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Dickinson County Jail Activity - Friday, November 13

36 people were listed as in custody on the Dickinson County inmate listing as of Friday, November 13, 2026. The listing showed 1 booking …

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Abilene

Peak Gusts Near 44 MPH Arrive Wednesday in Abilene

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 50°F to 65°F, lows from 28°F to 46°F, limited rain chances. What Matters …

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Abilene Sister City Advisory Committee to meet at 6 p.m. Thursday

The Sister City Advisory Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Jordan Room of the Abilene Public Library, 209 NW …

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Abilene

Dickinson County Jail Activity - Thursday, November 12

36 people were listed as in custody on the Dickinson County inmate listing as of Thursday, November 12, 2026. The listing showed 1 booking …

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Abilene

Coolest Morning Drops Near 28°F Thursday in Abilene

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 50°F to 61°F, lows from 28°F to 43°F, limited rain chances. What Matters …

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Obituaries - Thursday, November 12

Gladys L. Olson September 23, 1930 - November 11, 2026 Gladys Lou (Sexton) Alexander Olson, after being unable to walk the past 3 years …

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Abilene seeks $25 sponsors for 2027 flags along Buckeye Avenue and NW 3rd Street

Visit Abilene is inviting individuals, families, businesses and organizations to sponsor American flags for the 2027 display along Buckeye Avenue and NW 3rd Street.About …

Nov 11, 2026 Read

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Abilene City Hall offices to close Thursday morning, Nov. 12, for staff training

Abilene City Hall administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 12, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for staff training.The closure includes utility billing and …

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Obituaries - Wednesday, November 11

Kathy Dobkins December 19, 1949 - November 9, 2026 Kathy Dobkins, 76, of Abilene, passed away November 9, 2026, surrounded by family in her …

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Abilene

Sunday Brings Abilene's Best Rain Chance

Abilene, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 49°F to 67°F, lows from 27°F to 38°F, rain chances focused on Sunday …

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Abilene

Dickinson County Jail Activity - Wednesday, November 11

35 people were listed as in custody on the Dickinson County inmate listing as of Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The listing showed no bookings …

Nov 11, 2026 Read

Abilene

Abilene non-essential city offices closed Wednesday for Veterans Day

Non-essential City of Abilene offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Offices will reopen for normal business hours Thursday, …

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