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RCPD planning to use CARES Act funds to beef up IT Reserve Fund

The Riley County Police Department anticipates about $1.2 million in unused personnel funds as it closes out the 2020 budget cycle. RCPD Capt. Josh Kyle presented end of year expenditures Monday to the Riley County Law Board. He says the department projects money will be available based primarily on the fact that a number of [...]

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By B104 Staff|2020-12-22T15:12:16-06:00December 22nd, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

Zac Brown Band, Brantley Gilbert to end 2020 with livestream shows

Jeff NelsonZac Brown Band and Brantley Gilbert are closing out the year with livestream concerts. Zac Brown Band is presenting the "Proud American Thank You" concert honoring veterans and military personnel on December 27 at 8 p.m. ...

By B104 Staff|2020-12-22T15:00:28-06:00December 22nd, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

Thomas Rhett’s 2020 “silver lining” was learning to slow down

ABCThomas Rhett learned a valuable lesson in 2020 that he plans to carry with him into the new year. The singer acknowledges that a year ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic has presented a myriad of challenges for many people, and com...

By B104 Staff|2020-12-22T14:00:26-06:00December 22nd, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

RCPD Report: 12/22/20

The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent [...]

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By B104 Staff|2020-12-22T13:24:41-06:00December 22nd, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

Lady A opens up about name change: “The heart of our decision still rings true”

ABC/Chris HolloWhen Lady A announced this summer that they were changing their name from Lady Antebellum to their nickname in response to the Black Lives Matter movement, it ultimately led to a legal battle with blues singer&nb...

By B104 Staff|2020-12-22T12:11:10-06:00December 22nd, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

Taylor Swift returns to country charts with “No Body, No Crime”

Beth GarrabrantTaylor Swift is making a grand return to the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The megastar enters the chart this week with "No Body, No Crime," her collaboration with pop trio HAIM, arriving at #2. I...

By B104 Staff|2020-12-22T11:00:11-06:00December 22nd, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

“Winter is coming”: Tim McGraw and family host ‘Game of Thrones’ dinner

John Shearer/Getty Images for Country Music Hall Of Fame & MuseumWinter has arrived at Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's house. On Monday, Tim shared that he and his family decided to dine Game of Thrones sty...

By B104 Staff|2020-12-22T10:00:05-06:00December 22nd, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

Country star trivia

Comstock/Thinkstock On this day in 2007, this country singer turned global superstar earned her first #1 single when "Our Song" topped the country charts. Can you guess who it is? ANSWER: Taylor Swift. By Cillea HoughtonCopyright © 2020, ABC ...

By B104 Staff|2020-12-22T10:00:00-06:00December 22nd, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

Judge dismisses rape, kidnapping charges against Texas man, formerly from Manhattan

A Texas man, formerly from the Manhattan area, will not face any additional hearings in an alleged attempted rape and kidnapping incident. At a Dec. 4 hearing Riley County District Court Judge John Bosch approved a motion from prosecutors to dismiss the case against 42-year-old Sean Morgan without prejudice. As a result, all charges against [...]

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By B104 Staff|2020-12-22T07:24:15-06:00December 22nd, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

Nashville notes

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockDan + Shay have shared behind-the-scenes footage from the set of the "Take Me Home for Christmas" and "Christmas Isn't Christmas" videos. Jennifer Nettles is performing a livestream show, "Ha...

By B104 Staff|2020-12-22T05:00:53-06:00December 22nd, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

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