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View ArchiveDickinson County Planning Commission Seeks Input From Other Kansas Counties on Data Centers
Rather than continue waiting for outside experts, Dickinson County planning commissioners asked staff to reach out to other …
Dickinson County Data Center Rules Delayed as Expert Witnesses Bow Out of Public Meeting
The Dickinson County Planning Commission again postponed action on proposed data center regulations (text amendment 26-02) after two …
Planning Commission Approves New Rules Streamlining Short-Term Rentals in Homes
The Dickinson County Planning Commission approved a draft resolution amending Article 21 of the county zoning regulations to …
Coolest Morning Drops Near 52°F Tuesday in Abilene
Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 68°F to 98°F, lows from 52°F to …
Dickinson County Jail Activity - Saturday, September 19
35 people were listed as in custody on the Dickinson County inmate listing as of Saturday, September 19, …
Football: Dickinson County high school scores — Friday, Sept. 18, 2026
Verified scores for Dickinson County high school football games on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. Abilene and Chapman met …
UPDATE: Parents Located - Abilene Police Seek Help Identifying Juvenile in Investigation
UPDATE: The Abilene Police Department announced that the child's parents were located and the child is safe. ORIGINAL: …
Dickinson County Weighs Cutting Commission Meetings From Four to Three or Two Per Month
The Dickinson County Commission discussed changing its meeting schedule, potentially reducing from four meetings a month to three, …
County Promotes Safe Streets Survey and Interactive Map for Resident Input
Dickinson County officials highlighted a "Safe Streets for All" survey and interactive map now available on the county …
EMS Call Volume Rising in Dickinson County, Prompting Talk of Added Crew
Dickinson County's EMS and Health Director John Hultgren told commissioners the county's emergency medical services are seeing rising …
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