Rep. Greg Wilson was voted to represent the 70th District during a convention to replace Scott Hill following his resignation ...

A new, vibrant, large-scale mural at the Heritage Center in Abilene reflects aspects of Dickinson County’s rich history ...

The Central Kansas Free Fair concluded on Sunday evening after consecutive nights of action with the Demolition Derby. The ...

The six candidates that will be moving forward to the general election are Debbie Lytle, Alan M. Baier, John Kollhoff, Cy ...

The Midway at the Central Kansas Free Fair definitely lived up to its name last week as the “place to be” during the fair, ...

The primary election to narrow the field of candidates running for three open Abilene City Commision seats is tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 5.

Preliminary numbers show Dickinson County’s proposed 2026 budget with a 7% reduction in the mill levy, while maintaining funding for essential services and increasing support to several outside ...

The long nights and July heat are what frame the Central Kansas Free Fair (CKFF) and its many attractions, some of which are not just amusement rides. The week-long fair brings the community together ...

Photo by DeLynn Farson. Zac Dallas finishes in fourth place in the saddle bronc riding at the 2025 Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo in Abilene. The 2026 rodeo will be July 28-31.

The Abilene City Commission had a relatively short regular meeting July 28. They spent the majority of their study session hearing Jon Quinday, interim city manager, present a proposal for the city’s ...

What started as a conversation over morning coffee evolved into a successful community fundraiser, which will help bring a new vision for the local arts scene to reality.