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🌱 How an El Dorado trucker was hurt in a train collision
Spotted on the El Dorado calendar: Bisagno Annual Christmas

Greetings El Dorado! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How an El Dorado trucker was hurt in a train collision
- See where an El Dorado Pitt State grad is headed next
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in El Doradofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 61 and low of 37 degrees.
- Friday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 44, low: 25.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 43 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Cattle truck collides with train near Cherryvale; serious Injuries (koamnewsnow.com) — An El Dorado man driving a cattle truck was seriously injured Wednesday when his rig hit a train at a Highway 169 railroad crossing near Cherryvale. Investigators say the crossing lights and arms were working, and the Kansas Highway Patrol is helping review what happened. Several cattle were rescued from the damaged trailer, though some were badly hurt.
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Find out what's happening in El Doradofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• It's time to celebrate: Meet 10 Pitt State fall graduates (pittstate.edu) — One of Pittsburg State’s featured fall graduates hails from El Dorado highlighting a local student’s path from studying marketing and management to a sales role with Textron Aviation in Salt Lake City. The story also spotlights nine other graduates from around Kansas and beyond, sharing how Pitt State shaped their careers, confidence, and next steps after commencement.
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📸 Around El Dorado
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🗓 Upcoming Events in El Dorado
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★ Featured events ★
- Bisagno Annual Christmas
Augusta Historic Theatre & Arts Council, 523 State St, Augusta
9:50 am
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Coffee and Collections at the Kansas Oil Museum
El Dorado, KS Calendar , 383 E. Central , El Dorado
10:15 am - Wreaths Across America
El Dorado, KS Calendar El Dorado, KS 67042 - Pancake and Sausage Feed
American Legion Post 81 , 1801 W. Central Ave. , El Dorado - Saturday Drop-In Activities
Kansas Oil Museum , 383 E. Central , El Dorado
10:00 am - Chili Supper, Craft/Dessert Sale and Live Nativity Program
El Dorado, KS Calendar , 430 Eunice , El Dorado
4:00 pm - Alzheimer's Support Group
El Dorado, KS Calendar , 210 E Second , El Dorado
5:30 pm - Butler County Commission Meeting
Historic Courthouse , 205 W. Central , El Dorado
9:00 am
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
📣 El Dorado Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- CMS Girls Basketball @ Home
Circle USD 375 Towanda, KS 67144
4:30 pm - Spelling Bee(r)
Walnut River Brewing Co. , 111 W Locust Ave , El Dorado
6:30 pm - CMS Boys League Wrestling
Circle USD 375 Towanda, KS 67144
9:00 am - Battle of the AVCTL vs SEK
Circle High School , 905 Main St , Towanda
11:00 am
Thursday December 11
Saturday December 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in El Dorado. Apply here.
- City of El Dorado Kansas posted a job opening for Patrol Officer - El Dorado Police Department in El Dorado. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Dorado here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wichita
- Shop with a Cop brings holiday joy to 34 Wichita kids (ksn.com)
- City of Wichita cracking down on problem properties (kwch.com)
- Drinking rules in Delano may change before baseball season. Here's how (kansas.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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