Dickinson County Assistant Administrator and Finance Director Marcus Rothchild visited with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about the County Budget and the challenges in reviewing Budget requests....
The Kansas legislature last week approved a bill that officially designates the Abilene and Smoky Valley as the state’s official heritage railroad. The legislation, HB2481, also names Santa Fe 3415, the railroad’s prized steam engine, as Kansas’ official steam locomotive. The bill passed the House and Senate unanimously. The designations are expected to give the railroad more statewide st...
Abilene featured in "Gunsmoke Trail Passport" tourism collaboration. The Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau, in partnership with CVBs in Wichita, Hays, and Dodge City, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Gunsmoke Trail Passport. This exciting road trip adventure guides visitors through towns immortalized in the legendary TV series "Gunsmoke." A timeless classic, "Gunsmoke" captivat...
Abilene Park and Recreation Director Kellee Timbrook visited with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about new and ongoing activities at the Center....
Dickinson County Administrator Janelle Dockendorf and County Clerk Jeanne Livingston visited with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about elections and budget preparation....
Community Foundation of Dickinson County Program Director Veronica Murray visited with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about Donate Dickinson County Match Day, $184.544 was raised $40.000 more than the previous year...
Dickinson County Road and Bridge Supervisor Martin Tannahill visited with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about road and bridge projects that are underway and others on the to do list....
Abilene Industrial Park Advances with Approval of $1.1 Million Contingent Grant Abilene, Kansas - March 14, 2024 - The Build Kansas Advisory Committee's approval of a $1.1 million grant to the City of Abilene for the Advancing Abilene Infrastructure & Economic Development Project signifies progress for the industrial park. The award is contingent on a $9 million Federal Rebuilding America...
County Administrator Janelle Dockendorf and Dickinson County Election Clerk Raquel Lawbra visited with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about the Primary Election on March 19....
The Abilene Municipal Airport is among 58 projects at 37 airports selected to receive $14.3 million through the Kansas Airport Improvement Program. The Abilene Municipal Airport will receive $376,113. $32,571 to replace a rotating beacon. $110,061 to replace Automated Weather Observation System and $233,481 to replace a T-hangar. Local matching funds are required, though the amount varies dependin...
Pictured left to right: Devin Alvarez, Landon Taplin, Weston Rock and Joesph Welsh MCPHERSO...
November 1, 2024 Comments