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View ArchiveNew Online Water Bill Payment System Requires Customers to Re-Register
The City of Abilene's new online water bill payment system, InvoiceCloud, went live August 27, 2026, and is …
Evans Faces 4 Charges Including Distribute Heroin/Certain Stimulants
Brittany Pearl Evans is facing four charges in Dickinson County District Court after a case was filed August …
Foster Jr. Faces 5 Charges Including Possession Of Opiate
Ronald Edward Foster, Jr. is facing five charges in Dickinson County District Court after a case was filed …
Dry Stretch Takes Hold in Abilene, with Highs Peaking Near 99°F
Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 95°F to 99°F, lows from 75°F to …
Abilene Receives Nearly $160,000 in August Sales Tax Distribution
Abilene received $159,957.97 in its August local sales tax distribution from the Kansas Department of Revenue, according to …
This Day in Abilene History: August 28, 1903
Local items transcribed from Abilene Daily Reflector, August 28, 1903. Original wording is preserved; unsuitable passages are omitted …
Dickinson County Jail Booking Activity - Friday
Dickinson County Jail records list 3 bookings from August 27 through August 28, 2026.Charges listed below are allegations. …
Strongest Winds Arrive Sunday in Abilene, Gusting Near 42 MPH
Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 90°F to 100°F, lows from 71°F to …
Construction to Begin This Week in Downtown Abilene
Construction is scheduled to begin this week in downtown Abilene, according to Visit Abilene. Downtown businesses will remain …
Obituaries - Thursday, August 27
Katheryn Wilson Obituary | Martin-Becker January 22, 1948 - August 24, 2026 3 Trees, Flowers, or Condolences have …
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