Tag: AbileneKS
Abilene Rodeo Celebrates 25 Years of Horses and Bulls from Andrews Rodeo Co.
By Ryan Duey Andrews Rodeo Co. has been the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo stock contractor in Abilene for the past 25 years. Sammy Andrews, his
Dickinson County Commissioner Oppose new OSHA Standards for Fire Fighters
By Ryan Duey The Dickinson County Commissioners signed a letter opposing new emergency response standards proposed by OSHA for firefighters and fire departments. Herington Fire
Abilene City Commission Weighing Three Buckeye Ave. Concepts
By Ryan Duey Marsh and Mark Bachamp of Olsson Engineering introduced three concepts for the 2025 Buckeye Avenue CCLIP project to the Abilene City Commission
City of Abilene in Water Watch Due to Low Water Tables
By Ryan Duey As of July 5th, Abilene is under a water watch, urging residents to reduce outdoor water use due to low water tables.
Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad Having a Record Year
By Ryan Duey The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad (A&SV) is experiencing its best summer in 31 years. After the Independence Day weekend, the Railroad
I-70 Lane Closure Near Abilene
By Ryan Duey The Kansas Department of Transportation announced that the right lane of eastbound I-70 near the Abilene exit in Dickinson County has been
Twin Valley to Abilene
By Ryan Duey In May, Twin Valley broke ground on a new fiber to the home internet option in Abilene. The new investment will give
Elsie Brooks Fund Helps Locals with Financial Need During Cancer Treatment
By Ryan Duey The rodeo that Jean Book has been going to since she was a kid is now helping her, in a round-about way.
Abilene’s 2nd Annual Petals at Their Peak Nears
By Ryan Duey The Eisenhower Park and Rose Garden in Abilene will hold its 2nd Annual Petals at their Peak Garden Showcase on Saturday, July
Fundraising Campaign for Santa Fe 3415 Steam Locomotive Underway
By Ryan Duey An Abilene fundraising campaign is underway to complete the federally mandated-rebuild of Santa Fe 3415, the state’s official steam locomotive. According to