News Flash

KDWPT to address turkey vulture issue in NE El Dorado

Residents in northeast El Dorado may hear some loud noises as the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) addresses an issue with turkey vultures that have been roosting near the Terrace and Lawndale area.

Roost sites can consist of just a...

John Wilson retires from Fire Department Volunteers after 32 years

After 32 years of fighting fires and serving his community, John Wilson is retiring from the El Dorado Fire Department Volunteers. 

John started with the volunteers in February of 1989, just three months after his brother, David, signed on.&nb...

Shoreline work begins at Riverview Park

Shoreline work is set to begin soon in the Riverview Park area. While this is being completed, patrons will still be able to access the playground equipment and fishing bridge, although portions of the bike path will be closed at various times during the ...

City Commission repeals mask ordinance

The El Dorado City Commission approved an ordinance on March 24, 2021 repealing the city’s requirement for the wearing of masks or other face coverings in public spaces. 

Once the ordinance is published in the local newspaper on March 30...

City's 2021 Dump Truck Program begins

The City of El Dorado will be starting its Dump Truck Program for 2021 on April 5.

Through the program, dump trucks are available to property owners for clean-up of household trash or furniture. Trucks are not available to contractors, roofers, etc., or fo...

KDOT Field survey for U.S. 54 bridge replacement in El Dorado to start

A field survey for a proposed bridge replacement over Walnut Creek on U.S. 54 in El Dorado is scheduled to begin around March 22.

The project location is about half a mile east of the north U.S. 54/U.S. 77 junction. The approximate length of the survey wil...