News Radio KMAN

Devyn Trondson, cast member in Pretty Woman: The Musical, offers a preview of this Sunday's show at McCain Auditorium.

Riley County Extension 4-H Agent John Jobe discusses an event coming up for 4-H youth at Riley County Grade School and previews the group's annual 4-H garage sale coming up this spring.

51st District State Rep. Kenny Titus provides a weekly legislative update from Topeka.

C. Clyde Jones joins us to discuss Sharing with the Shepherd Month at Shepherd's Crossing.

Segments 1: (00:00) Segment 2: (13:07) Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jason Smith recaps last week's annual meeting and takes a look at mission for the Chamber Board for the year ahead. Segment 3: (21:27) Segment 4: (30:40) Director of the Kansas State University Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy Dr. Colene Lind and Department of Political Science Head, professor Dr. Nathaniel Birkhead discuss a community engagement event titled “Voting is Social,” and an event happening Thursday evening in Manhattan.

Segment 1 (00:00): Rock Creek USD 323 Superintendent Joan Simoneau provides an update on the latest news from the district. Segment 2 (10:11): Wamego USD 320 Superintendent Rob McKim shares the latest news about what's going on in the district.  Segment 3 (21:06): Segment 4 (30:50): Manhattan Area Technical College President Jim Genandt discusses Career Fair Days, the Spring Open House and a timeline for ribbon cutting for the Advanced Technology Center.

Riley County Commissioner Greg McKinley and Emergency Management Coordinator Laurie Harrison join us to discuss county business and offer a preview of Severe Weather Awareness Week, coming up March 4-8.

Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce 2024 Chairman Jake Wassenberg's speech from Friday's annual meeting outlining the economic strategies for the board this year.

Wamego City Manager Stacie Eichem and Communications Specialist Gabby Jensen discuss more speed limit enforcement on city streets and upcoming parks and recreation activities.

Junction City Manager Allen Dinkel joins us to highlight the latest news regarding its ongoing ambulance dispute with Geary County and other news from around the city.

66th District State Rep. Sydney Carlin provides a weekly legislative update.

Manhattan Senior Center Director Liz Nelson joins to discuss what's going on at Manhattan Senior Center.

Manhattan Housing Authority Executive Director Aaron Estabrook and Dr. Lisa Bietau, UFM Community Learning Center YouthBuild Associate Director.

Manhattan Housing Authority Executive Director Aaron Estabrook and Dr. Lisa Bietau, UFM Community Learning Center YouthBuild Associate Director.

U.S. Army Garrison Fort Riley commander, Colonel Michael Foote reviews the Fiscal Year 2023 Fort Riley Economic Impact Statement.

U.S. Army Garrison Fort Riley commander, Colonel Michael Foote reviews the Fiscal Year 2023 Fort Riley Economic Impact Statement.

Downtown Manhattan Inc. Executive Director Gina Snyder discusses the Downtown Tomorrow plan, parking and growth and a preview of the annual Pink Up the Pace 5K.

Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 Superintendent Eric Reid and Board President Jayme Morris-Hardeman discuss parent-teacher conferences, upcoming events and a preview of Wednesday's school board meeting.

Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 Superintendent Eric Reid and Board President Jayme Morris-Hardeman discuss parent-teacher conferences, upcoming events and a preview of Wednesday's school board meeting.

Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr and Mayor Wynn Butler preview tonight's legislative meeting, discuss road projects and potential paid parking in the downtown garage.

Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr and Mayor Wynn Butler preview tonight's legislative meeting, discuss road projects and potential paid parking in the downtown garage.

Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr and Mayor Wynn Butler preview tonight's legislative meeting, discuss road projects and potential paid parking in the downtown garage.

Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr and Mayor Wynn Butler preview tonight's legislative meeting, discuss road projects and potential paid parking in the downtown garage.

Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine Assistant Clinical Professor, Small Animal Surgery, specializing in Dentistry, Dr. Marjory Artzer discusses oral health concerns, specifically in puppies.

Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine Assistant Clinical Professor, Small Animal Surgery, specializing in Dentistry, Dr. Marjory Artzer discusses oral health concerns, specifically in puppies.

Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department Park Planner II Alfonso Leyva discusses the master plan timeline for Sunrise and Sunset Cemeteries and previews the monthly Parks and Rec Advisory Board meeting.

Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department Park Planner II Alfonso Leyva discusses the master plan timeline for Sunrise and Sunset Cemeteries and previews the monthly Parks and Rec Advisory Board meeting.

We replay our 7:30 am legislative update from the 67th District State Rep. Mike Dodson, of Manhattan, who discusses the tax bill, Medicaid Expansion and potential pay raises for state legislators.

Manhattan Regional Airport Director Brandon Keazer highlights some enplanement numbers for December and January and takes a look ahead at the airport's upcoming hangar project.

Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency Marketing and Communications Specialist Daphne McNelly discusses some upcoming events and reasons to ride the aTa bus for fun.

Flint Hills Breadbasket Executive Director Karla Hagemeister and Knights of Columbus member Kevin Roberts preview next weekend's Souper Bowl food drive and fundraiser.

Executive Director of the Governor's Military Council Lt. Gen (ret.) Perry Wiggins.

Executive Director of the Governor's Military Council Lt. Gen (ret.) Perry Wiggins.

Visit Manhattan Executive Director Marcia Rozell.

Riley County Extension Horticulture Agent Gregg Eyestone.

Riley County Game Warden Ben Jedlicka with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.

Chuck Leonard, Director of Next to Normal, an upcoming musical at the Manhattan Arts Center joins us to talk about the production.

Special Olympics Kansas representatives preview the Feb 10 Manhattan Polar Plunge event.

Manhattan Public Library officials preview the upcoming library book sale and other news from the library.

Blue Valley USD 384 Superintendent Rex Boley shares the latest news from the district and looks ahead at February events.

UFM Community Learning Center Executive Director Aliah Mestrovich Seay discusses UFM's spring catalog and youth programs.

The annual Corporate Pinewood Derby supporting Scouts in the Konza District is previewed by Development Executive Krystal Baldwin and Senior District Executive David Starks.

Manhattan Lions Club member Alan VanNahmen joins us to talk about this weekend's Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast at the College Ave. United Methodist Church.

Kansas 2nd District Congressman Jake LaTurner discusses ongoing discussions between Republicans and Democrats toward securing the southern border and other issues.

Kansas 2nd District Congressman Jake LaTurner discusses ongoing discussions between Republicans and Democrats toward securing the southern border and other issues.

Flint Hills Discovery Center Assistant Director Stephen Bridenstine and Manhattan Seed Swap Organizer Kelly Yarbrough join the program.

Flint Hills Discovery Center Assistant Director Stephen Bridenstine and Manhattan Seed Swap Organizer Kelly Yarbrough join the program.

Congressman Jake LaTurner stopped by the KMAN studios Friday to discuss the issues at the southern border and raised security concerns surrounding a China-based manufacturer planning to locate in Johnson County.

Fort Riley Transition Services Manager Deb Shelkey previews next week's Hiring Our Heroes SkillBridge Exploration Fair, happening Feb. 1 at Riley's Conference Center

State Sen. Usha Reddi joined KMAN's Morning News for a weekly legislative update, and discusses activity from the Senate Commerce, Transportation and Assessment and Taxation committees.

Sunset Zoo Marketing and Development Officer Melissa Kirkwood takes a look at February activities, a new tiger and how weather has impacted the zoo this month.