Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau Receives Five State Tourism Marketing Awards Abilene recognized for creative and effective destination marketing at the 2026 Kansas Tourism Conference ABILENE, Kan. – The Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) received five marketing awards from the Travel Industry Association of Kansas (TIAK) during the 2026 Kansas Tourism Conference. Th...
On behalf of Driving Dickinson County, thank you to the downtown building owners, businesses, volunteers, contractors, suppliers, City of Abilene and community partners who supported our BLOCK Grant application for downtown Abilene. Unfortunately, Abilene was not selected to receive the $500,000 grant. While we are disappointed, we received favorable comments about our application and are gratefu...
BIG HONOR Abilene rodeo receives nationwide award Abilene, Kan. (September 30, 2026) – The Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo in Abilene has won the 2026 Women’s Pro Rodeo Association (WPRA) Large Rodeo of the Year Award. The WPRA made the announcement on September 30. The award is given to PRCA rodeos in the large category, which includes rodeos with $10,000 - $24,999 added per event. ...
Dickinson County Historical Society Board member Rob Riffel visited with John Anderson about the 125th Anniversary for the Parker Carousel Saturday October 3rd from 10 am-5 pm. Ride the steam powered Carousel for free. S...
Sunflower Summer Generates More Than $101,000 for Abilene Attractions ABILENE, Kan. – Sunflower Summer generated $101,104 in direct admission reimbursements for Abilene attractions in 2026, a nearly 7 percent increase over 2025. Seven Abilene attractions participated in the 2026 Sunflower Summer program, recording 7,031 admissions during the summer. Six attractions receiving admission reimbu...
On August 22, 2026, Deputies with the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office were attempting to serve an arrest warrant in the 300 Block of Opal Road in Dickinson County. While attempting to locate the subject, deputies developed probable cause that controlled substances were within the residence and had encountered a young child who was living there. A search warrant was obtained and later executed....
County Administrator Janelle Dockendorf and County Clerk Jennifer Gaytan visited with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about the elections and other activities in the works in the County....
Miss Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Sarah Nemechek, Miss Rodeo America Olivia Favero and Miss K-State Faith Roten Visited with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about their participation in the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo and their plans up the road....
Central Kansas Free Fair royalty was crowned at the 4-H Public Revue Monday evening. Pictured from left: second queen attendant Josslyn DePew, Fragrant Hilltoppers; first queen attendant Addison Acheson, Jolly Jays; queen Carleigh Abeldt, Holland Sunflowers; king Emil Pickerign, Fragrant Hilltoppers; first king attendant Korbin Hackett, Jolly Jays; second king attendant Colt Dester, Navarre Booste...
Seelye Mansion to Host America 250 Celebration on July 25 ABILENE, KAN. -- As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the historic Seelye Mansion will host a special community celebration honoring the nation's history and the Seelye family's longstanding connection to it. The Seelye Mansion's America 250 Celebration will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, on the grounds ...
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