After nine seasons, Junction City Boys’ Basketball coach Nick Perez has decided to step down from his position, announced Monday by Junction City’s Athletic Director Chris Bogenhagen. Perez was also the coach for the boys and girls golf teams at Junction City. Perez released a statement to the JC Post, “I cannot thank Junction City enough for the past nine years, they have been amazing,” Perez said. “The students, staff, coaches, players, and community have been tremendous. We couldn’t ask for anything better. To my players, you have all been special to our family. You accepted our kids like they…
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On this episode of Wildcat Insider, we’ll go over two more departures from the men’s basketball team, take a trip to the rumor mill regarding an SEC team’s potential interest in Avery Johnson, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/A2b5srKWffg?si=DuYZblwA3hhdyxW7 Full Show Segment 1 – Two K-State bigs enter portal, Tang in mix for five-star prospect Segment 2 – Bat Cats win Big 12 series over UCF Segment 3 – Two Wildcats could be selected in tonight’s WNBA Draft Segment 4 – Another year, another Classy Cat championship in the books Segment 5 – Is Tennessee coming after Avery Johnson? Segment 6 – Huge…
Karla Hagemeister, Director of the Flint Hills Breadbasket, joins Mike on today’s show to discuss high poverty rates in Riley County and what her organization is doing to help residents meet their basic needs. On the brink of expanding into a new and larger space, the Flint Hills Breadbasket carries the mission of feeding the community; they offer healthy food choices, basic hygiene items and a safe space for those who need it. Hagemeister speaks on food insecurity and poverty, struggles which are more pervasive in the Manhattan area than it might seem. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the…
On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll go over the future of sports betting in Kansas, preview two baseball series with K-State and the Royals each playing three games over the next three days, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/gHjr2uTW49M?si=tzr_XQAwvSEcH-Mv Full Show Segment 1 – Kansas could lose sports betting in 2027 Segment 2 – Life is a little different for Carla Bernat after Augusta National win Segment 3 – K-State baseball hosts UCF this weekend Segment 4 – National Interscholastic Cycling Association hosts MHK race Segment 5 – Cole’s expectations for the Chiefs in the Draft Segment 6 – Royals at Guardians…
Talent acquisition helps organizations attract, recruit and retain employees that will help them reach their goals. Terri Dean, Talent Acquisition Manager at Stormont Vail Health, sits down with Mike on today’s episode to discuss how hiring works in the healthcare industry. Nearly 34 years into her career in human resources, Dean shares the rigorous process of interviewing and onboarding new talent at Stormont Vail. Reflecting on the pandemic and providing insight into the current healthcare professional shortage, Dean has a unique perspective on her industry. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click…
On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll go in-depth on K-State basketball’s newest player Abdi Bashir. Plus, we analyze Avery Johnson’s strawberry lemonade drink, discuss House vs. NCAA with USA Today sports reporter Steve Berkowitz, hear from former Wildcat pitcher Trevor Hurley and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/gQbua4LzqDk?si=uj7KjP1vr3RguyHV Hour 1 Segment 1 – Is Avery Johnson’s strawberry lemonade drink good? Segment 2 – USA Today reporter Steve Berkowitz on House vs. NCAA Segment 3 – Final Serena Sundell WNBA mock draft projections Hour 2 Segment 1 – Much more in-depth look at Abdi Bashir Segment 2 – Trevor Hurley on how Bat Cats…
On today’s episode of Within Reason with Mike Matson, Mike is joined by McCownGordon Construction Manhattan Market Team Leader Brian Fuemmeler. Along with Katie Loughmiller, Acting Department Head and Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science at K-State, and Keith Prather, Managing Partner and Co-founder of Armada Intelligence, Fuemmeler shares on construction industry trends on a local, national and global scale. McCownGordon aims to preempt volatility in the construction industry, handling its constant changes proactively. The trio share insight on tariffs, labor shortages and technological advances. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am:…
On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll talk with K-State Online’s Mason Voth, go over the Bat Cats raining runs on Missouri State and Van Malone’s spring press conference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5evVvx8Ir7U Hour 1 Seg. 1 – Mason Voth from K-State Online Seg. 2 – Mason pt. 2 Seg. 3 – Much needed offensive explosion as Bat Cats beat Missouri State Hour 2 Seg. 1 – Van Malone’s spring football press conference Seg. 2 – RB Dylan Edwards with K-State Media Seg. 3 – Everyone says Andrew Leingang’s name wrong Seg. 4 – Ask Us Anything
What, exactly, is the county comprehensive plan? On today’s episode, Mike is joined by Riley County Commissioner John Ford. From windy wildfire conditions to Medicaid cuts, Ford fills in on the changes affecting the county. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast. Click here to listen on Spotify. Click here to listen on Amazon.
On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll go over two more portal entrees for K-State women’s basketball, a heartbreaker for Houston in the men’s national championship game, K-State spring football underway and much more! https://www.youtube.com/live/ypC1zWvFvR8?si=ZMw_kTKnIHzHyxC- Full Show Segment 1 – Houston loses Natty heartbreaker/Lester & Sanchez to portal Segment 2 – Spring football observations/House settlement nears finalization Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Segment 4 – Cole’s free agency report card for the Chiefs Segment 5 – Western conference mayhem as NBA regular season nears close