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Brad Paisley explains why he named his free grocery nonprofit The Store: “It gives people the dignity of choice”

Jeff LipskyBack in early 2020, Brad Paisley and his wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, co-founded their free grocery store where those in need can shop with dignity. The nonprofit, called The Store, opened just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and sinc...

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Dolly Parton’s version of “Amazing Grace” might become Tennessee’s official state hymn

ABC/Image Group LAA new bill proposed by Tennessee lawmakers is advocating to make Dolly Parton’s rendition of “Amazing Grace” the state’s official hymn, CMT reports. The song was written in 1772 by captain of slave ships turne...

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Despite ongoing pandemic, NBAF continues to work towards opening

The National Bio and Agro Facility in Manhattan is bringing more people to the city. Dr. Chad Austin, Biorisk Management Training Program Coordinator, says he moved to Manhattan right before the pandemic for work at NBAF. He says he has been working in science for several years and just could not resist an opportunity to [...]

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USD 383 Superintendent says prom, commencement will happen; district now hiring for next school year

With COVID restrictions slowly being lifted in the area, the USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden Superintendent Dr. Marvin Wade says the district will approach some of their annual spring activities with careful precision. Wade, appearing on KMAN’s In Focus Wednesday, told listeners his office has received a lot of requests from community members wanting to use school [...]

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By |2021-03-04T13:36:43-06:00March 4th, 2021|Local News|Comments Off on USD 383 Superintendent says prom, commencement will happen; district now hiring for next school year

Tim McGraw was once a “bridesmaid” alongside Garth Brooks and Tracy Lawrence

Martin Philbey/RedfernsTalk about a star-studded wedding party! Tim McGraw may be used to high-profile country musical collaborations these days, but during his early days in Nashville, he once teamed up with Garth Brooks and Tracy Lawrence for a much...

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Junction City suspect accused of injuring woman, crashing into occupied vehicle

A Junction City man is jailed in Riley County on multiple charges following a scuffle at Heritage Ridge Apartments Wednesday night, near CiCo Park in Manhattan. According to RCPD, 28-year-old Brandon Lee Gibson injured a 27-year-old woman and then crashed his vehicle into a pickup belonging to a 19-year-old woman. Two 18-year-old men were inside [...]

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Darius Rucker, Chris Janson and more on deck for Feeding America TV benefit on the Opry’s Circle Network

ABCDarius Rucker, Chris Janson, Lindsey Ell and Tenille Townes are just a few of the artists who’ve signed on for a 30-minute TV special to benefit Feeding America. The show will air on the Grand Ole Opry’s Circle Network. Sara Evans and Tr...

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Outdoor safety advice; Tuttle Creek offers archery

The weather is warming up, the birds are singing, and the ice is melting. Ben Jedlicka, Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism Game Warden, says with the recent warm spell, the ice on lakes, rivers, and ponds are melting. He says it is not the time to partake in activity on the ice such [...]

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Moped driver injured in North Manhattan crash Wednesday

Riley County Police say one person was injured Wednesday in a crash involving a passenger car, a moped and a motorcycle. The accident happened around 5 p.m. Police say 20-year-old Kade McGinn of Manhattan was driving his moped and struck the motorcycle driven by 21-year-old Michael Llewellyn and a 2016 Mazda MZ3, driven by 28-year-old David [...]

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