In 1981, six-year-old Adam Walsh was abducted from a Florida department store. Two weeks later, he was found murdered. His tragic story led to sweeping changes in child safety protocols across the country. In his memory, the program “Code Adam” was developed by Walmart and later adopted nationwide. It’s now one of the most widely recognized alert systems in the U.S., used in retail stores, government buildings, and public spaces to respond when a child goes missing. Every missing child deserves ...
Jun 16, 2025•7 min
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 relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve. “The goal is to help get the community involved with local law enforcement,” said El Dorado...
Jul 21, 2024•3 min
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 building renovation at 107 N Main in El Dorado. Following Norris, Thea Howard-Dickson, Executive Director of the Coutts Museum of Art, spoke about the m...
Aug 13, 2023•24 min
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.
Jul 02, 2023•5 min
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 Fine Art of Living Well Everyday in El Dorado by visiting our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@everydayeldorado...
Dec 16, 2022•8 min
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Aug 06, 2022•5 min•Season 4Ep. 1
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 doing on their behalf and answered questions. EverydayElDorado.com
Mar 08, 2022•44 min
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.
Jan 12, 2022•14 min
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 Sheila Yrjanainen The exhibit runs from August 5 - October 28, 2021 Visit EverydayElDorado.com to learn more about the people, places and things to do i...
Oct 18, 2021•7 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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 houses the original structure. Learn more at EverydayElDorado.com...
Sep 23, 2021•4 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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 with one another and plan for Hazard Materials training. Keri Korthals, Butler County Emergency Management Director tells more about the committee and it...
Apr 28, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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
Apr 21, 2021•11 min•Season 2Ep. 6
"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 Beer shares with me about the services provided. Numana hosts a monthly "Serve Local" food packing event and I spoke with Event Coordinator Rachel Lac...
Apr 19, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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 the atmosphere in which she was reared and these were the environments in which she grew to womanhood.” When Nancy (Johnson) Cowley Griggs came to Kansa...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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 Butler Community College Foundation to support the growth and expansion of Butler’s award-winning Culinary Arts program. The cash and land gifts pr...
Apr 06, 2021•3 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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 to Henry Martin, Samuel Langdon and Byron O. Carr, and with them formed the El Dorado Town Company. Town lots were laid out and sold to all who would...
Mar 24, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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
Mar 17, 2021•4 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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, 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, Real...
Nov 18, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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, 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, Real...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 7
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 when a group of men from Lawrence headed West to expand the voting district for the Free State Party. They eventually settled along the West Branch of th...
Nov 04, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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, Realtor with SunGroup Real Estate and Appraisals. Visit us on the web at EverydayElDorado.com...
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr
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 Bank of El Dorado, which eventually became Farmers and Merchants Bank. His last name may sound familiar to many because it was bestowed on the building...
Oct 21, 2020•52 min
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 Bank of El Dorado, which eventually became Farmers and Merchants Bank. His last name may sound familiar to many because it was bestowed on the building...
Oct 14, 2020•58 min
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 some of the factors that led to the Civil War. Founded as a city of the third class on September 12, 1871, El Dorado was first founded as Eldorado Tow...
Oct 07, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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 Civil War. 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 ...
Sep 23, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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 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 t...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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 streaming online at kbtl.butercc.edu Founded as a city of the third class on September 12, 1871, El Dorado was first founded as Eldorado Town Company ...
Sep 15, 2020•7 min
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 is it accurate? This series will take a look at the stories we've been told and uncover the stories we haven't been told that were lost to time. Subscr...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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 can be heard on Wednesday at 12 p.m. on local radio KBTL 88.1 or by streaming the channel online . Learn more about the history of El Dorado by follo...
Sep 06, 2020•4 min
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 the ghosts of El Dorado's past. This series is brought to you through a partnership with Everyday El Dorado in conjuction with Golden Road Studios, but...
Sep 03, 2020•5 min
