Ever wonder how Kenny Chesney made it from east Tennessee to superstardom? You're about to find out. Kenny will release his first book later in 2025. "Heart Life Music" will be more than just a memoir, according to the subject. "The book is "a love letter to people who shaped and inspired me, the fans [...]
By Emma Loura Some research programs funded with federal grants are halted at K-State, officials said this week, though they were short on specifics as information from the federal government has been limited. The university has made a website to answer questions about a White House freeze on federal grants and loans that came last [...]
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Fort Riley was on lockdown Thursday just after noon, officials reported on social media. Entrances to the post were closed for about 30 minutes around noon, officials said, but they had little detail about the reason for the closure. “Law enforcement is currently working an emergency situation in the vicinity of Custer Hill,” they said [...]
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For the uninitiated, the Waste Management Open is generally considered to be the rowdiest golf tournament on the professional tour. It's held in Arizona, fans are encouraged to make lots of noise. One of the holes actually features stadium-style seating. The tournament kicks off with a pro-am, and Luke Bryan was invited to participate this [...]
By Megan Moser Despite complaints from some residents that they were blindsided about the amount of their special taxes, Manhattan city commissioners on Tuesday approved levying special assessments for 14 benefit districts in Manhattan. These are areas in which work was done to improve a district, and now the city government is levying special assessments [...]
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Last season, Jelly Roll was a mentor on "American Idol". This season, his "role" will be even bigger. With the new season just weeks away, it's been announced that he'll become the shows first-ever "Artist in Residence". Here's how it's going to work: Jelly will join the show during Hollywood Week, and he'll work closely [...]
By Annie Wolf Commissioner Dee McKee attended County Government Day in Topeka on Jan. 22 and sat in on discussion concerning the extraterritorial planning authority of cities into counties. A Senate bill would repeal the 3-mile extraterritorial planning authority that now exists for cities. “There were lots of cities and counties there that had concerns [...]
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Think about it...you've met that extra-special someone. You've booked the venue, ordered the cake and flowers, and hired an awesome caterer. All that's left is finding a wedding singer. How about wedding singers? As in, three of them? In a recent interview, Rascal Flatts was asked if they'd ever consider performing at someone's wedding. Jay [...]
The executive director of the Manhattan Area Resettlement Team is resigning amid federal funding freezes affecting refugee assistance. Ana Mendonca said her last day as leader of the nonprofit organization will be Feb. 7. Virginia Rodriguez, the agency’s program manager, will serve as interim executive director until the position can be filled permanently. Mendonca said [...]
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Clayson Creed Joyce, 22, faces reduced charges after Riley County District Court Judge Jeremy Larchick decreased the initial 12 counts of attempted first-degree murder to three counts during Joyce’s first appearance Friday. Joyce also is charged with two counts of criminal discharge of a firearm, three counts of aggravated battery, seven counts of aggravated child [...]
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