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Commission to discuss reallocating Sports Complex GO bond funds at Monday study session

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Commission to discuss reallocating Sports Complex GO bond funds at Monday study session

The Abilene City Commission plans to discuss reallocating General Obligation Bond funds for the Sports Complex project during a study session Monday, Sept. 28, …

Sep 28, 2026 Read

Dickinson County Jail Activity - Monday, September 28

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Dickinson County Jail Activity - Monday, September 28

31 people were listed as in custody on the Dickinson County inmate listing as of Monday, September 28, 2026. The listing showed 1 booking …

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Wednesday Brings Abilene's Best Storm Chance

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 67°F to 81°F, lows from 54°F to 67°F, rain chances focused on Tuesday, …

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Dickinson County Jail Activity - Sunday, September 27

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Dickinson County Jail Activity - Sunday, September 27

33 people were listed as in custody on the Dickinson County inmate listing as of Sunday, September 27, 2026. The listing showed 1 booking …

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Dickinson County Weighs Increasing Solid Waste Assessment to Build Landfill Fund

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Dickinson County Weighs Increasing Solid Waste Assessment to Build Landfill Fund

Dickinson County commissioners discussed a proposed resolution during a study session that would amend the county's fee schedule, including an increase to the special …

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Overnight Lows Bottom Out Near 60°F in Abilene

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 74°F to 80°F, lows from 60°F to 66°F, rain chances focused on Today, …

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Dickinson County Jail Activity - Saturday, September 26

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Dickinson County Jail Activity - Saturday, September 26

32 people were listed as in custody on the Dickinson County inmate listing as of Saturday, September 26, 2026. The listing showed no bookings …

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Football: Dickinson County high school scores — Friday, Sept. 25, 2026

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Football: Dickinson County high school scores — Friday, Sept. 25, 2026

Verified scores for Dickinson County high school football games on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. This story will be updated as additional verified reports appear. …

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Republic Yet to Schedule Call on Dickinson County Waste Contract Extension

During a Dickinson County study session, an official said the county has heard back from its account manager at Republic acknowledging receipt of the …

Sep 25, 2026 Read

County Explores Building Its Own Landfill as Hauling Costs Rise

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County Explores Building Its Own Landfill as Hauling Costs Rise

Dickinson County commissioners heard from Kansas Department of Health and Environment staff about options for handling the county's solid waste as the county faces …

Sep 25, 2026 Read

Dickinson County Jail Activity - Friday, September 25

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Dickinson County Jail Activity - Friday, September 25

33 people were listed as in custody on the Dickinson County inmate listing as of Friday, September 25, 2026. The listing showed no bookings …

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Highs Peak Near 81°F Saturday in Abilene

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 75°F to 81°F, lows from 63°F to 67°F, rain chances focused on Today, …

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