Pottawatomie County commissioners made very little movement Monday in considering two conditional use permits for rural properties north of Rock Creek High School. After spending over an hour discussing the request by Greg Ferkol for a children’s play area and accompanying event space, commissioners voted to proceed with the play area under a rural tourism [...]
Rock Creek School Board members held a special meeting Monday, where a new superintendent was named. The board has hired Joan Simoneau, who is wrapping up her sixth year as superintendent and elementary principal at USD 369 Burrton. The board approved a 2-year contract with her. She succeeds Kevin Logan, who has accepted a position [...]
This past weekend Blake Shelton was on hand in Texas for the NASCAR All-Star Race where he was the Grand Marshall. Blake got the drivers going with this… Blake also performed a concert as a part of the festivities – where among the songs he sang was his latest hit “Come Back As A Country Boy” – […]
Eric Church ended his massive Gather Again tour this past weekend in New York City at the world famous Madison Square Garden. Fans know that along with Eric, singer Joanna Cotten, has been a major part of Eric’s music and tour, so when Joanna was under the weather, you can’t just hand those duties off […]
Jimmy Allen reached number-one with Brad Paisley earlier this year with their song “Freedom Was A Highway.” Earlier this month Jimmie and Dylan Scott joined forces on the song “In Our Blood.” Now Jimmie has another collaboration on the way…and it’s one we didn’t see coming, but we’re totally interested. Jimmie and J Lo…Jennifer Lopez, […]
With the prosecution anticipating additional charges will be filed, an arraignment for a former Northview Elementary paraprofessional was scheduled for July. Aaron Zachry on Monday appeared via video in Riley County District Court represented by attorney Cole Hawver, facing nearly three dozen counts including sexual exploitation of a child. Scheduled for arraignment, that’s been postponed [...]
Riley County Commissioners on Monday unanimously approved mid-year pay increases for county employees, effective July 1. The increase will include a fiscal impact of $1.2 million in the 2022 budget, and includes over $860,000 in salaries and nearly $340,000 in benefits. The county says its part of a strategy to improve employee retention and recruitment, [...]
Jon Wolfe called into Red Dirt Road this week! He and Chris get into the success of his Juan Lobo tequila brand, plus the inspiration behind his latest single, "A Cowgirl Like You" (Hint: it's his wife.)! Check out the unedited interview!
The one and only Bart Crow joined Chris on Red Dirt Road this week to talk his new single, "Loves Got a Hold On You!" They get into the cover art (drawn by his son, River!), as well as potential new music, the pros and cons of the "summer 'stach" and more!
Adam Hood called into Red Dirt Road and chatted with Chris about his new single featuring Miranda Lambert, "Harder Stuff!" Plus, they get into his new album, Mental Health Month, and more! Check out the uncut interview below!
