Author: Mitch Fortner

On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll be joined by K-State Online’s Drew Galloway, go over Matt Wells thoughts on K-State’s offensive development & talk with author & and Penn State trustee Jay Paterno. https://www.youtube.com/live/BWQpiAuOSsc?si=rDV1Y9kPTUQJFT5O Full Show Segment 1 – Drew Galloway from K-State Online Segment 2 – Drew pt. 2 Segment 3 – Matt Wells loves Avery’s improvement & passing game potential Segment 4 – Interview with author & Penn State trustee Jay Paterno Segment 5 – Ask Us Anything

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Be Able Community provides a “third space” for those in adversity. They exist to engage with their neighbors by creating connections, cultivating skills and opening doors of opportunity. Scott Voos, executive director of Be Able, joins Mike on today’s show to discuss its impact on the Manhattan community. 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 discuss a major change to next year’s men’s basketball team with another departure, a get for both the men’s and women’s teams out of the portal, a disappointing day for K-State baseball and more. https://www.youtube.com/live/xO21g_PybI0?si=lg1vFujtQ-_Q8KQe Full Show Segment 1 – Poor display of baseball by Bat Cats today at Northeastern Segment 2 – Serena Sundell was the ‘steal’ of the WNBA draft Segment 3 – K-State women add guard Tess Heal from Stanford Segment 4 – Dug McDaniel enters transfer portal, Tang lands Khamari McGriff Segment 5 – Ask Us Anything

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The 2025 legislative session in Kansas just wrapped up. On today’s show, Mike sits down with State Senator Kenny Titus of Manhattan and State Representative Bill Bloom of Clay Center to debrief. Rep. Bill Bloom claimed there was more disparity between urban and rural ideals than between the Republican and Democratic parties. Addressing the state budget, the Republican supermajority, property tax changes and veteran tax breaks, GOP legislators Sen. Titus and Rep. Bloom recap the session. 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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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