Author: Mitch Fortner

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:…

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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

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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.

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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

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What’s it like to be gay in MHK? On today’s episode, Mike is joined by Maria Snyder and Tyler Woods–leaders of Little Apple Pride. The registered non-profit organization aims to celebrate and uplift the LGBTQ community in Manhattan. A demographically and politically diverse town, Manhattan provides a unique environment for its gay residents. Snyder and Woods share a desire to create meaningful dialogue between generations and communities. 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 this episode of Wildcat Insider, we’ll go over a busy day of portal news for K-State men’s basketball, a poor showing for baseball in Stillwater, a Wildcat national champion and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/LZkl9B5XXO0?si=AzWMQdib1T91Cwg4 Full Show Segment 1 – K-State loses Brendan Hausen, but adds Abdi Bashir from Monmouth Segment 2 – Baseball has horrendous weekend at Oklahoma State Segment 3 – Carla Bernat wins Augusta National Women’s Amateur Segment 4 – Houston vs. Florida for National Championship

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Confidence is an ever-evolving factor in the human experience. Today, Mike is joined by Katelyn Andrist–author of ‘Becoming Confident.’ A children’s book based on Andrist’s own journey of self-confidence, ‘Becoming Confident’ is making an impact across the state. Andrist graduated from K-State with a degree in human development and family sciences. A full-time special events coordinator at Special Olympics Kansas, Andrist is inspired by children’s confidence and willingness to share their stories. ‘Becoming Confident’ highlights the importance of self-acceptance and believing in one’s own abilities. 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 over Zyanna Walker’s surprise transfer portal announcement, K-State FB starting spring football & K-State’s series at Oklahoma State. https://www.youtube.com/live/Rgki3pdR4sk?si=jrqSR3j_cIDOO0XY Full Show: Seg. 1 – Zy Walker enters transfer portal Seg. 2 – Spring football officially started today Seg. 3 – Avery Johnson and Taylor Poitier clips Seg. 4 – Can Houston win a Natty for the Big 12? Seg. 5 – Can K-State take advantage of struggling Oklahoma State? Seg. 6 – Ask Us Anything

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After one of, if not the, best career in Kansas State women’s basketball history, Ayoka Lee is walking away from basketball. In a statement released on social media Thursday afternoon, Lee announced that she would not enter the WNBA draft and instead focus on the next phase of her life after a storied college career. “It has been an absolute honor to represent this university for the last seven years,” Lee said. “When I arrived at K-State, I was a 17-year-old who felt like I had to prove myself but never imagined I would accomplish all that I have. Through…

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Today Mike spoke with Kristy Peterson, Vice President of Learning, Engagement and Visitor Experiences at the Museum of Art and Light and Traci Brimhall, Kansas Poet Laureate. The pair join the show in advance of an ekphrastic poetry workshop at the MoA+L on April 5. An ekphrastic poem is one that describes another work of art; participants in the workshop will have their work published in a chatbook, and have the opportunity to share it at a group reading. Bramhall and Peterson aim to bring together local artists by making interdisciplinary connections, joining the visual and literary arts. April is…

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