Butler County Times-Gazette

12/18/2024

The Rose Hill Police Department stuffed more than just a squad car, delivering 3 truck loads of food and toys to the Sunlight Children’s Home and local food pantry Hope Connections. The agency is still taking donations until tomorrow for those that couldn’t attend the event. Full story below.

12/17/2024

Trevor Toney and Julia Felt were arrested by the El Dorado Police Department on domestic violence and aggravated assault charges after the report of a stabbing was called in by a third party. Full story below.

12/17/2024

UPDATE: This post has been updated to include the suspect's mugshot. William A. Wetzel of Augusta has been arrested for aggravated indecent liberties with a child this morning. The man was an Augusta Public Schools staff member at the time of arrest and had committed the crime on a school bus, according to video footage. Full story below.

12/16/2024

Judge Lee will hear arguments in January to charge 2 juveniles as adults for murdering 93-year-old Joanne Johnson in Augusta last September. Full story below.

12/15/2024

A consultant has been hired and work is underway to begin the process of planning a new aquatic center in El Dorado. The committee hopes the center will include an indoor and outdoor pool with competitive swim and features for all ages. Full story below.

12/14/2024

That's back-to-back Fairfield Champions for the Lady Mustangs.

BY CHARLES CHANEY Paige Corter scored 16 of her 25 points in the second half as Flinthills swept their way through the Fairfield Classic to bring home the tournament championship on Friday evening in Langdon, Kansas. It’s the second straight Fairfield Classic title for the Lady Mustangs as they sw...

12/14/2024

Freshman Beckham Stoops scored 22 points and junior Brody Haskell had 17 as Augusta beat 7th-ranked Abilene to start the season 2-0.

BY CHARLES CHANEY Not often you see a freshman contributing at the varsity level so early in the season. It’s not often they’re your leading scorer, either. Freshman Beckham Stoops scored 15 of his 22 points in the second half as Augusta a second fourth quarter comeback to knock off No. 7 Abilen...

12/14/2024

The artists are working on their crafts here at the Butler County Historical Society Home of the Kansas Oil Museum. Only one will win $300. Who will it be? Come check them out, eat some chili and shop the local vendors until 4pm.

12/14/2024

76-year-old Dennis and wife, 70-year-old Lorene “Joyce” Gleason passed away in an accidental fire in their home last week. Story below.

12/13/2024

TOMORROW: Come shop for local artisan crafts and goods while watching five local artists create works of art LIVE as they compete for $300. One piece of work will be given to one lucky winner in attendance. Full story below.

Competing artists include:
Jim Clements, Victor Follis, Mike Fallier, Lynx Robison, and Malissa Long.

12/12/2024

Andover’s future mini golf course, MEGA PINES Mini Golf was presented with a $50,000 Kansas State Tourism grant. The business is currently celebrating winter with yard games, bonfires, and much more as they anticipate spring. Full story below.

12/12/2024

Andover's Hometown Christmas celebration is tonight at 5:30pm! A visit with Santa, hayrack rides, s'mores, cookie decorating, letters to Santa, photo opportunities and more await residents in Central Park. Full story below.

12/12/2024

Butler held Colby to only one bucket over 15 game minutes on Wednesday night.

“That’s my favorite stat of the year,” Helmer said with a smile.

BY CHARLES CHANEy EL DORADO, Kansas — With Santa in attendance, the Butler Grizzly defense put on a show.  The Grizzlies held Colby, who had already matched their win total from last season to a season low, in a 69-34 win on Wednesday night in the Power Plant. The win improves Butler to 9-2 on t...

12/11/2024

Jelinda Smith, formerly known as Jelinda Keeling, was sentenced to 36 months of probation time for her felony s*x offense of unlawful s*xual relations with a student over the age of 16. Full story below.

12/10/2024

El Dorado boys claw back from 15 down in 3Q but fall short in OT.

Zac led all scorers with 17, including 10 in the 4Q during the come back.

BY CHARLES CHANEY El Dorado, Kansas — The El Dorado Wildcats battled back from 15 points down in the third quarter to eventually force overtime, showing… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

12/10/2024

El Dorado isn't falling back on moral victories, they wanted this one.

Tough loss for the Lady Cats in their season opener.

BY CHARLES CHANEY EL DORADO, Kansas — No moral victories for the El Dorado Lady Cats. Despite the 45-41 loss to Chaparral to open their season on Monday, El Dorado is upset with the loss. “That was not a happy locker room,” El Dorado head coach Brett Gunderson said. “That’s a good thing......

12/09/2024

Parking in downtown El Dorado will no longer have time limit restrictions after the City Commission voted to deregulate it last Monday. Full story below.