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John AndersonMay 18, 2023

Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Dickinson County Elizabeth Weese visits with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about the Foundation’s Annual Banquet and the projects their are supporting....

2023 Dinner Train

John AndersonMay 17, 2023

  The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad has announced its 2023 dinner train schedule that includes 20 trains featuring a wide variety of food from area restaurants and caterers, and a special “Dining Car Heritage Series” representing railroads that have been an integral part of the A&SV’s history.             President and General Manager Ross Boelling said that the railro...

Inside Dickinson County

John AndersonMay 12, 2023

Dr. Christopher Young General Surgeon with the Memorial Health System visits with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about his areas of expertise and his dedication to helping others....

Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Buckle

John AndersonMay 9, 2023

Abilene rodeo announces bullfighter as the feature on its 2023 buckle series. An Abilene native will be honored with his likeness on the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo buckle. Ethan McDonald, who grew up in Abilene and now lives in Paola, Kan., is the feature on this year’s rodeo buckle. The son of John and Mary McDonald, the McDonald family returned to Abilene when Ethan was an eighth grader, aft...

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John AndersonMay 9, 2023

Director of the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum Dawn Hammatt visited with KABI Wake Call Host John Anderson about the D-Day week Symphony, the Lunch and Learn Programs and the Evenings at Ease Programs,...

Teacher Arrested

John AndersonMay 8, 2023

A 61-year-old Herington teacher who was previously arrested has now been accused of child sex crimes and faces additional charges. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says that around 9:50 a.m. on Monday, May 8, it helped the Dickinson Co. Sheriff’s Office arrest Russell L. Thomas of Herington, at 434 Union Rd. Thomas is accused of three counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child and mi...

“Jeans Day”

John AndersonMay 4, 2023

Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of April. Employees make a donation, of at least $5, and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. A total donation of $870 was presented to Denise Jackson. Denise has been an LPN for 40 years working in Dickinson County, and is battling stage 4 melanoma. The month...

Inside Dickinson County

John AndersonApril 27, 2023

Abilene Park and Recreation Director Kellee Timbrook visits with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about programs and events being offered and preparing for the Summer Season....

Inside Dickinson County

John AndersonApril 26, 2023

Dickinson County Road & Bridge Supervisor Martin Tannahill visits with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about upcoming road and bridge projects...

Abilene Man Killed

John AndersonApril 25, 2023

A 43-year-old Abilene was killed Tuesday following a collision on K-15 Highway at 700 Ave. in Dickinson County. According to officials, around 5:50 a.m.  a 2005 Ford F150 driven by 43 year old Eric K. Skilling, , of Abilene, was headed north on the highway as a 2016 Peterbilt semi-truck driven by 54 year old Stanton N. Uffman of Greenleaf, was headed south. For an unknown reason, KHP said Skillin...

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