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Abilene Approves USDA Rural Business Grant Subrecipient Pact With DKEDC
The Abilene City Commission approved a USDA Rural Business Development Grant subrecipient agreement with Dickinson County Economic Development …
7-Day Outlook: Flood Watch for Abilene Area
Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 73°F to 91°F, lows from 59°F to …
Commission Backs Contingent $125,000 for Little Ike Park Phase Two to Aid BLOCK Grant Bid
The Abilene City Commission on Monday committed city support for Little Ike Park Phase Two as part of …
Dickinson County Jail Activity - Wednesday, September 16
35 people were listed as in custody on the Dickinson County inmate listing as of Wednesday, September 16, …
Commission Adopts 2027 Abilene Budget at 50.271-Mill Levy
The Abilene City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 26-3488 on Monday, approving the city's 2027 annual budget after a …
Abilene Commission Approves Levy Above Revenue Neutral Rate for 2027; Passes 4-1
The Abilene City Commission on Monday approved a resolution authorizing a 2027 property tax levy that exceeds the …
Dickinson County Jail Activity - Tuesday, September 15
35 people were listed as in custody on the Dickinson County inmate listing as of Tuesday, September 15, …
Kansas crop progress: 6.1 fieldwork days; corn harvest at 29% for week ending Sept. 13
For the week ending Sept. 13, 2026, there were 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s …
Dodge City Man Dies Following Pursuit and Arrest in Dickinson County
A Dodge City man died while in law enforcement custody following a vehicle pursuit that began in Salina …
Abilene recorded 0.50 inches of rain over the weekend
Abilene picked up meaningful rain mid-September after a dry start to the month, according to daily CoCoRaHS volunteer …
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