Abilene Prepares for America 250 with Flag Sponsorship Drive Visitors often comment on the American flags waving along Buckeye Avenue and NW 3rd Street. The display helps showcase why Abilene is celebrated as a Best U.S. Small Town to Visit. With 2026 marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Abilene is preparing to shine. America 250 offers a once-in-a-gen...
National Morning Broadcast to Film Live in Downtown Abilene ABILENE, Kan. – A national morning program will broadcast live from downtown Abilene on Friday, October 24, beginning at 6:00 a.m. CST. The segment will highlight why Abilene is recognized as one of America’s Best Small Towns to Visit, featuring local businesses, community organizations, and Made-in-Abilene products. The on-ai...
North Central Kansas Businesses Recognized at Statewide “To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards” ABILENE, Kan. (October 2025) – The Kansas Department of Commerce honored LeDuc Memorial Designs of Concordia with the 2025 Statewide Award for Manufacturing and Distribution at the To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards ceremony held Thursday evening at Pittsburg State University. LeDuc Memorial...
The head of a presidential library resigned this week after a tug-of-war with the Trump administration over gift selection and a sword for King Charles III, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. Todd Arrington, a career historian who previously held posts with the National Park Service and National Archives and Records Administration, said he stepped down on Monday under pressure as d...
20th Annual Marshall Motor’s Monster Trucks The Thrill Returns – Celebrating Two Decades of High-Octane Family Fun SALINA, Kan. – Monster trucks are back and ready to roar as Marshall Motor Company celebrates the 20th Annual Monster Truck Event on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3550 S. 9th Street, Salina, Kansas. This milestone event features HALL BROTHERS RACING, one of...
The Kansas Hospital Association Leadership Institute graduated its 23rd class of 31 students on Sept. 5, 2025, at the KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show in Wichita, Kansas. Students were nominated by their hospital's CEO to be part of this select group. They represent the future leaders of Kansas hospitals. Helping to build future health care leaders is important to the Kansas...
The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum proudly announces the opening of a remarkable temporary exhibit dedicated to honoring the contributions of American veterans from varied backgrounds and experiences. "WE THE PEOPLE: Portraits of Veterans in America" is now on display in the Museum Special Gallery through December 2025. This inspirational showcase features 50 stunning large-sc...
A 32-year-old woman from Lorraine, KS is facing a charge of second-degree murder after a two-car crash early Friday morning. According to Captain Jim Hughes with the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, Kayla Errebo was taken into custody following a head-on collision near the intersection of South Reese Road and K-140 Highway around 5:35 am Friday. Deputies say 55-year-old Deanna Sommerfeld of Brook...
The Central Kansas Free Fair Royalty contest honors 4-H members who have shown outstanding leadership in the 4-H Youth Development Program. Each Dickinson County 4-H club is allowed to nominate one queen and one king candidate. Following nomination by their club, the King, Queen, and their attendants are determined based on a written application and interview process. The 2025 Cent...
TRIUMPHING OVER ADVERSITY Horse overcomes disability, will compete with Abilene cowgirl at Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Abilene, Kan. (July 28, 2025) – A special horse will be the mount for an Abilene cowgirl this weekend. Jackie the horse might be blind, but that doesn’t make her useless. This week, at the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo in Abilene, Kansas, Lindsey Hughes will breakaway rope ...
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