KMAN's In Focus

Segment 1 - Manhattan Juneteenth officials Betti O and Jurdene Coleman preview events coming up in Manhattan Segment 2 - Grammy and Academy Award winning singer Regina Belle joins us to talk about her upcoming Manhattan Juneteenth free summer concert. Segment 3 - Megan Steele, Republican candidate for District 51 in the Kansas House Segment 4 - Eli Kormanik, Republican candidate for District 51 in...

Segment 1 - 00:00 Segment 2 - 09:01 Segment 3 - 19:11 On Thursday's edition of In Focus Dock Dogs at Little Apple Splash event is previewed by organizer Kitty Pursley and Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Sports & Sales Manager Lauren Chard. We spoke with Riley County Extension Director Gary Fike. In our final segment we spoke with Kansas Mesonet Manager Chip Redmond. Learn more about your ad cho...

Segment 1 - 00:00 Segment 2 - 10:20 Segment 3 - 21:24 Segment 4 - 31:05 On Wednesday's edition of In Focus we spoke with Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 Superintendent Eric Reid and board member Christine Weixelman, Downtown Manhattan Inc. Event Manager Heather Hnizdil, and Manhattan Senior Center Director Liz Nelson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Segment 1 - 00:00 Segment 2 - 10:09 Segment 3 - 24:30 Segment 4 - 31:55 On Tuesday's edition of In Focus we spoke with Manhattan Interim City Manager Jason Hilgers and Mayor Susan Adamchak. Jo Brunner and Laura Warta discuss the nonprofit Daniel Keating Foundation and an upcoming fundraiser and golf tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Segment 1 - 00:00 Segment 2 - 13:07 Segment 3 - 19:20 Segment 4 - 32:34 On Monday's edition of In Focus we spoke with Manhattan Parks and Recreation's Recreation Supervisor Tyler Burroughs. K-State College of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Professor Dr. Susan Nelson discusses noise phobias, water safety, summer pests, dog bite prevention and food safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Segment 1 - 00:00 Segment 2 - 09:56 Segment 3 - 22:30 Segment 4 - 35:43 On Friday's edition of In Focus Riley County Genealogical Society President Virginia Petersen and Vice President Charlene Brownson preview some June events being put on by the Society. Manhattan Public Library Community Engagement Coordinator Brea Braun highlights the library’s summer reading program. Blue Valley Yacht Club Yo...

Segment 1 - 00:00 Segment 2 - 13:14 Segment 3 - 22:28 Segment 4 - 35:02 On Thursday's edition of In Focus we spoke with Riley County Police Department Captain Erin Freidline. We also spoke with Pawnee Mental Health CEO Michael Rezkalla and Community Services Director Shelli Schottler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Segment 1 - 00:00 Segment 2 - 11:17 Segment 3 - 21:34 On Wednesday's edition of In Focus we spoke with Blue Valley USD 384 Superintendent Rex Boley. Angel Roeser, Republican candidate for the 67th district legislative seat discusses her intent to seek the office. In our final segment we spoke with Manhattan Fire Department Deputy Building Official Darren Emery. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Segment 1 - 00:00 Segment 2 - 14:06 Segment 3 - 23:11 Segment 4 - 31:36 On Tuesday's edition of In Focus Pottawatomie County Commissioner Dee McKee joins us for an update on county news this month. Sunset Zoo Marketing/Development Officer Melissa Kirkwood discusses Sunflower Summer, Wine in the Wild and other activities happening at the zoo this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Segment 1- 00:00 Segment 2- 10:33 Segment 3- 19:38 Segment 4- 27:51 Friday's edition of In Focus features Flint Hills Discovery Center Interim Director Stephen Bridenstine and Curator of Education Sally Dreher, AAA Kansas spokesperson Shawn Steward discusses the busy travel weekend for Memorial Day, and Kim Zito who is a candidate for the 67th District House seat in the Kansas Legislature. Learn m...

Segment 1 - 00:00 Segment 2 - 12:14 Segment 3 - 23:25 Segment 4 - 34:17 On Monday's edition of In Focus Riley County Historical Museum Curator of Education and Design Melanie Highsmith and staff member Holly Hill, who also works with the Chapman Center discuss Historic Preservation Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month recognized in May. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Segment 1 Kansas State University College of Agriculture Dean Dr. Ernie Minton previews Friday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the new Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation. Segment 2 Army Emergency Relief CEO Tony Grinston discusses the organization and previews his talk at Friday’s Military Relations Committee luncheon in Manhattan. Segment 3 Brad Starnes, Republican candidate for the 22nd d...

Segment 1 - 00:00 Segment 2 - 13:39 Segment 3 - 22:52 Segment 4 - 33:42 On Thursday's edition of In Focus Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Director Daryn Soldan and Talent Strategies Manager Allison Muth discuss the Made for Manhattan program, the MHK summer internship program and other talent/workforce initiatives. K-State Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy Directo...

Segment 1 - 00:00 Segment 2 - 10:22 Segment 3 - 19:45 Segment 4 - 31:15 On Wednesday's edition of In Focus Manhattan High School Principal Michael Dorst and USD 383 board member Kristin Brighton preview Wednesday’s school board meeting and end of year activities, including graduation this weekend. Manhattan Christian College President Kevin Ingram wraps up the school year and discusses other colle...

Riley County Commissioner and Co-Chair Greg McKinley provides a monthly update on county matters. Segment 1: 00:00 Segment 2: 9:34 Segment 3: 19:35 Segment 4: 36:26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Segment 1- 00:00 Segment 2- 13:56 Segment 3- 22:34 Segment 4- 28:51 Junction City Manager Allen Dinkel provides an update on city matters, Wamego City Manager Stacie Eichem and Communications and Outreach Specialist Gabby Jensen share news from the city including how the community has rallied around Westmoreland since the April 30 tornado. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Segment 1: 00:00 Segment 2: 9:00 Segment 3: 17:02 Segment 4: 31:12 ---  Symphony in the Flint Hills is previewed with Operations Manager and Donor Relations Manager Kelly Tastove. Flint Hills ATA Bus Marketing and Communications Specialist Daphne McNelly. Kansas City Chiefs Ambassadors Jerry Cornelison and John Lohmeyer, along with Chiefseum owner Curt Herrman. Jerry is the oldest living member of...

Segment 1: 00:00 Segment 2: 7:52 --- Fort Riley Financial Readiness Manager / Army Emergency Relief Manager Julia Boggs. Fort Riley MWR spokesperson Paige Harmon previews a fishing derby coming up June 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Segment 1 - Rock Creek USD 323 Superintendent Joan Simoneau. Segment 2 - Wamego USD 320 Superintendent Rob McKim. Segments 3 & 4 - US Army Corps of Engineers Operations Manager Brian McNulty and Tuttle Creek Lake Park Manager Caleb Snider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Segment 1: 00:00 Segment 2: 18:57 Segment 3: 24:55 Segment 4: 36:31 --- Interim Manhattan City Manager Jason Hilgers and Mayor Wynn Butler preview Tuesday’s city commission meeting and discuss other city business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Segment 1 Manhattan Senior Center Director Liz Nelson highlights May events. Segment 2 UFM Community Learning Center Director Aliah Mestrovich Seay and new Education Coordinator Jake Hubler discuss the UFM Summer Catalog  Segment 3 Red Cross Kansas Spokesperson Kristi Ingalls previews the upcoming Manhattan Community Blood Drive  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Segment 1: 00:00 Segment 2: 14:12 Segment 3: 26:57 Segment 4: 38:45 ---  Visit Manhattan Executive Director Marcia Rozell. Riley County Extension Horticulturist Gregg Eyestone. Executive Director of the Governor’s Military Council Gen. Perry Wiggins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Segment 1: 00:00 Segment 2: 16:12 Segment 3: 43:42 --- Seg. 1 & 2: USD 383 Superintendent Eric Reid and board member Karla Hagemeister preview tonight’s school board meeting and  Seg. 3: Downtown Manhattan Inc. Executive Director Gina Snyder and Event Manager Heather Hnizdil visit about downtown events, Third Thursday among other things.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Segment 1: 00:00 Segment 2: 14:53 Segment 3: 19:52 Segment 4: 32:54 --- Pottawatomie County Health Department Director Leslie Campbell discusses the latest health rankings and Drug Endangered Children activities, Safe Kids as well as vaccine clinics.  National Weather Service Topeka Meteorologist Matt Flanagan discusses the severe weather outlook for this week.  Pottawatomie County ECODEVO Directo...

Segment 1: 00:00 Segment 2: 10:18 Segment 3: 20:39 Segment 4: 28:34 --- Raising Riley Community Outreach Coordinator Chelsea Manwarren and Riley County PIO Vivienne Leyva discuss Camp Kindergarten offerings and detail more about Raising Riley and the health department. NBAF Deputy Director Dr. Ken Burton, FABADRU Research Leader Dr. Chad Mire and FADDL Director Dr. Robin Holland detailed some of t...