Author: Mitch Fortner

Despite controversy, Manhattan developer T.J. Vilkanskas is still working to make his mark in Aggieville. After losing a major investor, Back 9’s plans for Midtown–a large-scale commercial space in the heart of Aggieville–were halted. Now, Back 9 will be developing a hotel and attached parking garage in that space. Vilkanskas joins Mike to address public opinion on that development. 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.

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On today’s episode, Manhattan Arts Center director Kendra Kuhlman shares about a tasty upcoming event through the organization. “MAC and Cheese” is a gathering of food, art and music returning for its second year. The event was created to raise money for MAC’s youth scholarship program, as well as to highlight local talent and promote the many opportunities available at MAC for artists of all ages. Later, Mike is joined by Michael Rezkalla, CEO of Pawnee Mental Health Services, and Dr. Kendra Stuke to discuss stress reduction. April is National Stress Awareness Month. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the…

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On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll talk with K-State Online’s Drew Galloway, preview the 2025 Kansas City Royals and cover KSU WBB comments on JuJu Watkin’s injury. https://www.youtube.com/live/1rnpYpZg4Z4?si=VEp9MLxUXQyhhgZx Hour 1 Seg. 1 – Drew Galloway from K-State Online Seg. 2 – Drew Galloway from K-State Online Seg. 3 – Cole previews the 2025 Kansas city Royals Hour 2 Seg. 1 – KSU WBB comments on JuJu Watkins injury Seg. 2 – Interview with former K-State baseball player Trevor Hurley Seg. 3 – Cole’s Sweet 16 starting five game Seg. 4 – Ask Us Anything

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March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. With one in 24 people diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetime, it is the second deadliest cancer in the country; however, it’s highly preventable. Mike sits down with Dr. Molly Disbrow, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Stormont Vail Health in Manhattan. Dr. Disbrow debunks misconceptions about the disease and shares ways to identify symptoms and get ahead of it. 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.

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On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll go over a heartbreaking injury for USC star JuJu Watkins and how it impacts K-State, talk to KSU color commentator Kristin Waller, name a Jabroni of the Week and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/FGRnOXs0UrY?si=BFj31f7ElQ5-wFfr Full Show Seg. 1 – JuJu Watkins tears ACL, not playing against K-State Seg. 2 – K-Sate WBB color analyst Kristin Waller Seg. 3 – Jabroni of the Week Seg. 4 – Which game was better, MBB vs MSU in ’23 or WBB vs. UK Sunday? Seg. 5 – Ask Us Anything

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What happens when you run out of lawyers? The Riley County Attorney’s office is responsible for prosecuting criminal offenses within the county. This office also handles Child In Need of Care cases and Involuntary Commitments. With many Kansas attorneys nearing retirement, a gap in available legal services has begun to open. Riley County Prosecutor Barry Wilkerson sits down with Mike to discuss the need for new lawyers to fill those spots. 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…

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On this episode of Wildcat Insider, we break down K-State women’s historical win over Kentucky on Sunday, interview both “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson and KSU WBB HC Jeff Mittie, go over more BatCat success and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/hnUEamSi6ek?si=jGvrGDUaEosicJwW Hour 1 Seg. 1 – K-State WBB advances to Sweet 16 with OT win over Kentucky Seg. 2 – “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson Seg. 3 – BatCats win series at Baylor Hour 2 Seg. 1 – K-State WBB head coach Jeff Mittie Seg. 2 – Transfer portal open, no news for KSU MBB Seg. 3 – Big 12 sends…

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On today’s episode, Mike is joined by John Blair–Konza Prairie Biological Station Director. Blair, who is also a co-investigator on the Konza’s Long-Term Ecological Research program, shares his insight on the ecological consequences of global change and the future of National Science Foundation-funded research. 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.

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