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Thomas Rhett takes “Center Point Road” to the top of the all-genre “Billboard” 200

The Valory Music Co. Center Point Road is taking Thomas Rhett to new heights: His new album has debuted at number one on the all-genre Billboard 200. TR’s fourth effort is also the most-streamed country album ever in its ...

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Fire crews to start hydrant flushing this week

Fire hydrants around the Manhattan community will be painted and flushed out starting this week, according to a Monday release. The Manhattan Fire Department does this annually. The purpose of flowing is to clear out the water lines and ensure the hydrants are functioning as they should. Residents are advised not to drive or ride [...]

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Garth adds a second Canadian date on his Stadium Tour, as the trek continues to sell out

ABC RadioGarth Brooks is adding a second show in Regina, Saskatchewan after his first sold out in only 59 minutes. The Saturday, August 10 concert also set an attendance record for Mosaic Stadium. The new concert will be Friday, August 9, with tic...

By |2019-06-10T10:27:30-05:00June 10th, 2019|Music News|Comments Off on Garth adds a second Canadian date on his Stadium Tour, as the trek continues to sell out

Country star trivia

Comstock/ThinkstockIn 2005, this American Idol winner turned country superstar made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry. Can you guess who it is? ANSWER: Carrie Underwood.  Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.

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RCPD dynamic entry training set for Wednesday, residents may hear explosions

Residents in the area of the 1500 block of Tuttle Creek Boulevard may hear some explosions Wednesday, June 12. The Riley County Police Department will be conducting training exercises that involve controlled explosions. Law enforcement personnel will be practicing dynamic entries and as a result, portions of Holiday Drive and Meadows Lane will be closed [...]

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Supreme Court orders new trial for Riley County man convicted of murder

TOPEKA — A new trial is coming for a Riley County man convicted of reckless second-degree murder of an insect exterminator in 2008. The Kansas Supreme Court on Friday reversed the conviction of 61-year-old Howard Barrett. It said the decision comes because the district court failed to instruct the jury on imperfect self-defense voluntary manslaughter. [...]

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By |2019-06-10T07:26:50-05:00June 10th, 2019|Local News|Comments Off on Supreme Court orders new trial for Riley County man convicted of murder

RCPD arrests one on charge of flee and elude, other charges

OGDEN, Kan. — Riley County Police arrested a 52-year-old man Saturday on a host of charges including drug possession and eluding law enforcement. Hal Dean Lucas, listed as homeless in Saturday’s arrest report faces five total charges including flee or attempt to elude including a motor vehicle accident or property damage, attempted interference with an [...]

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Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood & Kelsea Ballerini bring Lil Naz X, Joan Jett, The Chainsmokers to CMA Fest

Country Music Association Every year, CMA Fest brings thousands of fans from all around the world to Nashville. And this year, plenty of non-country artists also joined in the massive nightly concerts at Nissan Stadium. Saturday, rapper Lil Naz X trave...

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Nashville notes

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockNew country band Gone West featuring Colbie Caillat, Jason Reeves, Nelly Joy and Justin Young has released their debut single, "What Could've Been."  Up-and-coming artist J...

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Bannister to succeed Wilson as chief judge

A long-time Manhattan-based lawyer-turned-judge has been appointed to be the next chief judge of the judicial district serving Riley and Clay Counties. Grant Bannister was appointed to head the 21st Judicial District, succeeding the retiring Judge Meryl Wilson. Bannister steps in June 16, the date of Wilson’s effective retirement date. Bannister will hold the position [...]

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By |2019-06-08T08:54:14-05:00June 8th, 2019|Local News|Comments Off on Bannister to succeed Wilson as chief judge
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