covid-19

Ascension Via Christi extends suspension of nonurgent elective procedures

Ascension Via Christi hospital is delaying all nonurgent elective procedures until at least May 4. This is an extension of an existing 30-day suspension on elective procedures that was put in place on March 16. Ascension Via Christi President Bob Copple explains why they are implementing an extension. Copple says he hopes other health organizations [...]

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By KMAN Staff|2020-04-08T12:40:32-05:00April 8th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

4/7/20 – COVID-19 5 p.m. update with Riley County Health Department

Riley County Health Department Director Julie Gibbs provided our daily update Tuesday afternoon on News Radio KMAN.

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By KMAN Staff|2020-04-07T17:29:01-05:00April 7th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

Couch Concert Calendar 04/07/20

Your rundown of today's virtual concerts! Know of one coming up or want to add yours to our lists? Hit us up on Facebook or email swick@z963.com! Travis Denning: 2 p.m. (Facebook & Instagram) Jimmie Allen: 4:30 p.m. (Taste of Country Facebook) CMT Next Women of Country Goes Live! Hosted by Caylee Hammack and featuring Ashley McBryde: [...]

By Chris Swick|2020-04-07T10:11:18-05:00April 7th, 2020|Fence Post|Comments Off

Update: Riley County recommends masks be worn in certain situations; shift changes implemented for EMS staff

7:17 Tuesday update – RCHD recommends wearing masks in certain situations; Riley County EMS implements shift changes among staff members The Riley County Health Department is now recommending that masks be worn when going somewhere where social distancing is difficult. “This may be the case in grocery stores or other stores where there could be [...]

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By KMAN Staff|2020-04-07T19:38:53-05:00April 7th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

Couch Concert Calendar 04/06/20

We're going to start posting a listing of what artists are playing when via streaming each day here at B1047.com! Any local/regional acts who plan on doing a performance, hit us up either on social media or by emailing swick@z963.com! Today's Slate (Monday, April 6) Stephanie Quayle: 10 a.m. (Facebook) Ingrid Andress: 12:30 p.m. (Bose [...]

By Chris Swick|2020-04-06T08:59:10-05:00April 6th, 2020|Fence Post|Comments Off

Update: Riley County cases climb to 13; Geary, Wabaunsee counties report new cases

4 p.m. Sunday update Kansas Department of Health and Environment officials announced Sunday that the number of positive COVID-19 cases had grown to 747 as of 11 a.m. Included in that were two more cases in Riley County, bringing the county total to 13. KDHE noted two new Geary County cases over the weekend and [...]

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By KMAN Staff|2020-04-05T16:13:50-05:00April 4th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

Agriculture industry facing labor and supply chain issues in the midst of COVID-19 outbreak

Glenn Brunkow of the Kansas Farm Bureau spoke to KMAN about how certain commodity markets are being affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. He says one problem that has affected commodity supply chains is labor issues at processing plants. Brunkow says this ultimately affects how much of a product certain plants are able to process. According [...]

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By KMAN Staff|2020-04-04T17:32:21-05:00April 4th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

Riley County confirms ninth COVID-19 case

Riley County confirmed a ninth positive case of coronavirus Friday morning. Two of the positive cases are being treated at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. As of Friday morning, the Riley County Health Department had 13 pending tests and over 20 people continuing to be monitored. The number of negative tests is up to [...]

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By Brandon Peoples|2020-04-03T10:44:31-05:00April 3rd, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

Manhattan surgeon discusses ethical questions potentially ahead for medical professionals

Hospitals are desperately trying to keep up with the influx of cases of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus. Dr. David Pauls, a general surgeon with Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan has volunteered to become the hospital’s senior triage officer. Surgeons like Dr. Pauls are trained in triage through mass disaster situations. “Fortunately I’ve never been [...]

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By Brandon Peoples|2020-04-02T14:49:50-05:00April 2nd, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

COVID-19 closures lead Aggieville companies to lay off 880 employees

The economic toll of the COVID-19 pandemic is being felt in every part of the United States, locally leading dozens of Aggieville businesses to suspend operations and lay off hundreds of employees. Manhattan Mayor Usha Reddi Tuesday via Zoom read comments written by Aggieville Business Association Director Dennis Cook, who had expressed support for a [...]

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By KMAN Staff|2020-04-01T16:47:30-05:00April 1st, 2020|Local News|Comments Off