The Class of 2022 was announced Tuesday morning for the Country Music Hall of Fame and it's got a well-deserved name on there. Keith Whitley was announced as the newest member-elect, along with legendary singer-pianist Jerry Lee Lewis and music executive Joe Galante. Whitley, of course, is a tragic tale. He was only 34 when [...]
Red Cross blood drives are happening in Manhattan and Junction City today through Thursday. A lot of empty appointment spots exist. Red Cross Account Manager Kristi Ingalls was on the KMAN Morning Show Tuesday to highlight the need for blood. Here’s a list of this week’s blood drives: Manhattan drive at Pottorf Hall in CiCo [...]
Heading into his shows this weekend – including playing Empower Field at Mile High in Denver with Luke Combs – Cody Johnson has just announced 22 new concert dates for this fall. Cody has played every size stage there is…from club shows, to arenas, to Rodeo Houston, to stadiums…but it doesn’t matter where he steps […]
Tim McGraw is out on the road with his 2022 tour – and he’s having a blast. Tim recently shared, “We’re making incredible memories night after night and y’all are just blowing me away!” And he has the video to prove it… Tim is out with his opening acts Russell Dickerson, Alexandra Kay, and Brandon […]
According to Variety, Reba McEntire will return to acting as she’s joining Big Sky as a regular on the show as it’s going into its third season. According to IMDB.com, Reba’s character’s name will be “Sunny Brick.” Along with her singing career, Reba’s acting resume is just as storied. She starred in her own series, […]
The Pottawatomie County Commission has tabled a decision on a pair of conditional use permits for wedding and event space in a rural area near Rock Creek High School. Nearby residents are concerned with the high volume of traffic, noise and light pollution the proposals could bring with it to an area that’s in a [...]
The Riley County Law Board announced Monday it is beginning the search for the next director of the Riley County Police Department. The job posting will go live next week, with the Law Board accepting applications starting May 24. Screening of applications will immediately follow the posting of the job and continue until the position [...]
Manhattan Area Technical College celebrated its graduates over the weekend with its spring commencement ceremony. The ceremony was held at University Christian Church. President Jim Genandt says with MATC’s ceremony, they try to have a more celebratory atmosphere. Genandt says the celebration isn’t just for the students, but for the families and staff as well. [...]
Just as Carrie Underwood is getting ready to wrap up her Las Vegas residency show Reflection this Saturday May 21st , the country superstar has announced a new massive tour. The Denim & Rhinestones tour will kick off this October in South Carolina and then go on a run of more than 40 stops in […]
Naomi Judd‘s life was celebrated at the Ryman Auditorium with the CMT special Naomi Judd: A River of Time – Celebration. The evening started with Naomi’s daughter Ashley Judd greeting the crowd at the Ryman, “Welcome to the mother church of country music. This is where mom wanted her public celebration to take place.” Ashley […]
