. Fast times and high scores from the Wed., August 2 performance of the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo, Abilene, Kansas. Saddle bronc riding 1. Ean Price, Goodwell, Okla. 88.5 points on For Hell’s Sake; 2. Wade Sundell, Boxholm, Iowa 85; 3. Will Pollock, Utopia, Texas 83.5; 4. Weston Pierschbacher, Kellerton, Iowa 76. Breakaway roping 1. Kelsie Domer, Dublin, Texas 1.9 seconds...
First night of Abilene rodeo sets leaderboard Abilene, Kans. August 1, 2023 – Several cowboys and cowgirls walked away from the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo on opening night, August 1, with firm leads in their events. Saddle bronc rider Ryder Sanford is in the driver’s seat with a 90.5 point ride, and bareback rider Rocker Steiner scored 84 points to take the lead after the first night. For S...
Abilene Launches "Little Town of Mansions" Website to Celebrate Historic Homes. Named Best Historic Small Town by USA TODAY, Abilene now offers a new way for visitors to explore its rich heritage of historic homes. In collaboration with the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Heritage Homes Association has launched the "Little Town of Mansions" website to celebrate the community'...
One of the most influential bands in Christian music history will deliver their biggest hits from their three-decade career at one of the best venues in Kansas.cOCare coming to the Stiefel Theatre in Salina. According to the venue, Newsboys are one of the biggest bands in Christian music history, having sold more than 10 million records across 23 recordings and garnering boundless accolades, inclu...
Dickinson County Administrator Janelle Dockendorf visits with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about proposed changes to regulations for dogs in the County and a bridge replacement getting underway....
By Metro Source News The Kansas Turnpike is going cashless. Authorities say, effective about a year from now, cameras that can scan license plates will be up and running along the turnpike, enabling KTA to issue bills through the mail rather than forcing motorists to stop and fumble for change as they drive across the Sunflower State. Tolling equipment will be located above the mainline of t...
There was no jackpot winner Wednesday night, so the Powerball jackpot has ballooned to its third largest ever. According to the lottery, the jackpot has grown to an estimated $875 million for the next drawing on Saturday. The cash option for the jackpot is an estimated $441.9 million. The jackpot ranks as the third largest Powerball jackpot, only behind the world record $2.04 billion Powerball ...
Abilene rodeo hires Kansas rodeo announcer A long-time fan of the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo in Abilene is now behind the microphone, working the rodeo. As a kid, Scott Grover’s parents brought him to the rodeo when they visited friends in Abilene. He watched announcer Phil Gardenhire and rodeo clown Lecile Harris, both legends in the sport, and thought, ‘maybe someday I can do what the...
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According to a Media release by the Abilene Polic department on Thursday April 18 the Abilene Police...
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