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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...

Jeans Day

John AndersonApril 6, 2023

Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of March. Employees make a donation, of at least $5, and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. A total donation of $750 was presented to the Poetry in Movement Competition Dance Team. The monthly Jeans Day fundraiser is organized by the MHS Employer of Choice (...

Inside Dickinson County

John AndersonApril 5, 2023

Dickinson County Register of Deeds Rose Johns visits with KABI Wake Up Call John Anderson about what here office does and how you can utilize the office when the need presents itself....

Fentanyl Death Charge

John AndersonApril 3, 2023

The Abilene Police Department is investigating the death of a 17-year-old girl that occurred at a residence on North Kuney Street in Abilene on Jan. 16. An autopsy determined that the teen died from fentanyl intoxication. On April 3, officers arrested 18-year-old Daisy L. Skilling of Abilene in connection with the investigation. Skilling was arrested on an outstanding warrant from the Dickinson Co...

BEST OF TRAVEL AWARDS

John AndersonMarch 31, 2023

ABILENE NAMED FINALIST IN BEST OF TRAVEL AWARDS Abilene is named a finalist in TravelAwaits' Best Of Travel Awards in the Favorite U.S. Small Town and Favorite Roadside Attraction category for its new World’s Largest Belt Buckle. According to its website, TravelAwaits focuses on travelers aged 50+ and spotlights quaint small towns, unique experiences in big cities, delicious restaurants and f...

Inside Dickinson County

John AndersonMarch 29, 2023

Dickinson County 911 Director Emily Nichols visits with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about Fire Danger within the County and what the 911 Center deals with on a regular basis...

Inside Dickinson County

John AndersonMarch 28, 2023

Archivist at the Eisenhower Library and Museum Linda Smith retires March 31st after 51 years. Linda visited with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about all the terrific memories and wonderful people she has worked with and had a chance to meet over the years...

Aggravated Robbery

John AndersonMarch 21, 2023

On Tuesday at approximately 9:52am, members of the Abilene Police Department and the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Northwest Fifth and Cedar Street for the report of a possible armed robbery. Officers learned that a female subject armed with a handgun had demanded money from the driver of an armored vehicle who was servicing an automated teller machine.  Officers lo...

Person Shot at Trooper Gate

John AndersonMarch 20, 2023

One suspect was shot and sustained non-life-threatening injuries after an alleged attempt to barrel through the Trooper Gate control point at Fort Riley. Officials at Fort Riley say that around 6:50 a.m. on Monday Military Police received a phone call about an incident at the Trooper Gate. Initial reports indicated that a suspect drove their vehicle through the gate and was stopped by an automatic...

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