’King in the Community’ an Eagle Media Podcast

Join host Nate King and special guest Salina City Manager Mike Schrage for a discussion about the Smoky Hill Revitalization Project , increasing the amount of affordable housing, continued road improvements, new city commission meeting schedule and more.  Hear a brief update on the Cozy in versus the City of Salina civil suit reagarding the partial mural/sign displayed on the north wall of Cozy In...

Join host Nate King as he sits down with Crystal Hammerschmidt, the Visual Arts Coordinator for the upcoming Smoky Hill River Festival in Salina. Crystal shares her insights on the festival's visual arts, highlighting the talented artists and diverse artwork that will be showcased. From paintings to sculptures to handmade crafts, listeners will get a sneak peek at what art to expect at this year's...

Join Nate King, News Director at Salina Post, as he discusses key community issues with Saline County Administrator Phil Smith-Hanes on this episode of King in the Community.   They cover the  unexpected shutdown of the Choose Saline County app  and potential solutions. They also dive into ARPA funds,  2025 budget requests , and upcoming Saline County Commission meetings.   Smith-Hanes discusses t...

Join Nate King on "King in the Community" as he chats with K-State Research and Extension Central Distric t Horticulturist Agent, Jason Graves, about the secrets to successful gardening. From planting tips to soil testing, mulching, composting, and lawn care, they cover it all. Discover how to prevent winter kill, the importance of mowing height, and get a sneak peek at the upcoming 2024 KSRE Cent...

On this King in the Community episode, Nate King sits down with Prairieland Market Executive Director Vickee Spicer to talk about the market's expansion and move to downtown Salina, Kansas. Learn how the new space will help the market better serve local farmers and ranchers while offering consumers an expanded lineup of locally sourced meats and produce. Spicer also discusses the market's plans to...

Join King in the Community host and Salina Post News Director Nate King as he discusses severe weather preparedness in Saline County with special guest Alyssa Sanchez, new Saline County deputy emergency management director. Learn about the importance of having a preparedness kit, an emergency plan, and how to stay informed during severe weather events. On this episode, you will discover crucial ti...

Join 910 KINA and Salina Post News Director Nate King for his latest episode of the King in the Community Podcast with Saline County Registrar of Deeds Rebecca Seeman. They discuss county government month, the importance of accurate land records, digital indexing, property ownership, fraud prevention, and what led her to a career in public service. Learn about the meticulous work involved in manag...

Join us for the latest episode of the King in the Community podcast with Salina Post News Director Nate King. Listen in as we discuss the latest developments in the Kansas legislature with State Representative Clarke Sanders. We cover topics such as tax reform, conference committee discussions, special education funding, the Nov. election, and where bills stand before lawmakers return to finish th...

Join Salina Post News Director, Nate King, in a conversation with K-State Salina Dean and CEO Alysia Starkey on this latest episode of "King in the Community." Starkey discusses K-State Salina's focus on cultivating student passions and career development, what led her toward her current job, campus development plans, partnerships with the aerospace industry, student experience improvements, and h...

On this episode of King In the Community, podcast host Nate King discusses the urgent water crisis at the Sundowner Mobile Home Park with Saline County Emergency Management Director Michelle Weis. Learn about the high levels of manganese contaminating the water supply, the county's response, and the lack of communication from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Corporati...

Join host Nate King on the "King in the Community" podcast as he sits down with Susan Hawksworth to discuss the new exhibit at the Smoky Hill Museum in Salina. The exhibit's title is "Step Up to the Task" and will be open to the public from April 12 to Oct. 5.  Discover the inspiring stories of remarkable Salina women who made significant contributions to local and regional history. From groundbre...

In the latest episode of "King in the Community," Salina Post News Director and host, Nate King meets with Salina City Manager Mike Schrage for their monthly conversation about civic matters. Through thoughtful discourse and analysis, the episode navigates a wide variety of relevant topics, from the philanthropic Match Madness event to the controversy surrounding possible public art at Salina Fire...

Join Salina Post News Director, Nate King, in this episode of "King in the Community" as he sits down with returning guest, Saline County Administrator, Phil Smith Hanes. They dive into various topics impacting Saline County, Kansas, including the Oliver Haag scholarship for agriculture students, investments in rural fire districts, county government services, the relationship between the county a...

Spring is in the air and  Salina Dowtown Inc. , SDI, is back with  LIVE first Fridays beginning in Apri l. Nate King chats with SDI Executive Director, Leslie Bishop about the new farm and art market in downtown Salina. Click the link above and hear Bishop explain how the market got started and the ways public and private community stakeholders are partnering to make the farm and art market a succ...

Join Dean, Mike, and Salina Post News Director Nate King in a conversation about Project Salina's mission to support local nonprofits through sustainable food donations.    They discuss the upcoming kick-off event in April, the increased need for food support in the community, and the impact of monetary donations on purchasing food for those in need. Learn how you can get involved and team up with...

In this episode of King in the Community Salina Post News Director, Nate King speaks with Brad Anderson, director of Arts and Humanities at the City of Salina about local arts and culture. Anderson shares how it felt when he was selected to represent Salina in the 2024 Leadership Kansas Class. The episode also explores the vibrant arts and culture scene in Salina. Anderson talks about the city's t...

  In this episode of King in the Community, I speak with State Representative Susan Concannon (R-107th District) to hear about her journey from healthcare to politics, her advocacy for her community, and her work on issues like the water crisis at Sundowner mobile home trailer park. We also discuss her role as chair of the Child Welfare and Foster Care Committee, the challenges facing the foster c...

Join host Nate King for his monthly conversation with Salina City Manager, Mike Schrage. Nate asks about the history behind Salina's breed-specific law and seeks answers about the ongoing conversation regarding Salina's sign code . 

On this episode of King in the Community, Nate King hears an update from Saline County Administrator, Phil Smith-Hanes.  Listen in and hear about a range of local issues impacting Saline County. From the challenges faced with the new jail building, including heating and plumbing issues, to the allocation of ARPA funding for rural fire districts, Phil provides valuable insights into the current sta...

On this episode, King in the Community host Nate King interviews Billy Greer, the bassist of the legendary band Kansas, in celebration of their 50th-anniversary tour. Greer reflects on his 38 years with the band, shares insights into their upcoming concert dates, March 22-23 , at the historic Stiefel Theatre in Salina, Kansas, and discusses the evolution of Kansas' music and lineup changes.   Disc...

On this episode of King in the Community, Nate King speaks with Salina Fire Chief Tony Sneidar about the Salina Fire Station Four project, the new Phoenix G2 Fire Station Alerting System by USDD Honeywell and recent City authorized purchases for new fire trucks and apparatuses.

On this episode of King in the Community, Salina Mayor Longbine shares his background and reasons for running for commission, the city's response to homelessness, emergency first responder facility upgrades, BSL, and more.  Hear more about Longbine's tour of city facilities and the need for a new fire station due to outdated design and cramped living quarters. Learn about the city's state-of-the-a...

Host Nate King chats with State Representative Stephen Howe to discuss the highly debated topic of Medicaid expansion in Kansas. Representing District 71 in Topeka, Howe shares an insider's take on current state matters and the potential implications on local communities, with a specific focus on the challenges witnessed in rural areas. Hear Howe discuss his duties in the capacity of chairman for...

UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances the performances will now be held at Salina South High School. All performance times will remain the same except tonight's show may start closer to 7:30 p.m.    Join Nate King, news director for the Salina Post, as he chats with Sacred Heart Junior/Senior High School musical director Matea Gregg, and actors Eva Matteucci and Dayne Goss about the upcoming pro...

Welcome to King in the Community, on this episode we sit down with Mitch Robinson, the executive director of the Salina Community Economic Development Organization, to discuss the unique challenges and success stories that have shaped Salina's economic landscape. With four decades of experience, Mitch explores the crucial role of industrial revenue bonds and housing incentives in attracting busine...