The 2016 Country Stampede came to a close on Saturday night, bringing down the curtain not only on the concerts but also the massive operation headed up by Pottawatomie County Sheriff Greg Riat. Riat oversees a staff comprised of his own deputies, as well as officers from the Riley County Police Department, Wamego City Police, […]
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The final day of the 2016 Country Stampede was understandably the busiest, with plenty of orthopadic and heat related injuries that required treatment from the medics on site at the festival and in the campground area. But there was also some good news to report in regard to the number of patients seen. “I think […]
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Every June, tens of thousands of fans flock to Manhattan for the annual Country Stampede festival. And while almost all of them come for the big name entertainment, there are other things for them to do at times when the main stage is quiet. On each side of the main festival grounds is an area […]
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When most people think about the Country Stampede, they think of the big name artists who’ll perform all their biggest hits from the main stage. They think about seeing friends, catching some rays, and eating tasty food. But all songs start out in the same way; they were put to paper by the often-times unsung […]
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The 2016 Kicker Country Stampede opened up Thursday for the first of the three day festival, and it appears that things went fairly smoothly. With the exception of a lineup change, festival goers were entertained by six high-energy concerts. They also benefitted from cooler temperatures and cloud cover, making conditions more comfortable for all involved. […]
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For the last several years, the Country Stampede music festival promised fans four days of entertainment. Starting this year, there will be no events on Sunday, with the final concert scheduled for Saturday night. “We did away with the Thursday night kickoff party, and moved Sunday to Thursday”, said Wayne Rouse, President of Country Stampede. […]
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Final preparations are being made for the 2016 Kicker Country Stampede, which begins Thursday at Tuttle Creek State Park. Wayne Rouse, President of the Country Stampede, told KMAN that they’ve been working on the site since Sunday morning. “We’ve got the stage up. We’re getting ready to set the sound. VIP is all set up. […]
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The K-State Women’s basketball team and coaching staff is hosting a special summer event on Sunday June 19th at Bramlage Coliseum from 4-6pm. There will be activities for all ages; face painting, a photo booth, and game stations to compete against Wildcat student athletes. Willie the Wildcat will be there, and the first 200 fans […]
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Buckle up your seat belt, stow your tray table, and sit back and enjoy the tale of a Paris architect who’s juggling engagements to three different flight attendants. He’s getting help from his maid and a friend who’s visiting from America, until a dose of bad weather and a faster airplane bring all three ladies
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Down in Arizona, the Kansas City Royals have begun Spring Training as they look to defend their World Series crown. And on a very pleasant spring day in Junction City, Royals fans made their way to see the latest stop on the Royals’ Trophy Tour, and saw the hardware up close. “It’s the peoples’ trophy”,
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