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Kansas Wheat, the cooperative agreement between the Kansas Wheat Commission and the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, provides the following wheat harvest report.

Kansas Wheat Harvest Report-This is day 14 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas City Board of Trade, DeBruce Grain, the Kansas Grain & Feed Association and Kansas Wheat.

About 3,600 Westar Energy customers were out of electricity for about 25 minutes this morning as part of a power failure that occurred at the Abilene Energy Center, according to an engineer at Westar's Salina ...

Dickinson County Emergency Management Director Chancy Smith is calling a house near 3100 Avenue and Paint Road a total loss after fire swept through the two-story home Thursday morning. via Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

As recovery from last week's ice and snow storm continues, keep an eye to the sky, as another snow storm could be coming. via Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

A rural-based power electric cooperative has made significant strides in restoring customers to full power. via Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

“She said, 'These people have generators, heat and food here and I know they're going to take care of me.'”

Staff and volunteers at the Dickinson County Shelter at Sterl Hall were in bright spirits on Friday afternoon. via Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

“John is working it out with Elgin”

As Jan. 1 grows ever closer, the transition continues as Dickinson County takes over operations of emergency services. via Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

“Annie didn't even have a coat when she went to work”

Ann and Guy Winters were at work when the home they were renting from Ann's parents was destroyed by fire Thursday morning. via Salina Journal

“Organizations who submitted a proposal needed to have ideas that met two of the five specific objectives which were outlined in the Nutrition and Physical Activity Community Plan”

The Community Foundation of Dickinson County, Inc, recently awarded approximately $35,000 in grants to nine local organizations through its Nutrition and Physical Activity Initiative which encourages local ... via Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

“I hope you're thinking about the things you learned all year”

Supporters and members of Dickinson County 4-H were recognized and honored at the 77th annual Dickinson County 4-H Achievement Banquet Tuesday evening in Sterl Hall. via Abilene Reflector-Chronicle