Hotel Occupancy Numbers Continue to Improve, per Manhattan Area CVB

The Manahttan Area Convention and Visitors Bureau says the recovery from last year’s lack of visitors because of the pandemic continues. Executive Director Karen Hibbard tells KMAN that, at the end of June, the hotel occupancy rate was 50-point-six percent for the year. While the July numbers aren’t official, Hibbard did note that the final [...]

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Plum Island data digitization efforts underway as transition to NBAF continues

The National Bio and Agro Defense Facility continues to transition services from Plum Island to its facility here in Manhattan. Part of that transition includes developing a new inventory system for bio-materials. Dr. Chuck Dodd is the Transition Program Manager at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center. Dr. Dodd is also overseeing the massive undertaking [...]

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LISTEN: Kacey Musgraves Previews Two New Songs

While a guest on cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Maya Shankar’s A Slight Change of Plans podcast, Kacey Musgraves sang previews of two songs tentatively titled “Camera Roll” and “If I Was An Angel,” which could be expected to...

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Florida Georgia Line, Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett Help Raise $450K During Charity Concert

On Tuesday, Aug. 3, Florida Georgia Line and friends raised over $450,000 to aid food insecurity in Nashville, via the charity concert Together: Feeding Nashville. The concert marked the inaugural show at new Franklin, Tennessee venue FirstBank Amphith...

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Riley County commission opposes mask mandate for county employees

Riley County commissioners dismissed a mask mandate recommendation for county employees on Monday. Health Department Director Julie Gibbs, Human Resource Manager Elizabeth Wad, and Assistant EMS Director Josh Gering brought the recommendation to the commission. Ward says this is based on guidance from health professionals. Ward says if they do not take protective actions, a [...]

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Tiera Signs Record Deal With The Valory Music Co.

Singer-songwriter Tiera, who was named one of CMT’s Next Women of Country in 2020, has inked a record label deal with Big Machine Label Group imprint The Valory Music Co. The label roster also includes Thomas Rhett, Sheryl Crow, Brantley Gilbert,...

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