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Biosecurity Research Institute continues coronavirus research

The Biosecurity Research Institute at Kansas State continues to research the coronavirus. Dr. Stephen Higgs, BRI Director, tells KMAN that they have been working hard to contribute to the research of the virus. Dr. Higgs says recently they performed an experiment which shows mosquitos cannot be infected or spread the virus. Higgs says this was [...]

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By B104 Staff|2020-10-05T18:48:22-05:00October 5th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

In person advanced voting in Riley County will have an additional location

Riley County voters will have two places to vote in person for advanced voting starting next week. Speaking to the Riley County commission Monday, County Clerk Rich Vargo says the county was fortunate to have enough volunteers to staff a polling a location at the K-State Student Union. Voters can go up to the Bluemont [...]

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By B104 Staff|2020-10-05T18:28:12-05:00October 5th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

Riley County reports 76 new COVID cases; 15 active outbreaks

The Riley County Health Department confirmed 76 new coronavirus cases since last Wednesday’s report. Numbers show that of those 76 cases, 40 of the patients are ages 18 to 24. The percent positive rate, released Monday shows that for the week of September 27, Riley county was at 9.4 percent, up slightly from the week [...]

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By B104 Staff|2020-10-05T17:14:21-05:00October 5th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

Ingrid Andress will kick off the Grammy Museum’s new livestream performance series

ABC/Image Group LAIngrid Andress is the flagship artist for a new livestream performance series from the Grammy Museum. She’ll perform songs from her debut album, Lady Like, which came out in March. The singer-songwriter has become one of Nash...

By B104 Staff|2020-10-06T08:28:25-05:00October 5th, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

RCPD seeking information on pickup driver following vehicle vs. pedestrian incident

Riley County Police are seeking the public’s help after a motor vehicle struck a pedestrian Sunday near downtown Manhattan. Police say the incident happened shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday near the intersection of North 6th and Leavenworth Street. A Ford F-150 pickup struck 34-year-old John Schum of Manhattan as he was crossing the street. He [...]

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By B104 Staff|2020-10-05T15:39:25-05:00October 5th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

Reba McEntire reveals she’s got a boyfriend, shares her story of dating during COVID-19

ABC/Image Group LAAs single people across the world have learned in 2020, dating is tricky during a global pandemic. Still, many have managed to find happy relationships -- and one of them is Reba McEntire. The country superstar revealed her news in ...

By B104 Staff|2020-10-06T08:46:15-05:00October 5th, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

Carrie Underwood’s ‘My Gift’ goes number-one across three Billboard charts in its first week

Joseph LlanesCarrie Underwood’s first-ever holiday album, My Gift, made a splash this week during its debut week out. The record holds the number-one spot on Billboard’s Country, Christian and Holiday album charts. My Gift is the latest in...

By B104 Staff|2020-10-06T08:48:58-05:00October 5th, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

Blake Shelton gets mushy on Gwen Stefani’s birthday: “It’s a special day for a special lady”

Trae Patton/NBCSuperstar couple Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani had a big birthday to celebrate over the weekend: The pop singer turned 51, and her country boyfriend was on hand to help her mark the occasion. In fact, Blake turned to social media to ...

By B104 Staff|2020-10-06T08:56:31-05:00October 5th, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

Jake Owen presents number-one plaque to his grandparents, who inspired his chart-topping “Homemade”

Courtesy of 1220 EntertainmentJake Owen scored a major hit with “Homemade,” the latest single to come off his 2019 project, Greetings From...Jake. Not only did the song’s music video score him his first-ever nomination for a CMA Awa...

By B104 Staff|2020-10-06T09:04:00-05:00October 5th, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

Laine Hardy’s sentimental ode to his “Tiny Town” will be his country radio debut

Robby KleinLaine Hardy has been generating buzz and growing his fan base ever since he snagged the winning spot on Season 17 of American Idol last year. Now, the rising star is ready to make his official country radio debut. For his first single, Laine...

By B104 Staff|2020-10-06T09:06:15-05:00October 5th, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

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