A historic Kansas locomotive is competing in a national contest this year to see if it offers the best ride around. The ...

Abilene, Kansas has once again finished in the top five in voting in a nationwide poll of historic towns. USA Today announced that the hometown of Dwight D. Eisenhower finished second in the ...

The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad is competing against 20 others for a spot in USA Today's 10BEST Readers Choice Award ...

For a quintessential small-town experience, time your visit to coincide with the Central Kansas Free Fair and Parade, a tradition dating back generations that showcases agricultural achievements, 4-H ...

As redbuds and dogwoods paint the Kansas landscape in spring colors, Abilene emerges as the perfect destination for those seeking the authentic heartland experience—where presidential legacy, Wild ...

The Eisenhower Marathon is set to make its much-anticipated return on Saturday, April 19, bringing with it runners from across the country and the world to this historic Kansas town. Now in her second ...

A 29-year old Lenexa, KS runner set the pace to win the 2025 Eisenhower Marathon Saturday in Abilene. Kip Nielsen ran at a pace of 6:10 per mile to complete the Marathon in 2:41.31. Nielsen ran out in ...

USA TODAY announced today that Abilene, Kansas ranks #2 in the nation in its prestigious 2025 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Historic Small Town. The national publication invited readers ...

I don't know who the leader is, and that's not a good place to be," said Robyn Jason, of Wichita, Kansas, whose grandfather was a Teamster driver in the 1950s. The 62-year-old registered nurse ...

Full Text Of Sen. Dole's Speech. By The Associated Press. I appreciate very much the resolution (renaming the balcony off his office for him) just passed. Will it be in big letter ...

He was 78 years old. In his final hours ... The couple moved back to Abilene, Kansas in 2016, where they were very active with Faith Lutheran Church. Alan was also a member and active officer ...