Stephen Bridenstine has been director of the Flint Hills Discovery Center for two months, but his experience in education and public administration goes back much further. Today, he joins Mike to talk funding, community engagement, and upcoming development at the museum. A partnership-based organization, FHDC has worked closely over the past 12 years with local people who know and love the Flint Hills. 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.
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On today’s shortened edition of The Game, we talk about an SEC school trying to poach KSU WBB HC Jeff Mittie, Mitch makes his third pick of the season against Arizona State and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/k5h1LzQjs8M?si=8vEC86ddXt173vRf Full Show Seg. 1 – SEC school trying to get Jeff Mittie Seg. 2 – MitchPom vs. Arizona State Seg. 3 – Jabroni of the Week Seg. 4 – Ask Us Anything
On today’s episode, Mike speaks with Dee McKee–Pottawatomie County Commissioner. McKee has been in her role since 2014, and is considering seeking reelection in 2026. The diverse county faces a range of governance challenges that require its five commissioners to think strategically. McKee speaks on private sector job growth, a growing population, and thinking ahead on city infrastructure. 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.
On Monday’s edition of Wildcat Insider, we cover K-State baseball’s big sweep against William and Mary, KSU WBB Big 12 tournament performance & interview “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson.
Seniors David N’Guessan and Coleman Hawkins were both named to All-Big 12 teams, the conference office announced on Sunday. Hawkins, who found himself on the All-Big 12 Third Team, became the first Wildcat named to one of the three All-Big 12 teams since Marquis Nowell and Keyontae Johnson were both members of the first team in 2023. N’Guessan was an honorable mention. The two seniors have been leaders for the team all year long. Hawkins, who was a Big Ten honorable mention in the 2023-24 season, is the only Division I player in the country to average at least 10 points,…
Seg. 1 – Manhattan girls beat Maize, Manhattan boys season comes to a close Seg. 2 – Recapping area schools in action last night Seg. 3 – Interview with Rock Creek girls HC Trevor Keller and Wamego girls HC Brian McIntosh Seg. 4 – Full recap/preview
RCPD is “breaking up” with Fake Patty’s Day–what will that look like as the unofficial holiday ensues tomorrow? On today’s episode, Riley County Police Department Director Brian Peete and Deputy Director Erin Friedline join to discuss the tightening reins on local and state laws in regard to the infamous day of partying. In an effort to reduce crime and prevent crises, the department is making these laws clear ahead of time. The pair speak on accountability, harm reduction, the day’s economic impact, and the “rite of passage” argument. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at…
On today’s edition of The Game, we talk about Jerome Tang picking up momentum on the recruitment trail, the downfall of K-State MBB season, K-State women’s basketball in Kansas City and more!
Less than 24 hours after K-State received their first Class of 2025 commit in the form of Mississippi’s Ashton Magee, point guard Exavier Wilson committed to K-State early this afternoon. Wilson is a 3-star recruit according to On3. The 6 foot 1 senior out of Father Tolton High School in Columbia, Missouri, received an offer from Jerome Tang and the K-State coaching staff less than a week ago. Wilson had offers from West Virginia, FIU and several other schools. Both Magee and Wilson were late bloomers on the recruitment trails, with both garnering more interest as their seasons went on.…
On today’s episode, Mike speaks with Andy Weiner, CEO of RockStep Capital. RockStep is a shopping center investment company based out of Houston; with an emphasis on investing in “hometown” communities, RockStep purchased Manhattan Town Center Mall in 2022. Weiner speaks on the essential economic drivers that make Manhattan an attractive location, the future of in-person retail shopping, and their unique investment model. In the second half of the hour, Downtown Manhattan’s executive director Gina Snyder joins to talk about the close relationship between the Manhattan Town Center Mall and the downtown strip. Snyder speaks on the mixed response of…