Author: Mitch Fortner

K-State basketball wraps its season at a record of 16-17 with loss to Baylor in the Big 12 tournament. Coleman Hawkins was very emotional after the game over how he felt he let people down. Plus, the biggest surprises and disappointments of the season and why K-State is not playing in the postseason. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xT63_lFMgo Hour 1 Seg 1 – K-State basketball wraps its season in Kansas City Seg 2 – Coleman Hawkins emotion comments go viral Seg 3 – Ayoka Lee is a full participant in practice Seg 4 – K-State baseball drops both games in Omaha Hour 2 Seg…

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Could the fire devastation in L.A. happen here? On today’s episode, Mike sits down with Jason Hartman and Bill Waln of the Kansas Forest Service. Many of the conditions that led to California’s wildfires are present closer to home; the Kansas Forest Service is working hard to be proactive against that threat. Hartman and Waln speak on policy changes, climate change, and the cost of wildfires on our environment and our 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.

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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

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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.

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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,…

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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

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