This summer, families are invited to put down the screens, hit the road, and make memories together as the 2026 Sunflower Summer program returns July 9 through August 2.

The North Central Kansas Juvenile Detention Facility is seeing more juvenile offenders detained for longer periods of time, according to Interim Executive Director Angela Hamilton.

Kim Shafer, treasurer of the Sister City Advisory Committee, requested $10,000 on the committee’s behalf for the 2027 budget. The budget is used mostly for Abilene’s delegate chaperone travel expenses ...

Jeanette J Phillips, 89 of Abilene, formerly of Salina, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Village Manor in Abilene. She was born in Salina, to Glenn and Margaret (Levin) Goodall on March 23, 1937 ...

Nellie Barrett, 89 of Abilene, passed away May 29, 2026. Arrangements are pending by Danner Funeral Home. Contact Ron Preston at sports@abilene-rc.com.

Carol Ann Sunde was born June 1, 1941. She died May 28, 2026, just shy of her 85th birthday. She was raised in Beverly, Massachusetts, and lived a life marked by intelligence, adventure, humor, and ...

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Wamego High School repeated as State Champion in Class 4A Golf Tournament played at Hesston Golfe Course. The Raiders finished round two at 287 to secure the overall ...

A new biometric key and evidence tracking system is expected to improve accountability and security at the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office after county commissioners approved the purchase following ...

At Abilene Middle School, a group of students is doing more than sharing ideas, they are actively working to make their school a better place.