Butler County Times-Gazette

02/28/2025

UPDATE: This event time has changed! Meet the following Kansas House Representatives TOMORROW, Saturday, March 1 from 8-10am in Andover at the Andover Music Scene: Susan Humphries, Patrick Penn and Kristey Williams. Details below.

02/28/2025

Last night Butler County EMS hosted their annual Lifesave Banquet, celebrating those who survived cardiac arrest and recognizing the First Responders who saved their lives. Story developing.

02/27/2025

URGENT UPDATE: This event time has changed! It will be 8-10am.

Join the following legislators in Andover THIS Saturday, March 1 at the Andover Music Scene and ask those burning questions. In attendance will be Kansas House Representatives Susan Humphries, Patrick Penn and Kristey Williams. Details below.

02/27/2025

“The loss of the young girl,” senior Landon Boldra said. “It has really brought our team together. It’s always been a brotherhood but it’s even more now. We’re so bonded together."

Circle's brotherhood helped them win their 6th in the last 7 games.

BY CHARLES CHANEY AUGUSTA, Kan. — Landon Boldra scored 15 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter as the surging Circle Thunderbirds swept rival Augusta, 63-53, on Tuesday night.  Boldra and the Thunderbirds just played their third game in five days amidst a tragic in the community and have tried...

02/26/2025

A tough second half ends Flinthills boys' season.

They're already ready to get to work for next season.

They’ll keep playing together and get better, and that’s what it’s all about in basketball – the more you play, the better you are and I think these kids are motivated to do that," head coach Michael Hunter said.

By LIONEL TIPTON ROSALIA, Kansas – Next season, the Flinthills boys basketball team will greatly resemble the squad that took the floor in Tuesday night’s Class 1A-Division I sub-state opener. With no seniors, the Mustangs will return everyone for 2025-26. And they should have no lack of motivat...

02/26/2025

The Augusta Lady Orioles are riding sky high after their big win on Tuesday night.

They have their most wins since 2019 and have a chance at a home playoff game for the first time since 2018.

"We've changed the culture," Ella Bourm said.

BY CHARLES CHANEY AUGUSTA, Kan. — The confidence is riding sky high for the Augusta Lady Orioles. You saw all of that and more in the win over rival Circle on Tuesday night. They used a team effort to beat the Lady Thunderbirds, 43-42, and more importantly, they’re in prime position for a playof...

02/26/2025

After receiving a water grant for $390,000, the City of Towanda says they're working on securing more funding to stop the water leak that loses 40,000 gallons every day. This may include an extra one-cent sales tax. Story below.

02/25/2025

About 30 constituents came to ask questions and receive answers from Kansas State Senator Mike F**g and House Representative Will Carpenter. They spoke about education vouchers, medical ma*****na and more. Full story below!

02/24/2025

The City of El Dorado approved an agreement with KDOT to improve the section of K254 from Haverhill R-Jones St. The project is estimated to cost $635,797. The project doesn't have a start date yet. Details below.

02/22/2025

🚂 The City of Andover has announced an all new city festival in May: HeritageFest. Story below.

02/20/2025

The Butler Shooting Sports team finished up their first fall season. In sporting clays the team finished 5th overall. Raegan Pirtle placed 6th and Kylee Nichols placed 7th. Gabriele Schneider placed 10th. Full story below.

02/19/2025

🚌BRRR! School is cancelled on Thursday, Feb. 20 for the following school districts due to dangerously low wind chills:
-Augusta Public Schools USD 402
-Circle Public Schools USD 375
-Douglass Public Schools USD 396 will have a 2-hour late start.
-El Dorado USD 490; All elementary and middle school activities are also canceled. High school students involved in athletics or activities should check ParentSquare for communication from their coach about optional practices tomorrow afternoon.
-Flinthills Public Schools USD 492 will have a 2-hour late start.
-Re*****on USD 206 will 2-hour late start. Breakfast will not be served. Doors to all schools will be open by 9 am. Due to the weather conditions, parents/guardians have the option of keeping their kids home & will be granted excused absence/tadiness for tomorrow.
-Rose Hill Public Schools USD 394; This includes Kids Klub. Coaches will communicate regarding activities.

📲As we receive communication from other school districts, they will be added to the list.

02/19/2025

Circle Schools USD 375 has announced new leadership around their schools:
-Tony Holguin, current Circle Middle School Principal, will be the Assistant Superintendent when Assistant Superintendent Michael Janzen’s retires this summer.
-Aaron Lechien, who is currently the Circle High School Assistant Principal, will be the Circle Middle School Principal.
-John Bumm, who is currently Circle Middle School Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, will be the Circle High School Assistant Principal.

02/18/2025

❄️Tell the kids the good news! One more snow day for Wednesday, February 19 is being called by the following school districts:
-Andover Public Schools USD 385
-Augusta Public Schools USD 402. Staff will have a virtual Professional Development Day.
-Bluestem Public Schools USD 205
-Berean Academy; 2-hour delayed start on Thursday, Feb. 20. No half-day kindergarten on Thursday.
-Circle Public Schools USD 375
-Douglass Public Schools USD 396
-El Dorado Public Schools USD 490; Certified staff should plan to participate in a virtual Professional Development day.
-Flinthills Public Schools USD 492
-Rose Hill Public Schools USD 394. This includes Kids Klub and activities.

📲As we receive communication from other school districts, they will be added to the list.

02/18/2025

Explore El Dorado is back! Meet the ladies behind Nurtured by Nurses and how they brought their passion of nursing into aesthetics. Story below.

02/17/2025

UPDATE: All lanes have been reopened to full capacity.
Developing story: A vehicle accident has shut down westbound lanes on K-254 at the intersection of Adams Rd. Use caution when approaching the area as westbound traffic is being redirected to Adams Road and eastbound lanes are being stopped intermittently to allow westbound traffic to redirect.

02/17/2025

❄️SCHOOL CLOSINGS! In anticipation of the forecasted snow and cold temperatures, the following school districts have cancelled school for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 18:
-Andover Public Schools USD 385. All practices and activities for the day also are canceled.
-Augusta Public Schools USD 402. Staff will have a virtual Professional Development Day.
-Berean Academy
-Bluestem Public Schools USD 205
-Circle Public Schools USD 375
-Douglass Public Schools USD 396. High School BB and Senior Night have been postponed until Thursday, Feb. 20th. Girls Varsity will play at 5pm with Senior night to follow and the boys Varsity at 6:30pm.
-El Dorado Public Schools USD 490
-Flinthills USD 492
-Re*****on Public Schools USD 206.
-Rose Hill Public Schools USD 394. This includes Kids Klub and activities.
-St. James Catholic School

📞As we receive communication from other school districts, they will be added to the list.

02/17/2025

☃️Get ready for more snow and bitter cold! The National Weather Service of Wichita has issued a Winter Storm Warning for areas of Kansas that includes Butler County. The warning in effect from 12am tonight until 6am on Wednesday.
❄️You can expect light to moderate snow and intervals of heavy falling snow. Accumulations are expected to be between 4-8 inches with the most in southeast Kansas. Winds will gust up to 35mph.
🥶But that’s not all – an Extreme Cold Warning has been issued in effect from 6pm Tuesday until 12pm on Thursday. This means dangerously cold wind chills will be happening across the area, as cold as -20 and -25 degrees. These cold temps can cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes when skin is exposed. Bring your pets in and dress in thick layers when going outside.
🚦Remember to DRIVE SLOW during winter weather and leave extra lead time between yourself and other drivers. The roads can easily become slick if snow accumulates. Keep a flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. If you venture outdoors, make sure to dress in warm layers with gloves to protect skin and the possibility of frost bite.
🚗For the latest road conditions, call 511 or visit KanDrive.gov.