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INSIDE DICKINSON COUNTY

John AndersonApril 11, 2026

Director of the Heritage Center Austin Anders and President of the Old Abilene Town Board Lisa Kijowski visited with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about all the activities going on at the Plains,Trains Cowboys 250 USA Celebration April 24th and April 25th....

Historic Small Town

John AndersonApril 11, 2026

SA TODAY Readers Affirm: America Likes Abilene Abilene, Kan. — USA TODAY announced today that Abilene, Kansas, ranks #4 in the nation in its prestigious 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Historic Small Town. The national publication invited readers from across the country to vote for their favorite historic small towns, and Abilene once again earned a place among the very best dest...

Walk Kansas

John AndersonMarch 13, 2026

K-State Extension Agent Chisholm Trail District Amanda Lindahl visited with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about Walk Kansas March 22-May 16....

PANCAKE FUNDRAISER

John AndersonFebruary 12, 2026

Abilene Kiwanis members George Wilborn and Sidney Hammond visited with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about what the organization does and their Pancake feed fundraiser February 28th at Sterl Hall....

Community Foundation

John AndersonJanuary 15, 2026

Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Dickinson County Elizabeth Weese and Grants and Scholarships Coordinator Jen Parks visited with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about the Scholarship Process and a new software program they have in place....

Hero Award Winner,

John AndersonJanuary 2, 2026

Herington Hero Award Winner, Dr. John Mosier (December 9, 2025) – Home Health & Hospice of Dickinson County in Herington, an affiliate of Memorial Health System in Abilene, has named Dr. John Mosier the December recipient of the Herington Hero Award. Mosier has been a dedicated healthcare provider in Herington for decades, serving the community since 1997 through Mosier Medical Clinic and ...

Hope Ridge Wind Farm

John AndersonDecember 23, 2025

Steve Johnson and Pat Brehm with the Save Dickinson County Alliance visited with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about their Appeal of a court Decision on the Hope Ridge Wind Farm project and why their group is appealing it....

Homes for the Holidays Tour

John AndersonDecember 2, 2025

Abilene Welcomes Visitors for the 48th Homes for the Holidays Tour 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 A...

OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS

John AndersonDecember 2, 2025

Executive Director of the Heritage Center Austin Anders, Old Fashioned Christmas Committee Person Cecilia Harris and Rod Riffel visited with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about the Old Fashioned Christmas this Friday and Saturday and Rod Visited about all the Christmas activities going on the weekend in Abilene....

Abilene Man in Fiery Crash

John AndersonNovember 3, 2025

A man from Abilene was transported to Salina Regional Health Center after a fiery two car crash on I-70. According to the Authorities 21-year-old Lucas Burleson was rushed to the hospital with a possible leg injury following an accident Sunday evening. Deputies say Burleson was cited for unsafe speed and following too closely after his 2014 Hyundai collided with the backend of a 2009 Ford Esca...

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