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K-State appealing to students, public for personal responsibility regarding health guidelines

Leaders from Kansas State University are pleading with students and community members to take personal responsibility to avoid another university shutdown due to COVID-19. A joint statement from President Richard Myers, Provost Charles Taber and Vice President for Student Life Thomas Lane warns that if the guidelines aren’t followed K-State could be forced to shut [...]

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By B104 Staff|2020-08-18T14:00:41-05:00August 18th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

Lauren Akins opens up on how she felt “estranged” from husband Thomas Rhett after having children

ABC/Image Group LAIn her new book, Live in Love: Growing Together Through Life's Changes, Lauren Akins offers an all-encompassing look at her life with husband Thomas Rhett, including the struggles they've overcome in their eight-ye...

By B104 Staff|2020-08-19T08:32:49-05:00August 18th, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

‘In Pieces’: Garth Brooks scores another diamond-certified album

Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyGarth Brooks continues to collect diamonds. The legendary star learned the news earlier this week that his 1993 album, In Pieces, has been Diamond certified by the RIAA, signi...

By B104 Staff|2020-08-19T08:34:10-05:00August 18th, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

RCPD Report: 8/18/20

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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By B104 Staff|2020-08-18T10:31:16-05:00August 18th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

‘What You See Ain’t Always What You Get’: Luke Combs releasing deluxe edition of 2019 album

Sony Music NashvilleLuke Combs is delivering more new music to his fans. The superstar singer is set to release a deluxe edition of his sophomore album What You See Is What You Get this fall. On the album, with the revis...

By B104 Staff|2020-08-19T08:35:06-05:00August 18th, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan hilariously roast each other over their music

Trae Patton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty ImagesIt was The Voice versus American Idol on Monday when Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan became tangled up in a brief but hilarious war of ...

By B104 Staff|2020-08-19T08:38:12-05:00August 18th, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

Riley County EMS employee tests positive for COVID-19

A Riley County Emergency Medical Services emergency medical technician has tested positive for COVID-19. RCEMS was notified of the positive test result on August 14th, just two days after the employee was last on duty on August 12th. According to RCEMS, while the employee did interact with the public during their shift, they were asymptomatic [...]

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By B104 Staff|2020-08-17T17:21:58-05:00August 17th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

Riley County Police Department getting new uniforms

The Riley County Police Department will change the color and design of its uniforms for the first time in 46 years. The Riley County Law Board unanimously approved the change Monday during its monthly meeting. Changes to the uniform will include improved durability, multi-season comfort and utility as well as switching from light blue to [...]

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By B104 Staff|2020-08-17T16:53:08-05:00August 17th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

Iacobellis hearing reset for Sept. 1

A Manhattan restaurant owner facing 26 charges of sexual abuse against three minors will wait a bit longer to move forward with a trial. During a hearing Monday via Zoom, Judge Kendra Lewison continued the case against Robert Iacobellis to 11 a.m. Sept. 1. The change was made to give time for a hearing on [...]

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By B104 Staff|2020-08-17T15:54:57-05:00August 17th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

Riley County adds five new COVID cases, bringing overall pandemic count to 500

Riley County saw five new positive coronavirus cases Monday, bringing the overall total for the pandemic to 500. Health officials are monitoring 125 active cases, including 2 COVID positive patients at Ascension Via Christi Hospital, but no patients under investigation. The percent positive rate for new cases is hovering at 3.5 percent, down from just [...]

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By B104 Staff|2020-08-17T15:45:16-05:00August 17th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off