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K-State and Wichita State University start new satellite nursing progam

K-State and Wichita State University are partnering up to offer a new satellite nursing program. The five-year program allows students to earn both a Bachelor of Science from the K-State College of Health and Human Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Wichita State’s College of Health Professions. Students will spend the first [...]

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By B104 Staff|2020-04-13T15:42:54-05:00April 13th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

“Amazing Grace”: Ashley McBryde performs at Ryman Auditorium to honor COVID-19 victims

ABC/Image Group LAAshley McBryde commemorated Easter Sunday with an emotional performance of "Amazing Grace" shot at the Ryman Auditorium. While careful to observe state and local guidelines, as well as the Ryman and Opry's own rules, A...

By B104 Staff|2020-04-14T07:55:44-05:00April 13th, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

Brett Eldredge meets “Gabrielle” in new single

Warner Music NashvilleBrett Eldredge is set to release his new single, "Gabrielle," on Friday. Co-written by Brett, Ian Fitchuk and Daniel Tashian, the song is described as a "wistful" piano ballad that ponders the end of a relation...

By B104 Staff|2020-04-14T08:00:37-05:00April 13th, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

Copple emphasizes need for medical professionals to conserve medications

As local health officials gear up for the possible peak period of COVID-19 cases, conservation of supplies will be crucial. While much attention has been given to personal protection equipment and other medical supplies, hospitals are now trying to conserve medication that may be needed to treat COVID-19 positive patients. “That’s one of the real [...]

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By B104 Staff|2020-04-13T11:51:45-05:00April 13th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

UPDATE: 26th confirmed coronavirus case announced in Riley County

Update 12 p.m. Thursday – 26th confirmed case announced, 13th person now in recovery A 26th positive case of coronavirus was announced this morning by the Riley County Health Department. A 53-year-old man was the latest to test positive. Two cases were confirmed on Wednesday as well including a 44-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man. [...]

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By B104 Staff|2020-04-16T13:45:33-05:00April 13th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

K-State moves summer instruction online with reduced rates

Summer classes at Kansas State University will move online at in-state tuition rates and with significantly reduces fees. The move was announced this (MON) morning in continued responese to the COVID-19 pandemic. K-State Provost Charles Taber says students will pay a single standard reduced online fee of $70 per student credit hour for the summer [...]

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By B104 Staff|2020-04-13T07:52:22-05:00April 13th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

From ‘American Idol’ to “I Hope,” why Gabby Barrett’s dad was just fine with her skipping college

Robby KleinGabby Barrett may've finished third on American Idol in 2018, but it looks like she'll soon be number one on the country chart with her debut single, "I Hope." While it might be tempting to think of the 20-year-old as an...

By B104 Staff|2020-04-13T08:47:08-05:00April 13th, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

Nashville notes

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockTrisha Yearwood kicked off a new batch of episodes of her Food Network series, Trisha’s Southern Kitchen, over the weekend. In case you missed it, Saturday’s episode featured a guest ap...

By B104 Staff|2020-04-13T08:48:53-05:00April 13th, 2020|Music News|Comments Off

How Manhattan Area Technical College is dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic

Manhattan Area Technical College has been moved online which has provided a challenge for the hands on classes like welding. Manhattan Area Technical College president Jim Genandt says how they have adapted. “With welding auto tech, things like that they’re doing as much as they can online and by demonstrate video demonstration using zoom, etc. [...]

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By B104 Staff|2020-04-12T23:16:53-05:00April 12th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off

One year later, Tuttle Creek lake levels are looking good

Tuttle Creek Lake levels are lower than this time last year; a time when flooding was just around the corner. Operations Project Manager at Tuttle Creek Reservoir Brian McNulty says around this time last year the lake was 35 ft higher than it is now. As of Friday morning, the lake was only 5 ft [...]

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By B104 Staff|2020-04-12T17:32:32-05:00April 12th, 2020|Local News|Comments Off