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13 hrs ago | Salina Journal

Abilene man indicted on federal charges

The crime is alleged to have occurred Sept. 27 in Dickinson County. If convicted, Breeden faces up to 10 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000. The indictment was handed down by a federal grand jury meeting in Topeka.

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Sun Jul 05, 2009

Salina Journal

Red Course offers course for sitters

The American Red Cross is offering a baby-sitting course in Salina and Abilene for people ages 11 to 15.

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Fri Jul 03, 2009

The Post Chronicle

Experience, Judgment, And Character: The Road From Eisenhower To Obama

I recently found myself in the childhood home of Dwight D. Eisenhower in Abilene, Kansas.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

KAKE-TV Wichita

Checks Stolen From Salina Businesses

The Saline County Sheriffa s Office is investigating 3 business burglaries where business account checks had been stolen.

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

KWCH

Judge Blocks Kansas Law on Signs for Adult Stores

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the state of Kansas from enforcing a law restricting roadside signs for adult stores.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

The Topeka Capital-Journal

Storm, tornado warnings issued

A special weather advisory has been issued for parts of Lyon and Morris Counties on Saturday, as strong winds and heavy rains are expected to hit the area, the National Weather Service in Topeka said.

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Tue Jun 23, 2009

The Wichita Eagle

See reader photos

This is a picture of Destiny spending time with her grandpa at a park in Atlanta.

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Sun Jun 21, 2009

The Wichita Eagle

Eight Wonders of Kansas Cuisine

Brookville Hotel in Abilene: The family-style chicken menu has been the same since 1915.

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Thu Jun 18, 2009

The Wichita Eagle

Landscape has roots on family farms

I sometimes wish I'd grown up on a farm. People who grow up on a farm seem to be the best gardeners.

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Tue Jun 16, 2009

Home Textiles Today

Duckwall-ALCO reports first-quarter results

Abilene, Kan. Midwest regional discount department store chain Duckwall-ALCO which operates under two nameplates, Duckwall and ALCO made strides during its first quarter as the company pursued its five-prong "turn-around and strategic plan" that included "completely revamping" its merchandising and marketing programs as well as cutting expenses and ...

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Sun Jun 14, 2009

Salina Journal

Dispatcher Endured Devastating Night

Dispatcher Kelly Mann couldn't help but stray from protocol and think of her loved ones in Chapman as storm spotters were reporting funnel clouds, high winds and hail.

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Fri Jun 12, 2009

The Daily Union

"Abilene Man Hits 1st Hole-in-One at Governor's Cup"

David Bond of Abilene, Kansas hit his first hole-in-one at the 13th Annual Wildscape Governor's Golf Classic at Rolling Meadows Golf Course Friday.

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Thu Jun 11, 2009

Salina Journal

Some still suffer

Chapman police chief Mike Brown reflects on the community's experiences with the June 11, 2008 tornado on Tuesday, June 2, 2009.

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Mon Jun 08, 2009

Rivals.com

Sexton gets first offer

Abilene Kansas two sport standout Curry Sexton started out the summer excited about attending the University of Wyoming football camp.

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Sat Jun 06, 2009

The Capital-Journal

The Irish fight back: Chapman one year later

Chapman Mayor Bob Gaetz proudly wears the green shirt proclaiming Chapman's survival as a community.

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KAAL

Ikea s vision now key to US military thinking

ABILENE, Kan. - When Dwight Eisenhower planned the World War II invasion that wrested Europe from Hitler's hands, he believed _ as many strategists do today _ that victory and a lasting peace required more than military might.

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Fri Jun 05, 2009

Salina Journal

Abilene to consider Sunday liquor sales

Dan Meysenburg, owner of Meysenburg's Liquor Store in Abilene, said he asked the commission to consider the charter ordinance mainly because he would like the opportunity to sell alcohol on Memorial Day, Labor Day and July 4. Under the ordinance being drafted, sales on Easter, Christmas and Thanksgiving would not be allowed, said Mayor Nesha ...

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Business Wire

Freedom Team Salute at D-Day 65th Anniversary National Commemoration

Thousands of people from across the nation will converge in Abilene, Kansas from June 5 - 7 to participate in the 65th Anniversary National Commemoration of the D-Day invasion.

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The Wichita Eagle

Abilene adult store fights billboard law

Cars drive by on I-70 in front of the Lion's Den near Abilene. TOPEKA - Can the state bar a business from advertising its location and a simple text description because of its merchandise? A state law that would prevent an Abilene adult entertainment store from advertising via billboards along I-70 violates free speech rights, the business's ...

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The University of Kansas

Hill steeper, graduation sweeter for Mini College participants

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Kansas will recognize 129 participants from 17 states as the first graduates of Mini College, a week-long learning retreat on campus in which adults became students again.

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