News Radio KMAN · In Focus 12/27/23 – Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy at Kansas State University Director Dr, Colene Lind and guests with Kansans First, a 501(c4) nonprofit organization with the goal of promoting bipartisanship in the two-party system join the program. Guests include former State Sen. and board member Tom Hawk, General Consultant Mitch Rucker and former State Rep. Dave Baker. News Radio KMAN · In Focus 12/27/23 – USD 475 USD 475 Geary County Superintendent Dr. Reginald Eggleston provides a monthly update from the school district News Radio KMAN ·…
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Troy Coverdale has Tuesday morning’s latest from the K-State camp as the Wildcats get ready to match up with N.C. State Thursday in Orlando. Pop-Tarts Bowl Updates are sponsored by Commerce Bank, Farm Bureau Financial Services Agent Joe Wilson in Manhattan and WholeHealth MHK.
The Kansas State Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy is redoubling their efforts to spread awareness on what the first amendment is and how freedom of speech effects the lives of members of the Manhattan community and beyond. Professor Craig Brown from the A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication discusses the importance of a “marketplace of ideas”: Brown notes the importance of having conflicting ideas when engaging in the first amendment rights that Americans enjoy: The institute is also looking at social media and how the discussion around freedom of speech on platforms such as Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, and…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 12/26/23 – Pottawatomie County Commissioners Pottawatomie County Commissioners Pat Weixelman, Dee McKee and Greg Riat discuss some of the highlights of county business from the past year. News Radio KMAN · In Focus 12/26/23 – Ascension Via Christi Ascension Via Christi Pharmacy Director Kevin Oehme (Oh-me) and Critical Care and Express Unit Director Melanie Hastert discuss some of the pricing of specialty meds and how insurance companies may dictate that. Ascension Via Christi President and CEO Bob Copple continues the conversation toward access to healthcare in rural Kansas and some of the ongoing virus…
City of Manhattan crews ended their holiday early yesterday. A crew was called in around 10 p.m. to staff nine trucks as road temperatures fell below freezing, causing some slick spots, especially on the west side of the city. They treated all slippery spots and primary routes to prevent refreezing as temperatures continued dropping overnight. Another crew is currently out checking all routes, and spot treating as necessary. The city’s main concern for this evening is the refreezing of wet and slushy areas, especially on bridges and elevated surfaces. Rotating shifts will continue to monitor and treat or plow as…
Troy Coverdale has Tuesday morning’s latest from the K-State camp as the Wildcats get ready to match up with N.C. State Thursday in Orlando. Pop-Tarts Bowl Updates are sponsored by Commerce Bank, Farm Bureau Financial Services Agent Joe Wilson in Manhattan and WholeHealth MHK.
As the 2023 school year comes to a close, Superintendents Joan Simoneau of USD 323, and Rob McKim of USD 320, reflect on the year and preview what they are looking forward to in 2024. Simoneau emphasized the importance work her district has done in 2023 on helping young students improve their reading skills district-wide: McKim discusses how, administratively, his job is beginning to slow down for him as he continues to settle into the new role and moves into the new year: Simoneau notes the important work her district has done on their strategic plan as the look forward…