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Abilene311 Launches New Community Newspaper Edition
Abilene311 has launched a new community newspaper edition that brings recent Abilene and Dickinson County reporting together in …
Abilene Commission Signals Major Overhaul of Neighborhood Revitalization Program
The Abilene City Commission held an extended discussion on the future of the city's Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP), …
Abilene's Japanese Sister City Presents Commemorative Crystal Gift
During the public forum portion of the Abilene City Commission meeting, Jenny Hyatt of 907 North Olive, president …
Cooper Charged with Aggravated Domestic Battery, Domestic Battery, and Criminal Damage To Property
Joshua Keith Cooper is facing three charges in Dickinson County District Court after a case was filed August …
Eisenhower Presidential Library Draws Visitors to Abilene, Kansas
The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene, Kansas, continues to serve as a destination for visitors interested …
Water Line Break Affects Abilene Neighborhood; Restoration Time Unknown
The City of Abilene Public Works Department is repairing a water line break reported on August 7, 2026. …
A Local Story Worth Saving: Introducing Single Story Printing
Some local stories deserve more than a bookmark or a place in a social media feed. They mark …
Abilene Promotes Late-Summer Tourism to Area Attractions
Visit Abilene, the city's tourism organization, is encouraging travelers to consider the central Kansas town for late-summer trips. …
Abilene to Switch Online Water Bill Payment Systems on Aug. 27
The City of Abilene will transition to a new online payment system for water bills and other city …
1950s Effort to Move Wild Bill Hickok's Remains to Abilene Ended in Failure
In the early 1950s, Abilene businessman G.I. Dobbin and the Wild Bill Hickok Foundation led a campaign to …
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