Author: Mitch Fortner

On this episode of Wildcat Insider, we’ll go over some spring storylines for K-State football including the most recent portal get, a successful NFL Draft for K-State and KSU baseball’s most recent series against Houston. https://www.youtube.com/live/kJtxGggNVKU?si=DpwCaDHWhK4oXy-K Hour 1 Segment 1 – Shedeur Sanders slides to the 5th round of the NFL Draft Segment 2 – K-State defense spring football takeaways Segment 3 – Cats add needed depth on offensive line Hour 2 Segment 1 – “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 2 – Three Wildcats selected in NFL Draft Segment 3 – K-State baseball wins two over Houston, big…

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On today’s episode, guest host Sarah Hancock sits down with Sunset Zoo director Scott Shoemaker to discuss the zoo’s conservational impact and local involvement. Sarah Hancock is the senior project manager and editor at New Boston Creative Group in Manhattan. The duo talk upcoming events, additions, and infrastructural changes at the zoo. 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 cover day one of the NFL draft, predict where Cats will end up on days two and three, draft game shows and talk K-State baseball hosting Houston. https://www.youtube.com/live/HeNsJa7H_oQ?si=_QqC4a5GGiAl0Q_R Full Show Segment 1 – Shedeur Sanders not selected in the 1st round Segment 2 – Where will the Cats go? What will the Chiefs do tonight Segment 3 – K-State baseball hosts Houston this weekend Segment 4 – 2025 Game Shows Draft

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Day one of the NFL Draft has concluded with its fair share of drama. The Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns executed one of the more surprising trades in recent draft history with the Jaguars landing Travis Hunter. The Giants got their QB – and he’s not related to Deion Sanders. The Green Bay Packers finally took a WR in round one – it had been over 20 years. The Chiefs landed an extra pick while getting the guy that most draft analysts thought would end up in Kansas City. With days two and three on the horizon, K-State has several…

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Access to transportation is no small factor in the success of a community. Anne Smith and Daphne McNelly from Flint Hills ATA Bus have experienced the impact of their industry firsthand. Through community collaboration and connection, the ATA bus continues to expand its reach and ensure that Manhattan residents are able to get where they need to go. 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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After shoring up most if not all of their glaring issues via free agency, the Kansas City Chiefs have many options as we get set for the 2025 NFL Draft. The Chiefs come into the draft with eight picks, four of which come within the first 100 picks overall because of last year’s trade with Tennessee that sent L’Jarius Sneed to the Titans with Kansas City receiving a third round pick in this year’s draft. With plenty of options, here are what the experts say the Chiefs will do in the first round: ESPN: Mel Kiper Jr. – Josh Simmons,…

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In Kansas, high winds + low humidity = fire risk. Year-round. Wabaunsee County volunteer firefighter Joe Carpenter sits down with Mike on today’s episode to share an inside look on volunteer firefighting. Woody encroachment and dry topography keep Carpenter and his Kansan colleagues busy, and the upcoming warmer months are prime time for wildfires. 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 talk to Derek Young from K-State Online and Lyle Graversen from Arrowhead Addict, as well as go further in depth on Nate Johnson and discuss KSU defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman’s press conference. https://www.youtube.com/live/KsB3-9mHOes?si=o59VHbcD9fKtSvsT Hour 1 Segment 1 – A lot to like with Nate Johnson Segment 2 – Is Coach Tru the K-State football spring MVP? Segment 3 – Derek Young from K-State Online Hour 2 Segment 1 – Game show draft order, Ian Premer announcing top 5 Segment 2 – Lyle Graversen from Arrowhead Addict Segment 3 – Stew Burke on Carla…

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Amanda Gnadt and her family are preserving history in Alma, Kansas by bringing the historic Brandt House hotel back to life. Built in 1887, the space is now open as a seven room boutique hotel that carries a long history. On today’s episode, Gnadt shares the story of the Brandt House and provides a look into its future. 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 go over another addition to K-State football’s 2026 recruiting class, announce this year’s draft theme, go over some potential CFP changes and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/nauC9ntPQaw?si=-zsDmKsvziVWqHHI Full Show Segment 1 – Could TV ratings decide automatic bids for CFP? Segment 2 – Football lands in-state lineman & baseball hosts Wichita State Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Segment 4 – Draft theme, NCAA swallowing pride, CFP meetings Segment 5 – Ask Us Anything

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