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View ArchiveWild Bill Hickok Statue Nearing Unveiling at Old Abilene Town
A new statue of Wild Bill Hickok is set to be unveiled at Old Abilene Town in Abilene, …
Abilene Chamber Hosts Four Events During Busy July Schedule
The Abilene Area Chamber of Commerce held four events throughout July, ranging from networking gatherings to luncheons featuring …
Seelye Mansion in Abilene Offers Free Tours for Families Through State Program
The Historic Seelye Mansion in Abilene, Kansas, is participating in Kansas Tourism's Sunflower Summer program, which provides free …
Chisholm Trail Days Festival Set for Aug. 15-16 at Old Abilene Town
Abilene will host Chisholm Trail Days: Longhorns & Legends on Aug. 15-16, 2026, at Old Abilene Town. The …
Abilene Chamber to Host Morning Networking Event Wednesday at ACU
The Abilene Chamber of Commerce will hold its Morning Edge networking event on Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. at …
Abilene Attractions Offer Free Admission for Kansas Families Through Sunflower Summer
Abilene-area attractions are participating in Kansas Tourism's Sunflower Summer program, which provides free admission to Kansas families at …
Central Kansas Free Fair Underway in Abilene
The Central Kansas Free Fair is being held in Abilene, Kansas. The annual event is a long-running regional …
Abilene Commission Approves Alcohol Ordinance for 2026 Central Kansas Free Fair
The Abilene City Commission approved an ordinance authorizing the sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor in designated areas …
Petals at Their Peak Event Set for Eisenhower Park in Abilene
Eisenhower Park and Rose Garden in Abilene, KS, is scheduled to host an event called Petals at Their …
Dickinson County Court Filings Include Battery Cases
1 misdemeanor criminal case was filed July 17 in Dickinson County District Court, according to Kansas District Court …
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