The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad Association is picking up steam as it rolls into the second half of 2025 with new energy, expanded services, and record-breaking ticket sales.

The long nights and July heat are what frame the Central Kansas Free Fair (CKFF) and its many attractions, some of which are ...

Dickinson County commissioners and staff discussed and ultimately rejected a request from Riley County to help cover the cost of child care licensing services currently being provided to Dickinson Cou ...

Peggy Ellen Gravette, age 81, passed on to her eternal resting place on Saturday, July 26, 2025 in the comfort of her two daughters.

Jean Walls, age 78, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on July 10, 2025. Born to Charles and Gladys Nelson in Chateauguay, New York, Jean’s life was marked by love, service, and grace. She ...

Kaylee, 17, is an 11-year member of the Fragrant Hilltoppers 4-H Club. Her favorite project is Beef, and she was awarded the ...

Dale Anders of rural Chapman, Kansas, is retiring after a distinguished 42-year career in the banking industry.

The Abilene USD 435 School Board approved a recommendation to update pricing for family athletic passes during its July meeting. The decision comes after more than a decade without a change in family ...

With hydrogen exploration already underway in parts of Dickinson County, local planning commissioners are grappling with how and when to regulate the emerging industry.

Uncertainty surrounding funding for Abilene’s before- and after-school programming was laid to rest with the notification that the district will receive its 21st Century Community Learning Centers ...

Fern Knauss completed her earthly journey on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, at Village Manor in Abilene, Kansas, surrounded by her loving family.