12 p.m. and can be heard by s…

We are beginning a new series here on Everyday El Dorado in celebration of El Dorado's 150th year. Founded as a city of the third class on September 12, 1871, El Dorado was first founded as Eldorado Town Company on February 6, 1858 by an act of the Kansas Territory Legislature. El Dorado's history has been past down through the history books, but i…

This excerpt from the premier episode of "Celebrating 150 years in El Dorado" discusses the Souther Kansas Stage Company that conducted four-horse coaches between Emporia and El Dorado beginning in 1870. Trail ruts from this road that brought immigrants and visitors to Eldorado can still be seen today on the North end of El Dorado. The full episode…

We are beginning a new series here on Everyday El Dorado in celebration of El Dorado's 150th year. Founded as a city of the third class on September 12, 1871, El Dorado was first founded as Eldorado Town Company on February 6, 1858 by an act of the Kansas Territory Legislature. Subscribe to the podcast to join us as we hunt for history and revive t…

We are beginning a new series here on Everyday El Dorado in celebration of El Dorado's 150th year. Founded as a city of the third class on September 12, 1871, El Dorado was first founded as Eldorado Town Company on February 6, 1858 by an act of the Kansas Territory Legislature. El Dorado's history has been past down through the history books, but i…

In this episode, I speak with Butler County Sheriff Kelly Herzet who shares why he endorses Jay Sharp as the next Sheriff. Visit EverydayElDorado.com to keep up with the "Fine Art of Living Well, Everyday in El Dorado."

Captain Edgar Dale American Legion Post #81 erected markers and flags on the graves of veterans, at each of the three cemeteries in El Dorado which are Belle Vista, Sunset Lawns and Walnut River on Friday and Saturday mornings, prior to Memorial Day. On Monday, an American Legion Honor Guard presented a 21-Gun Salute and played Taps at Sunset Lawns…

The State of Kansas in partnership with eTrueNorth and Walmart to bring a mobile drive-through COVID-19 testing site to communities across the state. It is open to all healthcare providers and first responders and anyone who is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, at no cost to the individual. All appointments will be drive-through observed with self-c…

Stay up to date with the most recent information by visiting the Butler County COVID-19 Resource page at www.bucoks.com Visit our website at Everyday El Dorado

Mayor Bill Young and City Manager David Dillner spoke at the State of the City address on February 4, 2020. According to Mayor Young, the state of the city is strong. EverydayElDorado.com

David Alfaro speaks with us regarding IPS and Economic Development funds being returned to the State. EverydayElDorado.com

Ruby Virginia Frisby and Pleas George Ball "Junior" met when she was 13 years old and working on the Nuttle Cattle Ranch. Their romance bloomed through letters the couple wrote to each other beginning in 1940 and continued during WWII while Junior was stationed in the South Pacific, and Virginia worked as a Rosie the Riveter for Boeing in Wichita, …

Installation of Mayor Bill Young and Commissioners Gregg Lewis and Kendra Wilkinson were held on December 2, 2019 at the El Dorado City Commission meeting. Opening the meeting was the Flint Hills Rock and Rollers who sang the National Anthem and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Learn more about the fine art of living well everyday in El Dorado at Ever…

The El Dorado Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with El Dorado inc., hosted their first "Inspire Butler - Fireside Chats" on November 6, 2019. Following a networking social, guest speaker Jeff Turner, former CEO of Spirit Aerosystems, shared his thoughts on business success in an intimate gathering with local business leaders. EverydayElDorado.co…

This week's episode is about the recent Trick or Treat Down Main Street event, El Dorado First Baptist Church's Hallelujah Carnival and the upcoming events surrounding the Celebration of Freedom week in El Dorado. EverydayElDorado.com

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There’s a new face in town and you may see his name pop up from time to time. I am referring to the new Editor for the Butler County Times-Gazette, Clinton Dick. But, he says, we can call him Clint. Read the article at EverydayElDorado.com

Errin Moore of The Next Chapter Books & Novelties explains why they are closing the business. Tabitha Sharp, Chairman of the HollyFrontier Western Celebration, shares details on this year's event. The Miss Frontier Pageant will be held on Sunday, August 4th at 3p at the Performing Arts Center. Arena events begin Friday, August 9th…

The Second Annual Butler Mission Week (BMW) celebrated the weeklong event with a free community Block Party on Friday, July 19th. The Block Party was held on the lawn of Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital. Over 227 volunteers worked in multiple shifts each day throughout the week, following the biblical command “Love Thy Neighbor.” They did so by par…

Family and friends of Howard Cool, Jr gathered at the Butler County Freedom Memorial to make a donation to the Kansas Honor Flight in his memory. Anthony DiCarlo, Touring Manager of Drum Corps International gives insight to the scoring of the Drum and Bugle Corps teams during Drums Across Kansas.

National Day of Prayer was May 2, 2019 and Mayor Vince Haines hosted the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast in partnership with the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce. Kimberly Fross, Executive Director of the Pregnancy and Family Resource Center, was the guest speaker. Read more about the event by visiting EverydayElDorado.com…

In this week's episode, I speak with four (4) different non-profit organizations on their current and upcoming events. Mary Mays is the President of the El Dorado Senior Center. Connie Chillcot is with Bluestem Association for Student Education (B.A.S.E.) and is the Secretary for the Butler County Fair Association.Macy Collins is with Resource Cent…

This week’s episode, we hear from Senator Bob Dole at the dedication of the new cafe at the Robert J Dole VA Hospital. El Dorado resident, Virginia “Rosie the Riveter” Ball was invited to be a guest at the ceremony along with other WW2 veterans. And we spoke to Butler County Clerk Tatum Stafford regarding the filing deadline for the upcoming electi…

At the recent Board of Butler County Commissioner's meeting, Community Development Director David Alfaro addressed questions and accusations regarding the request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a property within Lincoln Township. He also gave an update on the progress being made by Integrated Plastics Solutions (IPS). Finally, District 4 Co…

Read more about the appointment of Frank Williams to Director of Butler County Emergency Management Services.