KMAN's In Focus

Riley County USD 378 Superintendent Cliff Williams, new Riley County High School Principal Charles Kipp and Riley County Grade School Principal Jared Larson join the program to discuss the upcoming school year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UFM Community Learning Center Executive Director Aliah Mestrovich Seay joins us to discuss the upcoming course catalog and some new UFM programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pottawatomie County Administrator Chad Kinsley and Commissioner Greg Riat highlight information regarding an upcoming sales tax ballot question, progress on the 2024 budget and other county business items. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Flint Hills Discovery Center Curator of Education Sally Dreher join the program to discuss Sunflower Summer, fall programs, Aerospace Day and a preview of the upcoming Great Plains exhibit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sunset Zoo Marketing and Development Officer Melissa Kirkwood joins us to highlight the latest zoo news and happenings, including its 90th birthday celebration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab joined us to discuss changes that occurred with Kansas election laws following the 2023 legislative session, including the bipartisan Election Modernization Bill. He also spoke to the upcoming Presidential Preference Primary that will occur in March 2024 and his recent appointment to lead the National Association of Secretaries of State. Learn more about your...

Manhattan Senior Center Director Liz Nelson joins us to discuss upcoming activities and programs at the center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Riley County Extension Ag Agent Greg McClure offers a preview of the Riley County Fair and the 4H exhibits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jason Smith joins us for his monthly discussion on business news, as well as a new childcare accelerator grant for Manhattan and the upcoming Business Showcase on Aug. 9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jason Smith joins us for his monthly discussion on business news, as well as a new childcare accelerator grant for Manhattan and the upcoming Business Showcase on Aug. 9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manhattan Christian College President Kevin Ingram joins us ahead of the start of a new school year and shares some announcements of events coming up, including the school’s annual golf classic in September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

USD 383 Manhattan-Ogden Assistant Superintendent Nate Downs and board member Christine Weixelman preview Wednesday’s school board meeting and highlight registration for the upcoming school year as well as the new ParentSquare portal for communications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab joined KMAN's Morning News Wednesday to discuss changes that occurred with Kansas election laws following the 2023 legislative session, including the bipartisan Election Modernization Bill. He also spoke to the upcoming Presidential Preference Primary that will occur in March 2024 and his recent appointment to lead the National Association of Secretaries of S...

Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr and Mayor Mark Hatesohl preview the Tuesday legislative meeting planned at City Hall. The agenda includes consideration of a $2.9 million contract to finance road construction work in the city’s north campus corridor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr and Mayor Mark Hatesohl preview the Tuesday legislative meeting planned at City Hall. The agenda includes consideration of a $2.9 million contract to finance road construction work in the city’s north campus corridor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr and Mayor Mark Hatesohl preview the Tuesday legislative meeting planned at City Hall. The agenda includes consideration of a $2.9 million contract to finance road construction work in the city’s north campus corridor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr and Mayor Mark Hatesohl preview the Tuesday legislative meeting planned at City Hall. The agenda includes consideration of a $2.9 million contract to finance road construction work in the city’s north campus corridor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Riley County Historical Museum Curator of Education & Design Melanie Highsmith discusses a new temporary exhibit that looks back on the history of  medical pioneers in Riley County. The exhibit, on display until next spring, highlights seven doctors and one funeral director in Riley County, with an additional doctor viewable in the satellite exhibit at the Riley County Courthouse. Learn more about...

Riley County Historical Museum Curator of Education & Design Melanie Highsmith discusses a new temporary exhibit that looks back on the history of  medical pioneers in Riley County. The exhibit, on display until next spring, highlights seven doctors and one funeral director in Riley County, with an additional doctor viewable in the satellite exhibit at the Riley County Courthouse. Learn more about...

Riley County Historical Museum Curator of Education & Design Melanie Highsmith discusses a new temporary exhibit that looks back on the history of  medical pioneers in Riley County. The exhibit, on display until next spring, highlights seven doctors and one funeral director in Riley County, with an additional doctor viewable in the satellite exhibit at the Riley County Courthouse. Learn more about...

Riley County Historical Museum Curator of Education & Design Melanie Highsmith discusses a new temporary exhibit that looks back on the history of  medical pioneers in Riley County. The exhibit, on display until next spring, highlights seven doctors and one funeral director in Riley County, with an additional doctor viewable in the satellite exhibit at the Riley County Courthouse. Learn more about...

We hear from freelance artist Layne Stafford who has been tasked with creating the new mural on the south side of Lee Elementary in Manhattan. Kate Kennedy speaks with Layne about his influences and what he hopes to portray to the public from his artwork. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KMAN In Focus producer Kolby Van Camp discusses the first regional performance of a new Kansas chamber choir he founded coming up on July 29 in Kansas City. The concert will be held at 7p in St. Peter's Catholic Church with $10 tickets at the door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ascension Via Christi Hospital President and CEO Bob Copple and Mercy Community Health Foundation Executive Director Chris Spooner join us. Chris discusses recent healthcare scholarship recipients and the Foundation’s work to contribute to the development of new healthcare workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We visited with Manhattan Housing Authority Executive Director Aaron Estabrok, MHA Board of Commissioners Vice Chair Livie Olsen and Housing MHK Chairman Scott Seel. MHA is awaiting the announcement from the state of Kansas about an award to fully fund its new downtown senior housing development, an announcement on Housing Choice Vouchers and an update on housing market conditions. Learn more abou...