Sunflower Summer Kicks Off in Abilene with Strong Start Abilene, Kan. – Sunflower Summer officially kicked off last Saturday, and Abilene welcomed more than 250 participants on opening weekend. Families from across the state explored Abilene’s participating attractions, including the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad, Dickinson County Heritage Center, Eisenhower Presidential Library & ...
The Kansas State Fire Marshal says 17-year-old Elizabeth Lillian Ohl died in a house fire in Solomon. According to the fire marshal, Dickinson County deputies tried to enter the burning home through a door and a window but were stopped by intense heat and heavy smoke. Deputies were able to assist a man in escaping through a window. The investigation also found that two other adults and a child esc...
Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Dickinson County Elizabeth Weese and Intern Dallas Parks visited with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about what the Foundation does and the Annual Meeting in July....
Martin Tannahill visited with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about ongoing and future road and bridge projects....
Kimberly Haverly named new Administrator at Memorial Health System (June 5, 2025) – Salina Regional Health Center and Memorial Health System, Abilene, announce the appointment of Kimberly Haverly as the new Administrator at Memorial Health System. Haverly’s health care experience spans 14 years including serving as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer at a rural hospital, ...
Abilene City Manager makes his last appearance on Inside Dickinson County before he becomes the Public Works Director for the City of Salina....
Following a nationwide search Salina has a new Director of Public Works. City of Salina Interim City Manager Jacob Wood has appointed Ron Marsh to the position. According to the City, the search generated 24 candidates from across the country. Marsh brings 34 years of management experience to the City of Salina. He served as the administrative manager for Sedwick County Public Works for over 18 ye...
Four people were killed and four were injured Saturday afternoon in a head-on crash in Dickinson County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol crash log around 3 p.m. on K-4 four people died in the crash that involved two vehicles. A 2013 Hyundai Elantra was traveling eastbound and crossed the center line on K-4 and struck a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse head on. A medical helicopter transported on...
Abilene Public Works Director Brad Anderson and Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Mike Blacketer visited with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about water conservation as we had into the summer months....
In a letter addressed to the Dickinson County Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors, Executive Director Jessica Goodale announced her decision to step down from her position....
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