Month: February 2026
Abilene Showcases History Through Two Gravel Kansas Bike Trails
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of AC&VB Abilene is home to two Gravel Kansas bike trails, offering bicycle enthusiasts two challenging rides that highlight Abilene’s
Lawmakers Introduce Resolution to Recognize National FFA Week
Image courtesy Canva Lawmakers in the U.S. House have introduced a resolution to designate Feb. 21–28 as National FFA Week. The effort was led by
White Rhino Calf Born at Rolling Hills Zoo Off to Strong Start Under AZA Conservation Plan
By Trish Svoboda/Images and video courtesy of the Rolling Hills Zoo On February 8, the Rolling Hills Zoo welcomed a newborn male white rhino calf,
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Streamline FAA Certification for Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft
Image courtesy Canva U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation, announced he has joined fellow senators to
Kansas Urged to Prepare for Spring Storms During Severe Weather Awareness Week
Image courtesy Canva Kansans are encouraged to review their emergency plans during Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 2–6, with a statewide tornado drill set for
Manhattan Florist Sara Larson Selected to Co-Design Major Exhibit at 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show
Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau Photos Courtesy of AC&VB Internationally recognized orchid authority Arthur Chadwick, owner of Chadwick & Son Orchids and author of the
Regional Coordinator Calls for Stronger Collaboration to Combat Homelessness in North-Central Kansas
Photo Courtesy of Canva Sarah Wendt, regional coordinator for the Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition, says stronger coordination among service providers is essential to reducing homelessness
National Greyhound Association Names Connie Karsmizki as Secretary-Treasurer
Photo Courtesy of NGA The National Greyhound Association (NGA) in Abilene has appointed Connie Karsmizki as Secretary-Treasurer, serving as the organization’s chief administrative and financial
Obituary-Josephine A. Strnad
Josephine Albina (Rundus) Strnad was born on December 10, 1930. She passed away peacefully with her family at her side on February 20, 2026, at
Obituary-Richard “Bear” VanBebber
Richard Dale “Bear” VanBebber, age 83 of Phillipsburg, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Phillips County Retirement Center. He was born on May 23,