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A&SVR Official Heritage Railroad

John AndersonApril 18, 2024

Governor Kelly has signed House Bill 2481: Recognizes the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe #3415 as the official state steam locomotive and designates the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad as the official state heritage railroad....

Inside Dickinson County

John AndersonApril 18, 2024

Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Dickinson County Elizabeth Weese visited with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about Scholarships and programs they support in Dickinson County....

Inside Dickinson County

John AndersonApril 17, 2024

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....

ASVR State’s Heritage Railroad.

John AndersonApril 9, 2024

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...

“Gunsmoke Trail Passport”

John AndersonApril 4, 2024

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...

Inside Dickinson County

John AndersonApril 4, 2024

Abilene Park and Recreation Director Kellee Timbrook visited with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about new and ongoing activities at the Center....

Inside Dickinson County

John AndersonMarch 27, 2024

Dickinson County Administrator Janelle Dockendorf and County Clerk Jeanne Livingston visited with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about elections and budget preparation....

Inside Dickinson County

John AndersonMarch 21, 2024

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...

Inside Dickinson County

John AndersonMarch 20, 2024

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

John AndersonMarch 15, 2024

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...

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