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Abilene Police Chief to Host Community Coffee Event in August
Abilene Police Department Chief Wilkins will hold a "Coffee with the Chief" event on Friday, August 21, 2026, …
Dickinson County Jail Booking Activity - Thursday
Dickinson County Jail records list 1 booking from August 19 through August 20, 2026.Charges listed below are allegations. …
Eisenhower Library to Examine Ike’s Role in Little Rock School Desegregation
The Eisenhower Presidential Library will host a hybrid Lunch & Learn program examining President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s role …
Sports Complex Groundbreaking Expected Within Two Weeks
New renderings are now available showing what Abilene's future Sports Complex is expected to look like. The project …
Community Center Gym Reopened After Floor Refinishing
The gym floor at the Abilene Community Center was refinished Monday, August 10. The gym portion of the …
Water Bill Online Payment System Changes August 27; Customers Must Re-Enroll
The City of Abilene is switching to a new online payment system called InvoiceCloud beginning August 27, 2026, …
Thunderstorm Chances Focus on Friday, Saturday in Abilene
Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 84°F to 92°F, lows from 66°F to …
Dickinson County To Weigh Limits for Data Centers in Rural Areas
Dickinson County planning officials are continuing work on possible zoning rules for data centers, including whether smaller facilities …
Proposed 305-Foot Communications Tower Near Abilene Returns for County Review
A proposal for a 305-foot guyed communications tower near Abilene is returning to the Dickinson County Planning Commission …
KBI Lists 1 Person Missing from Dickinson County in Past 30 Days
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation lists 1 person reported missing from Dickinson County since July 20, 2026.KBI does …
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