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NBAF construction timeline delayed at least two months, due to COVID-19

The construction timeline for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility is being delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Homeland Security and US Department of Agriculture announced jointly the NBAF facility which had been projecting a December 2020 completion date and a May 2021 commissioning, will shift. NBAF Program Manager for DHS [...]

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By B104 Staff|2020-04-23T08:14:26-05:00April 22nd, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

Glen Campbell’s widow Kim is celebrating his life and legacy with a new book

Rick Diamond/Getty ImagesKnown for hits like “Wichita Lineman,” “Rhinestone Cowboy” and “Gentle on My Mind,” Glen Campbell was a beloved country superstar who bridged genres, expanded his career into TV and...

By B104 Staff|2020-04-23T07:58:16-05:00April 22nd, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

It’s a girl! David Nail and wife Catherine are expecting baby number three

Sara Kauss/FilmMagic David Nail is a soon-to-be father of three! The country singer revealed to People that he and his wife, Catherine, are expecting a baby girl in October. The couple, who are also parents to four-year-old tw...

By B104 Staff|2020-04-23T07:59:14-05:00April 22nd, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, Eric Church and more to stay in for ‘Stagecouch Weekend’

ABC/Image Group LA The country-themed California festival Stagecoach was originally scheduled to take place this month, but the COVID-19 pandemic got in the way of those plans. Now, with the festival rescheduled for October, country stars are fin...

By B104 Staff|2020-04-23T08:00:24-05:00April 22nd, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

Riley Green puts his trust in a higher power, especially in uncertain times, with ‘Better Than Me’

ABC/Image Group LARiley Green treated fans to a brand-new song this week, debuting “Better Than Me” over social media. The tune is a mellow reflection on life during the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced Riley and other artists to hit th...

By B104 Staff|2020-04-23T08:04:26-05:00April 22nd, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

Blake Shelton donates $150,000 to help hungry families in his home state of Oklahoma

ABC/Image Group LABlake Shelton is pitching in to help ensure that Oklahoma families struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic get enough to eat.

This week, the country superstar revealed plans to donate $150,000 to the “Give from Home Day” fundraiser, a partnership between Oklahoma City ABC affiliate news station KOCO 5 and the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. The fundraiser totaled over $400,000, which will provide relief for those hit hardest by the shutdown.

“A lot of Oklahomans are going to bed hungry tonight. That’s not something I can live with,” Blake said during a video message. “That’s why I’m going to be donating to the Regional Food Bank, the Oklahoma Food Bank.”

In addition to expressing compassion for those in need in his home state, Blake called on viewers to chip in what they could in support of the cause.

“I hope you will join me and help from home. Send in that donation, because a lot of people out there are counting on us,” Blake declared.

Amazing!!! Blake Shelton just donated $150,000 to help Oklahomans in need. THANK YOU, @blakeshelton!💙It's part of our 'Give From Home' fundraiser for @rfbo. Text "FOOD" to 501501 for an automatic $10 donation - or click here: https://t.co/Esj8e7plVe pic.twitter.com/KWOK1TkZzX
— Jessica Schambach (@KOCOJessica) April 21, 2020

By B104 Staff|2020-04-23T08:05:30-05:00April 22nd, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

K-State and USD 383 proceeding with 10th annual STEM Summer Institute in an online format

Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 and the K-State College of Education will proceed as scheduled with the 10th annual STEM Summer Institute, this time in an online format. The program will begin on June 1 and go through June 25, Monday through Thursday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.. Students from Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 and other schools districts [...]

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By B104 Staff|2020-04-22T11:24:10-05:00April 22nd, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd first dreamt up their baby Hayes’ name long before he was born

ABC/Image Group LA Country star couple Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd welcomed their first child, a son named Hayes Andrew, last month. Now, Ryan is sharing a bit more about the inspiration behind their baby’s name. In fact, ...

By B104 Staff|2020-04-23T08:06:21-05:00April 22nd, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

Huck Boyd Center examines effects of COVID-19 on Riley County media companies

By Gloria Freeland, Assistant Professor of Journalism at Kansas State University MANHATTAN — People have always depended on their local media for government, arts, sports, lifestyle and health news, but the current COVID-19 crisis has highlighted how absolutely crucial those media are in providing good, accurate information to their communities. “Local media help hold their [...]

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By B104 Staff|2020-04-22T08:42:10-05:00April 22nd, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

K-State to move forward on plan for new institute, which includes eventual demolition of Shellenberger Hall

Kansas State University will proceed with the creation of the Institute for Global Food, Health and Biosecurity, pending $5 million in funding from the state legislature. At a virtual meeting of the Board of Regents last week, Provost Chuck Taber said the effort would be designed to compliment the global food systems work which is [...]

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By B104 Staff|2020-04-22T06:29:13-05:00April 22nd, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

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