Abilene NewsLocal news for Abilene, KS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Memorial Planned for Pets Killed in Chapman Storm- June 30, 2008 A ceremony planned for this weekend will help remember pets that died in the June 11th tornado in Chapman.http://www.topix.net/city/abilene-ks/2008/06/memorial-planned-for-pets-killed-in-chapman-s... L.A. Times Roll of Honor, Those Who Left, 38-50- June 28, 2008 Another day goes by, and more stupidity from Sam Zell and his unfriendly band of eaters of bad Chicago food.http://www.topix.net/city/abilene-ks/2008/06/l-a-times-roll-of-honor-those-who-left-38-50?... Abilene woman wins big - again - in lottery- June 26, 2008 Hope Higgins, 65, Abilene, who four years ago won a Super Kansas Cash jackpot of more than $1.5 million, has won again.http://www.topix.net/city/abilene-ks/2008/06/abilene-woman-wins-big-again-in-lottery?fromr... Join the Fighting Irish- June 24, 2008 "We are Chapman!" became the rallying cry at afternoon meetings where Chapman City Attorney Doug Thompson shared the latest information with victims of the June 11th tornado.http://www.topix.net/city/abilene-ks/2008/06/join-the-fighting-irish?fromrss=1 'We are ... Chapman'- June 22, 2008 For 30 minutes or more, a shattered community gathers for news and encouragement, and the messenger is Doug Thompson.http://www.topix.net/city/abilene-ks/2008/06/we-are-chapman?fromrss=1 Manhattan, Chapman Suffer Tornado Damage- June 20, 2008 Emergency crews are assessing damage from apparent tornadoes in Central Kansas. The National Weather Service said there are reports of major damage, including homes destroyed in the Dickinson County town of ...http://www.topix.net/city/abilene-ks/2008/06/manhattan-chapman-suffer-tornado-damage?fromr... Abilene athlete shines in acting role- June 18, 2008 Kolby Kelly has filled up his life with athletics and theatre acting. Those two items right there made him a perfect part for the role of Richie in the show A Chorus Line.http://www.topix.net/city/abilene-ks/2008/06/abilene-athlete-shines-in-acting-role?fromrss... Adjutant General Friday Afternoon Update- June 14, 2008 Search and rescue has been completed after a deadly tornado hit the town of Chapman, population of 1,300, on Wednesday night about 10:20 p.m. A woman was killed by the twister estimated to be a half mile wide.http://www.topix.net/city/abilene-ks/2008/06/adjutant-general-friday-afternoon-update?from... Cleanup Underway; Volunteers and Donations Needed- June 13, 2008 Clean up is underway in Dickinson, Riley, Saline and Jackson Counties, all impacted by the deadly tornadoes that moved through the state June 11th.http://www.topix.net/city/abilene-ks/2008/06/cleanup-underway-volunteers-and-donations-nee... Kansas tornadoes kill 2, devastate town of Chapman- June 13, 2008 In a town devastated by a tornado that snapped utility poles and reduced houses and business to rubble, Brad Homman's reaction epitomized optimism: "We've still got half the town intact." Homman, director of ...http://www.topix.net/city/abilene-ks/2008/06/kansas-tornadoes-kill-2-devastate-town-of-cha... |