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If you love Griswold Christmas Vacation style holiday decorations, you won’t want to miss the Cowtown Christmas Light Showdown this coming Saturday in Abilene. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, 15 properties across the community are competing for top honors. “This event brings so much fun and community pride to the holiday season. From festive ...

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That Jolly Old Elf will be landing at the Salina Regional Airport Saturday for a special event. Young and old alike can explore all things aviation at Candy Canes and Airplanes, and welcome Santa to Salina. The Kansas State University Salina Campus hosts Candy Canes and Airplanes every year on the first Saturday in December. This ...

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The Salina VFW Post's mission to gather toys will conclude Saturday, and the organization will also host a children's Christmas party. The Salina VFW Auxiliary has been gathering toy donations the last several Saturdays to be donated to the Salina Salvation Army. The toy drive concludes this Saturday. The goal is to fill a dump truck provided ...

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Funding has been awarded to support 20 tourism marketing projects across Kansas, including the I-70 Association. These projects will help communities elevate their advertising efforts and inspire new visitors to explore the Sunflower State. The Kansas I-70 Association was established in 1989 in Abilene. It has since grown to include 17 member communities along the Kansas ...

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The Salina Education Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Loan Initiative for Future Teachers (LIFT) Program. According to the organization, this year marks the 20th anniversary of the LIFT Program, which encourages talented students to enter the teaching profession and teach in the Salina Public Schools (USD 305). Since its launch in 2006, the program ...

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A  vehicle stolen in Nebraska was recovered in Abilene, and the thief who allegedly stole it was arrested. According to the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office, on Tuesday at approximately 12:30 PM, a deputy located a Toyota Avalon in the area of East 1st Street and Bonebrake Street that had been reported stolen out of Nebraska. The ...

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A small earthquake shook the Wilson Lake area on Thursday, According to the U.S. Geological Survey the quake happened at 2:02 PM. It was centered south of Wilson Lake in a field near Lucas Road and Avenue B. The earthquake measured 2.8 in magnitude. Earthquakes of this magnitude, ranging between 2.5 and 5.4, are often felt but ...

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It's a storybook beginning for a new bake shop in Salina. Once upon a time - Aubrey Schneider's book club friends kept encouraging her to bake more treats for their meetings. That led to her Farmer's Market phase which led to the newest chapter in the story, a storefront on Santa Fe filled with delicious baked ...

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The Heritage Homes Association invites residents and visitors to experience the 48th Homes for the Holidays Tour, a cherished seasonal tradition that celebrates Abilene’s historic homes and the joy of the holidays. “This tour captures the heart of what visitors love about Abilene,” said Julie Roller Weeks, director of the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Experiences ...

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 Christmas by Candlelight, Kansas Wesleyan University's annual gift to the community, is this weekend. According to the school, the beloved holiday event will be at 6 p.m. this Sunday in Sams Chapel, on the KWU campus. “Light Born of Light” is the theme. The concert includes the community, as well as being a gift, with choirs from ...

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A Kansas accountant was sentenced to four years in federal prison for defrauding clients of his accounting firm, who were also his relatives, of more than $400,000. According to the US Department of Justice, 45-year-old Quintin Flanagin f Colby pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud, one count of bank fraud, one count of false ...