Community Stories

Chisholm Trail Days Event Set for Saturday at Old Abilene Town

Old Abilene Town will host Chisholm Trail Days: Longhorns & Legends on Saturday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event at …

Sheriff Reports New Jail Tracking System and Rising Jail Population

Dickinson County Sheriff Jerry Davis reported that the jail population had risen in the past week to 35 inmates, up from a usual range …

County Public Works Outlines Bridge Replacements and Fall Road Projects

Dickinson County public works staff outlined a busy fall construction and maintenance schedule, including multiple bridge and culvert projects. Officials said they plan to …

Clean Energy Committee Calls for More Funding and Resources to Achieve 2035 Goals

# Clean Energy Committee Calls for More Funding and Resources to Achieve 2035 Goals The Wilmington Clean Energy Committee has unanimously approved a motion …

City to Conduct Employee Experience and Workplace Climate Survey

I'll write a straight-news article about the City of Abilene's plan to conduct an employee experience and workplace climate survey based on the transcript. …

Golden Belt West Multifamily Phase Two Development Moving Forward with Grant Applications

Wellfield Health Report Shows Stability but Continued Conservation Recommended

Abilene's well fields are currently stable, but continued water conservation is recommended, according to a report presented to the City Commission by Water Treatment …

City Attorney Outlines Differences Between Existing and Proposed Ordinances

# City Attorney Outlines Differences Between Existing and Proposed Ordinances City Attorney Meredith Eberhardt presented a detailed comparison of existing city ordinances and a …

Police Chief Warns Against Staff Cuts, Citing Modern Policing Challenges and Public Safety Concerns

I'll write a news article about Police Chief Wilkins' warning against staff cuts, focusing on the challenges of modern policing and public safety concerns …

Downtown Business Owner Involves Local Youth in Community Art Project

# Downtown Business Owner Involves Local Youth in Community Art Project A downtown Salina business owner is collaborating with a local youth on a …

Six of Sixteen Trash Corrals Completed in Ongoing Art Initiative

# Six of Sixteen Trash Corrals Completed in Ongoing Art Initiative A collaborative art initiative to transform downtown trash corrals into vibrant murals has …

11-Year-Old Artist Contributes to Downtown Salina Beautification Project

# 11-Year-Old Artist Contributes to Downtown Salina Beautification Project A fifth-grade student is lending his artistic talents to beautify downtown Salina as part of …