Kansas State University is rolling out a plan to increase compensation for its faculty and staff. In his first major act as president, Dr. Richard Linton announced Thursday a 2 percent across the board increase for benefits-eligible faculty, unclassified and university staff in fiscal year 2023. This will apply to those hired on or before [...]
After numerous delays in the courts over the past two years, a Manhattan man charged with killing two people will face a jury trial late this summer. Riley County Judge John Bosch on Monday set a jury date for Aug. 30 for Montrell Vassar, who faces two counts of first-degree murder and possession of stolen [...]
A trial for a Manhattan man accused of murdering his ex-wife last fall will face trial later this year. At a Monday arraignment, Judge Kendra Lewison set an Oct. 31 trial date for 27-year-old Kamahl Bobian, who is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 27-year-old Shanell Bobian on Sept. 25 in the 400 block [...]
Congrats to Luke Combs as “Doin’ This” moves into the number-one spot on the Billboard country airplay chart. “Doin’ This” is the first single from Luke’s upcoming album, Growin’ Up, and it’s also the 13th number-one of Combs’ career. Luke first found success on the country airplay chart with his debut single “Hurricane” in May […]
As Ellen DeGeneres wraps up her talk show, Keith Urban made his 20th – and final – appearance on the program. Watch Keith and Ellen’s conversation here… Keith also performed a special version of his hit “Blue Ain’t Your Color” – and ended his trip to the show with a special gift for Ellen. Photo […]
George Strait is giving his fans an early Christmas present with back-to-back shows in Vegas this December. King George will be at the T-Mobile Arena December 2nd and 3rd with opener Caitlyn Smith. Before he heads back to Las Vegas, Strait will also headline Kansas City’s GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on July 30 with […]
This Friday, Tyler Hubbard is releasing “5 Foot 9” – it’s the first single from his upcoming solo project. Last year Florida Georgia Line announced that both Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley would work on solo projects. Brian’s album Sunshine State of Mind arrived last summer. Now Tyler is dropping the first track from his […]
At least two people were injured Tuesday following a crash near Tuttle Creek Blvd and Hwy 13. The crash involved a pickup hauling a trailer and an SUV. Crash details are pending from the Kansas Highway Patrol. One person was transported by Life Star helicopter from the scene and another by ambulance. The extent of [...]
Riley County EMS will have its north county first responder go live next month. EMS Director David Adams confirmed to Riley County Commissioners Monday that the position will start June 6. This is a position based out of Leonardville and in place until the new station is constructed. “Staff are hired and will be starting [...]
A pair of men are at the center of a purported cookie store-related crime from earlier this month. Riley County Police are seeking the public’s help identifying one of two suspects, who police say may have pulled a lever on a breaker box causing a power outage to Insomnia Cookies and the Kountry Attic near [...]
