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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...

Inside Dickinson County

John AndersonApril 20, 2023

Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Dickinson County Elizabeth Weese Visits with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about the awarding of Scholarships and other ongoing projects the Foundation supports....

Inside Dickinson County

John AndersonApril 17, 2023

USD 435 Superintendent Greg Brown and newly hired Elementary School Principals Mrs. Stephanie Becker and Mrs. Robyn Pekarek visits with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about their excitement as they look forward to the new adventure....

Herington Teacher Arrested

John AndersonApril 12, 2023

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 61-year-old Herington man on Wednesday for allegedly intimidating a witness in a felony investigation, according to a media release from the KBI. Shortly before 1 p.m. Wednesday, Russell L. Thomas of Herington, was arrested on a warrant for aggravated intimidation of a witness. This crime is alleged to ...

Inside Dickinson County

John AndersonApril 12, 2023

Dickinson County Administrator Janelle Dockendorf visits with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about County Government Month and the various tasks the County Government is responsible fo...

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