MEDIA RELEASE On July 6, 2023, a burglary and theft of power tools was reported at Solomon High School, 409 N Pine Street in Solomon. A Dickinson County Sheriff's Deputy responded and was advised by employees who arrived at work that approximately $1,393 worth of tools was missing. The investigation led to a search warrant being obtained for a residence in Salina, Kansas. During the search of ...
A pilot was able to walk away after his helicopter crashed in rural Dickinson County. An agriculture spraying helicopter crashed on Wednesday. The chopper went down in a field north of Chapman. The pilot was not seriously hurt in the crash. Photo vai Paul Froelich...
Abilene Home to ‘Best Roadside Attraction’ Story by-Julie Roller Weeks-Director | Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau Abilene, Kan. – As if being the World’s Largest wasn’t enough, Abilene’s World’s Largest Belt Buckle was recently named ‘Best Roadside Attraction' in the 2023 TravelAwaits’ Best of Travel Awards. “We’re beyond excited for the World’s Largest Belt B...
Dickinson County Road & Bridge Supervisor Martin Tannahill visited with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about road and bridge projects and the cost associated with the projects....
Fourth of July Activities PARKS AND RECREATION The annual fireworks display has a NEW location! We are excited to announce an improved fireworks display, set to music, to be shot off outside of the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo arena! Spectators can enjoy the show from the viewing area highlighted in green, which includes the west grandstand bleachers and the horse barn area extending t...
KNOW THE ROPES Abilene rodeo adds women’s event to competition lineup Abilene, Kan. (June 26, 2023) – A new rodeo event will make its debut in Abilene for the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo in August. Women’s breakaway roping will be held during the rodeo August 1-4. The breakaway roping is a modified version of the tie-down roping. In the breakaway, the cowgirl is on horseback in the box...
On May 19 a residential burglary was reported in the 3600 Block of Deer Road in Dickinson County, Kansas. The victim reported over $3,000 worth of property was stolen during the burglary. The investigation led to a search warrant being obtained for a residence in Salina, Kansas which was executed on May 25 with assistance from the Salina Police Department. Some of the property reported stolen from...
Maternal Child Health and Immunization Coordinator with the Dickinson County Department of Health Danielle Robertson visits with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about the upcoming Baby Shower....
Community Foundation of Dickinson County Elizabeth Weese visits with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about the new Community Partnership Guide and a $30,000 donation from the sale of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Solomon....
Dickinson County Administrator Janelle Dockendorf and 8th Judicial Community Intensive Supervision Officer Jamie Womochil visited with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about Drug Court and how it’s working with felons in Dickinson County....
The Kansas Department of Revenue will go back to the drawing board and look at other designs for the...
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