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Belleville Man Arrested on Child Sex Crime Charges
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Belleville Man Arrested on Child Sex Crime Charges

The Abilene Police Department referred a case involving possible child sex crimes to the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office in January 2026. The alleged crimes …

Apr 29, 2026 Read
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Abilene Kids Wrestling Club Competes Across Multiple Tournaments

The Abilene Kids Wrestling Club (AKWC) participated in several tournaments over the weekend. Club members competed at events in Ellsworth, Wamego, Haysville, and McPherson, …

Dec 9, 2025 Read
Abilene Golf & Fitness Announces Weekly Operating Hours
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Abilene Golf & Fitness Announces Weekly Operating Hours

Abilene Golf & Fitness has announced it will be open this week with operating hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dec 9, 2025 Read
Abilene Kids Wrestling Club Celebrates Strong Start to 2025 Season
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Abilene Kids Wrestling Club Celebrates Strong Start to 2025 Season

The Abilene Kids Wrestling Club has kicked off their 2025 season with a successful first tournament. The club expressed pride in their young wrestlers' …

Dec 2, 2025 Read
Abilene Man Arrested After Breaking Into Off-Duty Officer's Home
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Abilene Man Arrested After Breaking Into Off-Duty Officer's Home

A 31-year-old Abilene man was arrested Tuesday evening after allegedly breaking into an off-duty police officer's residence and destroying property, according to the Abilene …

Nov 21, 2025 Read
Abilene Kids Wrestling Club Members Compete in Emporia
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Abilene Kids Wrestling Club Members Compete in Emporia

Members of the Abilene Kids Wrestling Club traveled to Emporia last Sunday for a wrestling competition. The club congratulated the participants in a social …

Nov 6, 2025 Read
Abilene Students to Perform Disney's Tarzan This Week
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Abilene Students to Perform Disney's Tarzan This Week

Abilene High School students will bring the jungle to life this week with their production of Disney's Tarzan musical. The school district has invited …

Nov 6, 2025 Read
Abilene Kids Wrestling Club Members Place at Preseason Nationals
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Abilene Kids Wrestling Club Members Place at Preseason Nationals

Two members of the Abilene Kids Wrestling Club earned top placements at the Preseason Nationals held last week in Des Moines, Iowa. Murphy Randolph …

Oct 27, 2025 Read
Abilene Band Students Represent Public Schools on Fox & Friends Broadcast
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Abilene Band Students Represent Public Schools on Fox & Friends Broadcast

Abilene band students voluntarily gathered early on their day off to represent Abilene Public Schools during a Fox & Friends morning broadcast that highlighted …

Oct 24, 2025 Read
Kansas Officials Warn Drivers: Peak Season for Deer Collisions Begins
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Kansas Officials Warn Drivers: Peak Season for Deer Collisions Begins

Kansas motorists are being urged to exercise extra caution on roadways as the state enters peak season for vehicle-deer collisions, with multiple state agencies …

Oct 13, 2025 Read
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Four Arrested in Herington Drug Bust Following 10-Month Investigation

A months-long methamphetamine investigation in Herington culminated this week with four arrests and the seizure of multiple controlled substances, according to the Dickinson County …

Oct 10, 2025 Read
Herington Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
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Herington Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

A 29-year-old Herington man was arrested October 4 on charges related to child pornography, according to the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office.Matthew Jordan Schaecher was …

Oct 6, 2025 Read
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