Ryan Hurd on his newborn son with Maren Morris: “Maybe he’ll be a math major, who knows?”

ABC/Image Group LA2020's already been pretty good to Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd. Maren celebrated a two-week number one with her second single from Girl, while Ryan wrote Lady Antebellum's latest chart-topper, and experienced h...

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Nashville notes

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockBilly Ray Cyrus appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show today. He'll perform his new single, a cover of Neil Diamond's "I Am I Said," off his EP The Singin' Hills Session Vol. 1 Sunset.  ...

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Pott. County Emergency Management Director discusses COVID-19 and the upcoming severe-weather season

The combination of an upcoming severe weather season and mandates preventing people from gathering in groups greater than 10 could make things difficult for those who don’t have their own storm shelter. Pottawatomie County Emergency Management Director Jennifer Merrow says if it comes down to it, immediate safety will take priority. She also says if [...]

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Local blood drive surpasses goal despite nationwide shortage of donations

The American Red Cross surpassed its goal by 19 pints at the Manhattan Community Blood Drive Tuesday. The blood drive took place over two days at Pottorf Hall in Cico Park and brought in much needed donations during a time when the COVID-19 pandemic is causing thousands of drives across the country to be canceled. [...]

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Sunset Zoo working to implement distance learning opportunities for teachers during closure

The Sunset Zoo in Manhattan remains closed to the public until at least April 6. Only essential staff are working at the zoo, making sure animals are taken care of and fed. Speaking on KMAN’s In Focus Monday, Marketing and Development Officer Melissa Kirkwood said there would be no shortage of food or supplies for [...]

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Pott. County Commission delays US-24 Hwy. and Green Valley Rd. intersection project bid opening

Bid-opening delay Due to increasing inspection costs and construction worker wage rates, the Pottawatomie County Commission decided to delay the bid opening for the US-24 Highway and Green Valley Rd. intersection improvement project by three weeks during their meeting Monday. Commissioner Pat Weixelman says he is considering abandoning the project all together. Public Works Director [...]

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Flights canceled as Manhattan Regional Airport begins to feel impacts of COVID-19

Several airlines have been cancelling flights due to the COVID- 19 pandemic, and the impact is reaching Manhattan Regional Airport. Director Jesse Romo says they are learning about the situation with airlines and COVID-19 at the same time as the public.  He and his staff are having to constantly check with the airlines on a [...]

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