For the first time in six weeks, the percent of individuals testing positive for the coronavirus in Riley County has fallen below 10 percent. The health department says for the week of Sept. 20, that rate fell to 9.6 percent, with 108 total cases. It was the fourth consecutive week that the rate decreased after [...]
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Information courtesy K-State Research & Extension’s Agriculture Today MANHATTAN, Kan. – If you’ve stared one cow in the face, you’ve seen them all … right? New technology being developed at Kansas State University is likely to debunk that thought, capitalizing on the power of artificial intelligence to build a database of facial recognition technology for [...]
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COVID-19 vaccine timeline According to Lisa Campbell, Pottawatomie County Health Department officer, a COVID-19 vaccine will be available locally by January 2021. “There will be limited doses available,” Campbell said. “They’ll be sending out priority groups and we’ll have those priority groups listed, but they are saying that there will be widespread vaccine available and [...]
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A Westmoreland agricultural producer is among four selected to receive USDA funding to help develop new products and expand his operation. Roy Garrett is receiving a $38,100 Value-Added Producer Grant from USDA Rural Development. Garrett is starting a wine production company and has an existing vineyard and has degrees in enology and viticulture from Highland [...]
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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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CurbLee Brice marks his eighth career number one this week, as "One of Them Girls" tops the country chart. Appropriately, he shares the success with his wife Sara, who's always there with an honest viewpoint, especially when h...
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockAmanda Shires has released a new song, "The Problem," featuring husband Jason Isbell, in honor of International Safe Abortion Day. All proceeds from the song are benefiting The Yellowhammer Fund, a repr...
Riley County has 20 new positive cases and 20 additional recoveries since Friday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for two positive patients at this time. These patients have symptoms severe enough to require hospitalization. This brings the total number of positive cases to 1,815, with 239 active cases and 1,568 recoveries. [...]
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MCA NashvilleParker McCollum has a batch of new music on the way. The singer and songwriter behind the hit "Pretty Heart" is set to release a new EP, Hollywood Gold, on October 16. The title has personal significance for the singer...
Williams SonomaDolly Parton is prepared to hit you with all the Christmas feels with her new holiday-themed line at Williams Sonoma. The home goods brand has teamed up with the global star for a collection that features items...
