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City Commission hopes to maintain public comment if meetings go digital

Americans are looking to maintain as much normalcy as possible amid nationwide closures in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic and so are local governments. Amid the uncertainty, Manhattan is exploring ways to accommodate comments from members of the public if city commission meetings are moved entirely online. “I don’t think it’s about limiting the [...]

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By |2020-03-18T10:54:13-05:00March 18th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off on City Commission hopes to maintain public comment if meetings go digital

Biosecurity Research Institute director discusses COVID-19 vaccine development; social distancing

K-State Biosecurity Research Institute Director Stephen Higgs spoke with KMAN about the development of potential COVID-19 vaccines. Higgs says there are vaccines currently in the works, but their development will likely take some time. According to Higgs, there is vaccine research that has already passed the animal-testing stage, but people shouldn’t expect it to be [...]

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By |2020-03-18T10:44:31-05:00March 18th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off on Biosecurity Research Institute director discusses COVID-19 vaccine development; social distancing

Riley County Health Department providing screening service for those with potential COVID-19 symptoms

The Riley County Health Department is offering a service in conjunction with Ascension Via Christi hospital for those who may be experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. RCHD Director Julie Gibbs says those who believe they have COVID-19 symptoms can call a phone number where health professionals will advise them on what to do based on what they [...]

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By |2020-03-18T10:13:37-05:00March 18th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off on Riley County Health Department providing screening service for those with potential COVID-19 symptoms

Two arrested for burglary, aggravated battery outside Blue Hills Shopping Center

Two Manhattan men are jailed on suspicion of drug possession, aggravated battery and burglary. Riley County Police say 32-year-old Samuel Harris and 49-year-old Troy Rhodd were arrested Tuesday evening in the Blue Hills Shopping Center parking lot between Dollar General and R.C. McGraw’s. Rhodd is charged with eight total counts, including two counts of burglary, [...]

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By |2020-03-18T06:55:41-05:00March 18th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off on Two arrested for burglary, aggravated battery outside Blue Hills Shopping Center

On the verge of “Famous,” COVID-19 turns Adam Doleac & his band into another bunch of out-of-work musicians

Arista Nashville/Jessica SteddomAdam Doleac's poised to make a major impact with his debut single, "Famous." But just like every other artist on the planet right now, he's basically unemployed, with shows cancelled due to the COVID-19 co...

By |2020-03-18T08:24:31-05:00March 18th, 2020|Music News|Comments Off on On the verge of “Famous,” COVID-19 turns Adam Doleac & his band into another bunch of out-of-work musicians

Nashville notes

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockAcclaimed artist and songwriter Caitlyn Smith has released the video for her single, "Long Time Coming." It's featured on her new album, Supernova, which dropped on March 13. She's slated to hit th...

By |2020-03-18T08:25:48-05:00March 18th, 2020|Music News|Comments Off on Nashville notes

Catholic Diocese of Salina cancels Masses indefinitely

Catholic churches have joined the long list of businesses and organizations to cancel events and halt certain operations in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Catholic Diocese of Salina, which includes the St. Isidore’s, St. Thomas More and Seven Dolors parishes in Manhattan, announced Tuesday that all masses have been canceled with [...]

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By |2020-03-17T18:24:45-05:00March 17th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off on Catholic Diocese of Salina cancels Masses indefinitely

Billboard Music Awards postponed due to COVID-19

dick clark productionsIt was inevitable: The Billboard Music Awards ceremony, which was originally scheduled to take place April 29 in Las Vegas, has now been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. The show, produced by dick clark productions, "will ...

By |2020-03-18T08:28:10-05:00March 17th, 2020|Music News|Comments Off on Billboard Music Awards postponed due to COVID-19
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