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The Chicks reflect on how freeing it was to change their name: “That needed to happen for quite some time”

DNCC via Getty ImagesThe Chicks left no stone unturned during a recent interview on Apple Music's Essentials Radio -- especially when it came to discussing why they walked away from being called The Dixie Chicks. The "Landslide" sin...

By |2021-02-16T10:35:26-06:00February 16th, 2021|Music News|Comments Off on The Chicks reflect on how freeing it was to change their name: “That needed to happen for quite some time”

Taylor Swift’s rerecording of “Love Story” sells over 10,000 copies in its first day

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for AmazonPeople are falling in love with Taylor Swift's "Love Story" all over again.  After the 31-year-old singer rereleased her updated version of the single, fans were quick to get their hands on a copy. Bil...

By |2021-02-16T06:30:06-06:00February 16th, 2021|Music News|Comments Off on Taylor Swift’s rerecording of “Love Story” sells over 10,000 copies in its first day

“Chasing After You” is the latest chapter in the love story between Ryan Hurd and Maren Morris

Arista NashvilleRyan Hurd's already written number-one songs for the likes of Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton and Lady A, but now, the Michigan native is marking another career milestone: his first duet with his wife, Maren Morris.&n...

By |2021-02-16T05:00:32-06:00February 16th, 2021|Music News|Comments Off on “Chasing After You” is the latest chapter in the love story between Ryan Hurd and Maren Morris

Nashville notes

Burke/Triolo Production/ThinkstockLast week, Scotty McCreery shared a stripped-down and acoustic performance version of “You Time,” his current single. The song comes off an as-yet-unannounced new album, which will be the follow-up to Scott...

By |2021-02-16T05:00:25-06:00February 16th, 2021|Music News|Comments Off on Nashville notes

K-State, others announce cancellations amid rolling blackouts

If extreme cold temperatures weren’t enough, rolling blackouts associated with an historic winter storm system has prompted schools across the region to cancel classes Tuesday. That includes Kansas State University, which, in an unprecedented move canceled all in-person and remote learning after 5 p.m. Monday, continuing through Tuesday. Essential employees were told they should report [...]

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By |2021-02-15T16:25:26-06:00February 15th, 2021|Local News|Comments Off on K-State, others announce cancellations amid rolling blackouts

AAA Kansas sees 101 percent increase in weekly roadside assistance calls

Colder temperatures can be a drain on a lot of things, including your car’s battery. AAA Kansas reports that in the past week alone, its emergency roadside assistance calls increased 101 percent from week before. More than 1,300 rescue calls were made on Kansas roadways. AAA spokesperson Shawn Steward says about 76 percent of those [...]

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By |2021-02-15T14:59:03-06:00February 15th, 2021|Local News|Comments Off on AAA Kansas sees 101 percent increase in weekly roadside assistance calls

Rolling blackouts to impact Manhattan traffic signals; Public Works urges water conservation

The City of Manhattan says as rolling blackouts continue, the outages will impact traffic signals. Drivers who approach an intersection that is totally dark should treat it as a four-way stop unless law enforcement or other authorized persons are directing traffic. If you rely on emergency medical equipment powered by electricity and your power goes [...]

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By |2021-02-15T14:39:32-06:00February 15th, 2021|Local News|Comments Off on Rolling blackouts to impact Manhattan traffic signals; Public Works urges water conservation

Update: Evergy concludes rolling blackouts; future blackouts possible

Update: 7 p.m. Monday Evergy estimates about 60,000 customers in its service area experienced brief, controlled power outages Monday. While power has since been restored, future outages may be implemented in the coming days. Evergy continues to urge its customers to continue conserving energy. Original story: 1:30 p.m. Monday Customers of Evergy may experience periods [...]

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By |2021-02-15T19:00:50-06:00February 15th, 2021|Local News|Comments Off on Update: Evergy concludes rolling blackouts; future blackouts possible

Power in short supply, possible controlled outages ahead

Residents in Wamego and Clay Center are being asked to conserve energy during this extreme cold weather. Kansas Electric Cooperative reported Monday morning their Southwest Power Pool (PPP) was in a Level three energy emergency alert. This pool is used by Bluestem Electric for Wamego and Clay Center. Level 3 may mean implementing controlled outages [...]

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By |2021-02-15T13:06:11-06:00February 15th, 2021|Local News|Comments Off on Power in short supply, possible controlled outages ahead
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