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Eureka, Kansas Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Eureka! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How you can nominate Eurekaās next Community Member of the Month
- Regional teacher faces 11 serious charges in Greenwood and Elk counties
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the a.m., temps: high: 96, low: 68.
- Saturday: Breezy and hot with sunshine, with a high of 103 and low of 77 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Browns Named July Community Members Of The Month (eurekaherald.com) ā Steve and Arlene Brown have been named Eurekaās July Community Members of the Month for their volunteer work with Eureka Days, Party in the Park, and Christmas in Eureka. Residents can still nominate neighbors for future monthly honors by emailing The Eureka Herald or picking up forms around town, with all 2026 honorees eligible for Community Member of the Year voting this winter. 
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ā¢ Former West Elk Teacher Now Facing 11 Counts In Two Counties; Including Child Sex Crime Allegations (eurekaherald.com) ā A former West Elk special education teacher is facing 11 charges across Greenwood and Elk counties, including drug distribution, child endangerment, and alleged sex crimes involving a minor. Reported by The Eureka Herald, the article details the accusations, bond postings, and upcoming court dates, while stressing that the investigation continues and the suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Ā Ā Ā
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Wednesday August 12
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dollar General Corporation posted a job opening for ASST STORE MANAGER - DGPP in EUREKA, KS S08354 in Eureka. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Eureka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eureka here.
š Nearby News
El Dorado
- El Dorado voters, 3 other Kansas communities approve sales tax measures (kwch.com)
Emporia
- City Commission sends data center petition to court, awards DeBauge Soccer Complex contract (emporiagazette.com)
- KFU Member Selected as Next Generation Rep to NFU Board (morningagclips.com)
- Construction Update on E. 12th Avenue Burger King (emporiagazette.com)
Ok Eureka! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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