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Wichita Kansas Stake PodcastNew Series - Trials, Triumphs, and Testimonies: Historical Narratives and Personal Perspectives of the Wichita Kansas StakeOn 24 June 1962, a significant milestone was reached in the spiritual landscape of Kansas. The Wichita Kansas Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was officially organized, marking the establishment of the first stake headquartered within the state and the 355th stake of the Church. This event was presided over by President Joseph Fielding Smith and Elder Howard W. Hunter of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.The newly formed stake encompassed a vast region, covering 38 counties in central Kansas and extending into two counties in Oklahoma. At its inception, the stake co...2025-05-0703 min
Kansas City MomCastSummer in Kansas City 2025 | Kansas City MomCast Episode 81Your Kansas City summer is here! We're highlighting some of our favorite places and events in Kansas City during the summer months while sharing some of the new things we’re adding to our bucket list. Head to our summer guide to find all the things we discuss in today's episode and much more!
Say "shoo fly" to mosquitos, ticks and fleas as the weather warms up. Apply insect repellent after sunscreen, and do not apply it onto children's hands, eyes or mouths. To apply repellent to these areas, spray it on your hands then transfer to the child's face. Al...2025-05-0618 minKansas City MomCastBecoming Dr. Seuss with Alastair Heim | Kansas City MomCast Episode 80We all know the story of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas. But, did you know a Kansas City dad is responsible for the Grinch's story sequel?
On today's episode, we are visiting with author Alastair Heim, who now writes under the Dr. Seuss name, as well as his own. He is the author of 20 children’s books including the #1 NY Times Best Selling official sequel to How the Grinch Stole Christmas, How the Grinch Lost Christmas. Alastair is also a husband and father and lives here in Kansas City.
Meet Alastair Heim
My name is Alastair Heim and I...2025-04-2148 minKansas City MomCastWorking Toward a More Inclusive KC | Kansas City MomCast Episode 78In honor of Autism Acceptance month, we are talking with two powerhouse Kansas City moms who are sharing their work to support parents in the neurodiverse community and efforts toward making Kansas City a more inclusive place. We hope you are inspired by their stories and advocacy.
Ivory Duncan
Ivory Duncan is a dedicated single mother living in Kansas City, Missouri. She is raising her seven-year-old son, Caleel, who has autism. As a former Assistant Principal and Education Consultant, Ivory has always been passionate about supporting neurodiverse young people and training teachers on equity, inclusiveness, and anti-racism. However, it wasn't...2025-04-0755 min
Kansas CanopyThe History of Trees in KansasIn this episode of the Kansas Canopy Podcast, guestRyan Armbrust, the Rural Forestry Program Coordinator, takes us on a captivating journey through Kansas’ surprising and often overlooked history of trees. From the fossilized hackberry leaves that date back millions of years to the stories of early settlers navigating the state's changing landscapes, Ryan uncovers the deep-rooted connection between trees and the history of the land. He reveals unexpected tales, like how Texas invaded Kansas in 1843 and how steamboats once relied on the Arkansas River. Whether you’re a longtime Kansan or new to the state, Ryan’s insights will leave...2025-03-0547 minKansas City MomCastSpring Break Ideas for Kansas City Families | Kansas City MomCast Episode 76If you haven't planned for Spring Break yet, now is the time! This episode includes ideas for drivable trips, staycation ideas, and some outside the box ideas for Kansas City families.
Road Trips
Kansas City may be landlocked, but when it comes to vacations and long weekends there is no lack of fun places for families ready to hit the road! We’ve rounded up over 20 vacation spots within a 5-hour drive of Kansas City as well as information about the length of the drive, things to do when you get there, and trip reports we’ve written over the year...2025-02-2433 min
Powercat Podcast | A Kansas State athletics podcastNo. 16 Kansas Jayhawks to visit Kansas State | Friday Shoot AroundThe suddenly hot Kansas State Wildcats have now won four straight heading into Saturday's 1 p.m. game with the Kansas Jayhawks inside Bramlage Coliseum. The Friday Shoot Around, hosted by Ryan Gilbert with GoPowercat basketball analyst Clent Stewart, is proudly sponsored by Riverbank Brewery in Council Grove, Kansas.Sign up for GoPowercat VIP access and get your first month for just $1!Want the latest Kansas State headlines sent to your inbox? Click to sign up for GoPowercat's daily newsletter!FOLLOW GOPOWERCAT'S YOUTUBE PAGE To learn more about listene...2025-02-0732 min
The Kansas BHA PodcastEpisode 119- Kansas Outdoor Heritage Alliance- with Kansas Bowhunters AssociationKansas BHA board members Marshal Loftus and Kurt Ratzlaff sit down with Jamie Howater and Shawn Harding from the Kansas Bowhunters Association to discuss a new alliance of "Hook & Bullet" groups here in Kansas. Kansas Outdoor Heritage Alliance is a group of 14 (and growing) hunting and fishing based groups. The goal of KOHA is to make the voice of average hunters and anglers heard in Kansas both at the legislative and commission level. contact Kansas BHA at kansas@backcountryhunters.org Check out the Kansas Bowhunters Association2025-01-131h 33Kansas City MomCastWhy Kansas City Is The Best | Kansas City MomCast Episode 71We all know Kansas City is THE BEST. Our guest is Kyle Talbot; you may recognize him from his social media channels, Moving to KC, where he covers all things Kansas City and real estate. He was recently crowned the hype man of KC by mayor Quinton Lucas so he is obviously the real deal. We discuss KC's rise in popularity, why it's such a great place to raise a family, the Royals stadium debate, and how Kansas City is having its moment!
Meet Kyle Talbot
Kyle grew up in Kansas City and moved to Denver for nine years. He...2024-11-1132 min
Agriculture Today1783 - Increased Feeder Cattle Imports...4-H in Kansas Higher Feeder Heifer Imports National 4-H Week Cattle Grazing Grain Sorghum Residue 00:01:05 – Higher Feeder Heifer Imports: A cattle market update with Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, kicks off today’s show. He explains how drought is impacting wheat grazing options and feeder cattle imports. 00:12:05 – National 4-H Week: This week is National 4-H Week and Sarah Maass and Amy Collins join today’s show to discuss 4-H in Kansas and how Kansas is celebrating National 4-H week. Kansas4-H.org Kansas 4-H on Facebook 00:23:05 – Cattle Grazing...2024-10-0727 minAgriculture Today1783 - Increased Feeder Cattle Imports...4-H in Kansas Higher Feeder Heifer Imports National 4-H Week Cattle Grazing Grain Sorghum Residue 00:01:05 – Higher Feeder Heifer Imports: A cattle market update with Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Derrell Peel, kicks off today’s show. He explains how drought is impacting wheat grazing options and feeder cattle imports. 00:12:05 – National 4-H Week: This week is National 4-H Week and Sarah Maass and Amy Collins join today’s show to discuss 4-H in Kansas and how Kansas is celebrating National 4-H week. Kansas4-H.org Kansas 4-H on Facebook 00:23:05 – Cattle Grazing...2024-10-0727 min
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The mission of the Kansas Principals Association, an organization committed to educational excellence and the lifelong success of all students, is to develop and support all pri...2024-08-0106 min
I AM NAMI Kansas#4 - How to Improve Mental Health in the Kansas Justice SystemWelcome back to "I Am NAMI Kansas," the podcast where we explore mental health topics with a local focus. In this episode, we delve deep into the critical intersection of the criminal justice system and mental health in Kansas, revealing the challenges and opportunities within our local jails and prisons.Join us as we discuss the significant mental health issues facing incarcerated individuals across the state with a range of experts and firsthand accounts. Our guests include Itzel, a NAMI Kansas employee from Western Kansas, who will share insights on the Assisted Outpatient Treatment program...2024-04-171h 00
I AM NAMI Kansas#1 - Introducing NAMI Kansas: Leading the Conversation by Kansans for KansasIn our inaugural episode, we delve into the heart of NAMI Kansas, exploring its roots, mission, and the life-changing impact it has on individuals and communities across the state. Join host Isaac as he converses with Dr. Sherry Vaughn, unveiling the organization's vision and the innovative "front porch" approach to mental health advocacy.Witness the power of personal stories with heartfelt discussions featuring Stacey and SJ, whose real-life experiences with NAMI Kansas bring hope and understanding to the forefront. As we look ahead to 2024, we tease the exciting developments on the horizon, including a mental health summit...2024-01-1536 min
New MannaLove Unto Martyrdom | Fr. Colm Larkin (Part 2 of 2)Today, your host Lee McMahon is joined again by one of the three priests ordained for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas this past Summer, namely, Fr. Colm Larkin. Together they chant some Eucharistic hymns, lament adolescence, and discuss Father's journey of faith as well as his vocation story.Additional ResourcesWant to read this week's episode transcription? You can do so here.Want to know more about the Eucharistic Revival in ArchKCK? Access our free New Manna promotional materialsWant to know more about the National Eucharistic Revival? The New Manna Podcast is...2024-01-1531 minNew MannaThe Lord of the Altar | Fr. Colm Larkin (Part 1 of 2)Today, your host Lee McMahon is joined by one of the three priests ordained for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas this past Summer, namely, Fr. Colm Larkin. Together they chant some Eucharistic hymns, lament adolescence, and discuss Father's journey of faith as well as his vocation story.Additional ResourcesWant to read this week's episode transcription? You can do so here.Want to know more about the Eucharistic Revival in ArchKCK? Access our free New Manna promotional materialsWant to know more about the National Eucharistic Revival? The New Manna Podcast is produced...2024-01-0851 minNew MannaEucharistic Conviction | Catherine Cheney & Shelby GambinoToday, your host Lee McMahon is joined Catherine Cheney and Shelby Gambino, two leaders of City on a Hill, the Catholic young adult movement based in Kansas City that is taking the region by storm. Click here to learn more about City on a Hill.About Our GuestsCatherine (Suprenant) Cheney - DIRECTOR, City on a HillCatherine spent her high school years in Kansas City. Afterward, she received formation in a community of Dominican Sisters, and then attended Benedictine College, before working in parish and diocesan ministry in New York and Ohio...2024-01-011h 04
Uncovering KansasKansas Publisher Meadowlark BooksWe’ve interviewed several authors over the years on Uncovering Kansas. And, through that process I met my guests today, Tracy Million Simmons owner and publisher of Meadowlark books and Cheryl Unruh (un roo) a well known, prolific writer who is also the editor of the 105 Meadowlark Reader, a Kansas Journal of Creative Nonfiction. When I first heard about Meadowlark Books, I was excited to hear that we have a publisher in Kansas focused on Kansas authors. As you know, my goal is to help Kansans learn more about our state, a great way to do that is t...2023-12-2348 minNew MannaLoving the Bride of Christ | Fr. Anthony OuelletteToday, your host Lee McMahon is joined by Father Anthony Ouellette, Pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Kansas City, Kansas! In the smallest recording room location yet, they discuss Fr. Anthony's profound story of discernment and the call on his life as priest.Additional ResourcesWant to read this week's episode transcription? You can do so here.Want to know more about the Eucharistic Revival in ArchKCK? Access our free New Manna promotional materialsWant to know more about the National Eucharistic Revival? The New Manna Podcast is produced by the Office of...2023-12-041h 03
Powercat Podcast | A Kansas State athletics podcastThe Insiders: Kansas State blows out Baylor, now prepares to take on KansasWelcome to The Insiders, the latest YouTube production from GoPowercat.com. Formerly only available as a podcast, The Insiders is now both a video and podcast hosted by GPC publisher Tim Fitzgerald. Every week, Fitz will be joined by GoPowercat football analyst Brien Hanley, Tim Everson of the Manhattan Mercury and Glenn Kinley of KTKA-27 News in Topeka to discuss the latest K-State sports news. This week, GoPowercat's Ryan Gilbert sits in for Everson.On Saturday, the Kansas State Wildcats rolled over Baylor, 59-25. Your insiders analyze Kansas State's impressive bounce back from a painful overtime loss a...2023-11-131h 05
Powercat Podcast | A Kansas State athletics podcastFriday (Sunday) Shoot Around: Kansas State prepares to tipoff in Las Vegas vs. USCThe Friday (Sunday) Shoot Around: Kansas State prepares to tipoff in Las Vegas vs. USCIn the season premiere, Ryan Gilbert is joined by former Kansas State player Clent Stewart to discuss Kansas State's upcoming season that starts Monday, November 6, with a game versus USC in Las Vegas. Sponsored by Booth Creek Wagyu.Sign up for GoPowercat VIP access and get your first month for just $1!Want the latest Kansas State headlines sent to your inbox? Click to sign up for GoPowercat's daily newsletter!FOLLOW GOPOWERCAT'S YOUTUBE PAGE 2023-11-0535 minNew MannaSalvation is Alive | Curtis KeddyThe will of God in this respect was well understood by the first Christians; and they daily hastened to this Table of life and strength. - Sacra Tridentina Synodus, 1905Today, your host Lee McMahon is joined by a fellow convert: Curtis Keddy! Curtis currently serves as the Associate Director of Formation for the Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. Curtis shares his unique and powerful testimony of coming to Christ and finding Him in the Catholic Church. Together, Lee and Curtis share their greatest hits from Sacra Tridentina Synodus, the Decree on Frequent and Daily...2023-10-231h 09Kansas City MomCastThe Growing Pediatric Mental Health Crisis | Kansas City MomCast Sponsored EpisodeThis episode is sponsored by Children's Mercy Kansas City.
Children's Mercy Kansas City sees roughly 24 children in its emergency rooms every day for a mental health crisis, and more than 3,000 children and teens were assessed just last year for a mental health need. In response to this growing need, Children’s Mercy Kansas City is investing $150 million into a new pediatric mental health initiative. Dr. Sarah Beals-Erickson, Director of Psychology Services and Clinical Psychologist at Children’s Mercy Kansas City is here to discuss their new initiative and the ways they are addressing this need in our community.
Meet Dr. Sara...2023-08-2135 minNew MannaWelcome Home | Eric Wombwell & Nick Redd"Eucharistic worship is therefore precisely the expression of that love which is the authentic and deepest characteristic of the Christian vocation. This worship springs from the love and serves the love to which we are all called in Jesus Christ." - Dominicae Cenae, 5.Today, your host Lee McMahon is joined by Eric Wombwell and Nick Redd, two evangelistic powerhouses in the greater Kansas City area. In today's episode they discuss heaven, repentance, Galilee moments, the power of a priest in-love with Jesus in the Eucharist, and their major takeaways from the opening seven paragraphs of Pope St. John Paul...2023-07-241h 11New MannaThe School of His Presence | Joe Wurtz, PhD & Matt Muller, PhD"To conclude, we gladly acknowledge that it has been a cause of no small joy to us that during these last years a renewal of love and devotion towards the Sacrament of the Eucharist has, as it seems, begun to show itself in the hearts of the faithful" -Mirae Caritatis, 19Today, your co-hosts Lee McMahon and Emily Lopez are joined by a couple of Benedictine College's best! Together they discuss their time as FOCUS missionaries, the power of holy friendships, and the beautiful messiness of family life.About Our GuestsMatt Muller, PhD | Dr. Matt...2023-07-171h 02
Wheat's On Your MindWOYM - Thresher Nation- How Mennonites and Wheat Developed KansasKansas Association of Wheat Growers & Kansas Wheat Commission
Kansas WheatWheatsOnYorMind.com2023-07-1148 minNew MannaThe Fire of Revival | Archbishop Joseph Naumann & Bishop Andrew CozzensToday, your co-hosts Lee McMahon and Emily Lopez are joined by two successors of the Apostles: Archbishop Joseph Naumann of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and Bishop Andrew Cozzens of the Diocese of Crookston, Minnesota.About Our GuestsBishop Andrew Cozzens | Pope Francis appointed the Most Rev. Andrew Cozzens as the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Crookston on Oct. 18, 2021. Bishop Cozzens, who served as Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis from 2013 to 2021, was born August 3, 1968. He currently serves as the chair of the board for NET Ministries, St. Paul...2023-06-1940 minNew MannaSuper Substantial Bread | Dan Mauro & Will Carey"It was in His flesh that Christ walked among us and it is His flesh that He has given us to eat for our salvation; but no one eats of this flesh without having first adored it..." -St. Augustine, as referenced in Mysterium Fidei, 55. Today, your host Lee McMahon is joined by a pair of seminarians for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas: Mr. Dan Mauro and Mr. Will Carey. Together they have a blast trying to unpack the ontology of the Eucharist as discussed in paragraphs 46-63 of Mysterium Fidei by Pope St. Paul VI.R...2023-06-051h 16
SportsBeat KCPodcast: Kansas State makes a bold statement with Chris Klieman’s new contractDid Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman sign a coach-for-life contract? Eight years, $44 million is about as long-term as it can get, and with the Wildcats becoming off a Big 12 championship season it seems like a bargain for the Wildcats.On today’s SportsBeat KC, The Star’s daily sports podcast, beat writer Kellis Robinett breaks down the deal and discusses not only the contract terms but where it ranks among Big 12 coaches and the statement Kansas State and Klieman made with the agreement.Also, Robinett provides the latest on the men’s basketball transfer portal...2023-05-1631 minNew MannaCome, Be My Light | Fr. Bob Conroy, MCF & Karla MelgarIn this special episode, your host Lee McMahon is joined by Father Robert Conroy, MCF and Karla Melgar for an amazing conversation about the origin, heart, and spirituality of the Missionaries of Charity. About Father Bob Conroy, MCFFr. Bob is the Vicar General of the Missionaries of Charity Fathers, one of the five branches of the Missionaries of Charity religious order originally founded by St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta. To learn more about Fr. Bob and to read his full biography, click here. About Karla MelgarKarla serves as Consultant...2023-05-1555 minSportsBeat KCPodcast: Star writers drill down on Chiefs’ NFL Draft performance...and Kansas City’sThis week on SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, we’ve heard from Chiefs owner and CEO Clark Hunt, general manager Brett Veach, and Kansas City Sports Commission president Kathy Nelson about the NFL Draft in Kansas City.Now, let’s hear from The Star’s Chiefs coverage crew. Columnists Sam McDowell and Vahe Gregorian along with beat writer Jesse Newell share their thoughts on the Chiefs’ strategy and suggest how the rookie class might fare this season. It has a big task ahead if it’s to top last year’s rookie class success.After a brea...2023-05-0341 minNew MannaIn Good Company | Alli Petty, Brenna Dillon, Madi Abbot, & Nick Labrie (Pt. 2 of 2)The second part of a beautiful conversation between your host, Lee McMahon, and the fine folks at the St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center at the University of Kansas regarding paragraphs 47-60 of Ecclesia de Eucharistia by Pope St. John Paul II.Allisyn Petty, GoodCo Campus Minister | Alli is from Ste. Genevieve, MO. A VERY small town south of St. Louis. Her favorite way to relax is by spending a weekend at the farm with my family and closest friends with food, beer, and pickleball. Her first car was a 1999 Chevy Cavalier. Her favorite saint is St. Maxamillian...2023-05-0141 minNew MannaIn Good Company | Alli Petty, Brenna Dillon, Madi Abbot, & Nick Labrie (Pt. 1 of 2)Today your host Lee McMahon is joined in a very cold room by a slew of warm hearted individuals of the St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center at the University of Kansas for an action-packed conversation about authentic community, the power of prayer, and...sine waves?Allisyn Petty, GoodCo Campus Minister | Alli is from Ste. Genevieve, MO. A VERY small town south of St. Louis. Her favorite way to relax is by spending a weekend at the farm with my family and closest friends with food, beer, and pickleball. Her first car was a 1999 Chevy Cavalier. Her favorite...2023-04-241h 10Kansas City MomCastThe NFL Draft Comes to Kansas CityAs many of you know, the NFL draft is in our city this month! We are invited to join the three-day event which will take place April 27-29 across Kansas City’s iconic Union Station, the National WWI Museum and Memorial, and the Downtown Kansas City area.
Bringing the Draft to to Kansas City was a long process. The Greater Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation played a huge part in making this happen lead by CEO and president, Kathy Nelson. Kathy was recently named as Missouri’s Woman of the Year by USA Today for her influence in bringing the F...2023-04-1025 minNew MannaMagnetic Joy | Emily Lopez, André Regnier, Marc CardaronellaIn today's episode, Lee is joined around the coffee table by Emily Lopez, André Regnier, and Marc Cardaronella for a great conversation about fostering a magnetic joy that puts us on the offensive in our work of evangelizing the world around us.About Emily Lopez: Emily serves the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas as Lead Consultant for Adult Evangelization. She partners with pastors and lay leaders to talk with them about their parish identity, their vision, their parish’s strengths and weaknesses, and how they see evangelization being improved in their community.About André Regn...2023-03-2043 min
Cold Case Kansas: A Social Detective PodcastUnsolved Nelson Jones Hope, KansasNelson Jones of Hope, Kansas begs his parents to stay home while the rest of the family goes to Wichita for the day. Even though it’s his first time staying by himself they agree. Hope, Kansas is a town where everyone knows everyone what could be the harm? That choice on
October 27, 1990, impacts this family & the town of Hope, Kansas still today. Who would want to hurt an 11 year old boy?
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ht...2023-03-1832 minSportsBeat KCPodcast: Kansas’ NCAA title defense filled with obstacles in West, not Midwest pathKansas starts defense of its NCAA Tournament championship on a similar spot on the bracket, as a No. 1 seed. But the Jayhawks start the quest from the West instead of the Midwest Region.On today’s SportsBeat KC, beat writers Gary Bedore and Shreyas Laddha discuss all things KU from the health of Coach Bill Self, who missed the Big 12 tournament with a cardiac episode, to the availability of defensive standout Kevin McCullar to how the team displayed superb and disappointing play in Kansas City last weekend.Also, just how did Kansas, with the best re...2023-03-1334 minSportsBeat KCWhat awaits top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks at Big 12 tournament? A loaded field: PodcastKansas enters the Big 12 men’s tournament as the top seed as the first-place finisher of the regular season, but the Jayhawks will have a difficult path if they’re to repeat as champion.It’s possible for KU and many other teams in the field to meet only opponents that NCAA Tournament bound this week at T-Mobile Center. That’s how good the Big 12 was this year.Kansas enters the event coming off a loss at Texas, the tournament’s No. 2 seed. The Jayhawks will open the tournament on Thursday at 2 p.m., against the winner...2023-03-0832 minKansas City MomCastKansas City's New Inclusive Airport TerminalKansas City's new airport terminal features are unique to our city with an intentional focus on inclusivity and accessibility for all people and families. We invited Deborah Wiebrecht, the executive director of Variety KC, to discuss how this airport plays into her larger goals of making Kansas City the most inclusive city in the world.
Check out our guide to the Family Friendly Features at the New Airport!
Meet Deborah Wiebrecht
Deborah is the Chief Inclusion Officer for Variety Children's Charity of Kansas City.
She is passionate about including the special needs population in our community and loves Kansas City's...2023-03-0634 min
Heartland Labor ForumSherman Smith, Reflecting on the Kansas Legislature and Kansas City Public Schools Update from AFT Local 691 – New Superintendent and big CoBetween attacks on our public schools and what LGBTQ folk called “hate week” the Kansas legislature is full of bizarre agendas. This week on the Heartland Labor Forum well ask […] The post Sherman Smith, Reflecting on the Kansas Legislature and Kansas City Public Schools Update from AFT Local 691 – New Superintendent and big Contract Win! appeared first on KKFI.2023-03-0159 minNew MannaBecoming Christ | Fr. Jaime Zarse, Fr. Quentin Schmitz, & Fr. Arul CarasalaIn today's episode, Lee McMahon, is joined by Fr. Jaime Zarse, Fr. Quentin Schmitz, and Fr. Arul Carasala of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. Together they share their testimony of falling in love with Jesus and discuss some major takeaways from paragraphs 34-51 of Sacramentum Caritatis by Pope Benedict XVI.Want to read this week's episode transcription? You can do so here.Want to know more about the Eucharistic Revival in ArchKCK? Check out our website www.archkck.org/eucharistic-revival/ for helpful prayer, formation, and preaching resources.Want to help spread...2023-02-271h 15New MannaFood for the Journey | Fr. Scott Wallisch & Fr. Dan MorrisIn today's episode, your pale and bald host, Lee McMahon, is joined by Fr. Scott Wallisch and Fr. Dan Morris of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. Together they share their testimony of falling in love with Jesus and discuss some major takeaways from paragraphs 16-33 of Sacramentum Caritatis by Pope Benedict XVI.Want to read this week's episode transcription? You can do so here.Want to know more about the Eucharistic Revival in ArchKCK? Check out our website www.archkck.org/eucharistic-revival/ for helpful prayer, formation, and preaching resources.Want to...2023-02-201h 10New MannaThe Sacrament of Charity | Fr. Joel Haug & Fr. Luke DoyleIn our inaugural episode, your pale and bald host, Lee McMahon, is joined by Fr. Joel Haug and Fr. Luke Doyle of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. Together they share their testimony of falling in love with Jesus and discuss some major takeaways from paragraphs 1-15 of Sacramentum Caritatis by Pope Benedict XVI.Want to read this week's episode transcription? You can do so here.Want to know more about the Eucharistic Revival in ArchKCK? Check out our website www.archkck.org/eucharistic-revival/ for helpful prayer, formation, and preaching resources.Want...2023-02-1348 min
The QBS ExpressA Journey of Service with Chris Croft, Kansas State Representative, 8th DistrictHost Scott Heidner is joined by Kansas State Representative and House Majority Leader Chris Croft. They talk about his life and military career that eventually brought him to Kansas and led him to taking on his current role in state government. On this episode we discuss:The role his mother played in his life and finding role models for himGrowing up outsideJoining the Army and seeing the worldHow he met his wifeWhat he learned from Popeye’s Fried ChickenJumping out of the first plane he rode onThe value of mentors in his lifeWorking at the Pentagon and military mobi...2023-02-121h 03
Health in the 34thBehavioral Health in KansasA recent report from the Kansas Health Institute shows that KanCare expansion would provide direct financial benefits to behavioral health providers in Kansas, but would also have indirect benefits like fewer children entering the Kansas foster care system due to neglect and reduced rates of arrest and re-arrest in the criminal justice system. Guests Sonja W. Bachus, Community Care Network of Kansas; Phillip Steiner, Kansas Health Institute, and Kyle Kessler, Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas, discuss the implications of this report.2023-02-0938 min
Eco Radio KCWater Affordability in Kansas City, KansasTy Gorman joins host Craig Lubow to discuss the lack of transparency at the Board of Public Utilities in Kansas City, Kansas, including the lack of affordable water in Kansas […]
The post Water Affordability in Kansas City, Kansas appeared first on KKFI.2022-12-2655 minSportsBeat KCOne of the next stops for World Cup, Kansas CityMoments after Argentina’s game-winning penalty kick hit the back of the net to defeat France in the World Cup final, thoughts turned to the next World Cup, the 2026 event to be held in 16 North American cities, including Kansas City.On today’s SportsBeat KC podcast, Star columnists Vahe Gregorian and Sam McDowell sat down with three Kansas City officials who attended the World Cup in Qatar: Kansas City Sports Commission and VisitKC president Kathy Nelson, Kansas City deputy city manager and executive director of convention and entertainment facilities of Kansas City Kimiko Gilmore, and Joe Reardon, Grea...2022-12-2032 min
Powercat Podcast | A Kansas State athletics podcastPowercat Postgame Review Podcast: Kansas State 47, Kansas 27Welcome to the GoPowercat.com Powercat Postgame Review Podcast featuring GoPowercat publisher Tim Fitzgerald and GPC football analyst Brien Hanley, a starting offensive lineman on the 1997 and 1998 K-State teams. In this edition recorded after midnight the night of the game, GPC's Ryan Gilbert and Cole Carmody sit in for Big B on this episode. A second edition of the postgame podcast will drop with Hanley's thoughts later this week. Kansas State qualifies to play TCU in the Big 12 Championship game next Saturday in Arlington, Texas, following the Wildcats' 47-27 victory over Kansas on Saturday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.....2022-11-2745 min
Powercat Podcast | A Kansas State athletics podcastFriday Walk Through: Previewing Kansas at No. 12 Kansas StateGoPowercat's Cole Carmody and football analyst Monte Spiller provide an Xs and Os assessment of Kansas State football: This week, the show arrives a day early for Thanksgiving viewing as the fellas preview Kansas State's game against Kansas on Saturday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Sponsored by the Part-Time Beverage Company.Sign up for GoPowercat VIP access and get your first month for just $1!Want the latest Kansas State headlines sent to your inbox? Click to sign up for GoPowercat's daily newsletter!FOLLOW GOPOWERCAT'S YOUTUBE PAGE To learn m...2022-11-2435 min
Powercat Podcast | A Kansas State athletics podcastPowercat Pregame Podcast: Kansas at No. 12 Kansas StateWelcome to this episode of GoPowercat.com's Powercat Pregame Podcast featuring GoPowercat publisher Tim Fitzgerald, GPC's Ryan Wallace, football analyst Brien Hanley, a starting offensive lineman on the 1997 and 1998 K-State teams, and Ryan Gilbert, who reviews the gambling odds heading into the weekend. This week, Kansas State, now 8-3 overall, 6-2 in Big 12 play, and sitting at No. 12 in the College Football Playoff rankings, comes home to take on the Kansas Jayhawks, who are 6-5 and 3-5 this season under second-year coach Lance Liepold. If K-State can win this game, Coach Chris Klieman's Wildcats will advance to next weekend's Big 12 Ch...2022-11-241h 17Kansas City MomCastThe Best of Holidays in Kansas CityThis episode of Kansas City MomCast is packed with all you need to know to experience the best of the holidays in Kansas City! Join us for a festive and information packed episode. We discuss local light displays, events and shows, where to see Santa, where to volunteer and more! For everything you need to know in KC for the holidays, check out our Ultimate Guide to the Holidays in Kansas City!
For everything you need to know in KC for the holidays, check out our Ultimate Guide to the Holidays in Kansas City!
And while the holidays can seem al...2022-11-2100 min
Powercat Podcast | A Kansas State athletics podcastFriday Walk Through: Previewing No. 15 Kansas State at West VirginiaFriday Walk Through: Previewing No. 15 Kansas State at West VirginiaGoPowercat's Cole Carmody and football analyst Monte Spiller provide an Xs and Os assessment of Kansas State football: This week, the fellas preview Kansas State's game against West Virginia on Saturday in Morgantown. Sponsored by the Part-Time Beverage Company.Sign up for GoPowercat VIP access and get your first month for just $1!Want the latest Kansas State headlines sent to your inbox? Click to sign up for GoPowercat's daily newsletter!FOLLOW GOPOWERCAT'S YOUTUBE PAGE To learn more...2022-11-1830 min
Pathways to Rural Prosperity with Don MackeNetWork Kansas’ Entrepreneurship Community Partnership Best in Class in Rural AmericaNetWork Kansas (created in 2004) is most likely North America’s most robust, longest running and highest impact statewide community-centered entrepreneurial ecosystem-building initiative. Central to NetWork Kansas’ remarkable sustained level of entrepreneurial deal flow is its Entrepreneurship (E-) Community Partnership, launched in 2007. Erik Pedersen, President and COO, leads NetWork Kansas’ E-Community Program that now saturates many of both Kansas’ rural and, increasingly, distressed urban communities. NetWork Kansas’ Entrepreneurship Community Partnership is best in class and offers inspiration and learning opportunities for both rural and urban communities.2022-11-1528 min
Kansas City Week in ReviewKansas City Week in Review - Nov 11, 2022Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Micheal Mahoney, Pete Mundo and Dave Helling discuss the winners and losers of last week's midterm election including the U.S. Senate races in Kansas and Missouri, Kansas Governor and Attorney General, Kansas 3rd District, Missouri's recreational cannabis amendment, Jackson County Executive, KCMO police funding and more.2022-11-1226 min
Powercat Podcast | A Kansas State athletics podcastFriday Walk Through: Previewing No. 19 Kansas State at BaylorFriday Walk Through: Previewing No. 19 Kansas State at BaylorGoPowercat's Cole Carmody and football analyst Monte Spiller provide an Xs and Os assessment of Kansas State football: This week, the fellas preview Kansas State's game against Baylor on Saturday night at McLain Stadium. Sponsored by the Part-Time Beverage Company.Sign up for GoPowercat VIP access and get your first month for just $1!Want the latest Kansas State headlines sent to your inbox? Click to sign up for GoPowercat's daily newsletter!FOLLOW GOPOWERCAT'S YOUTUBE PAGE To learn more a...2022-11-1132 min
Powercat Podcast | A Kansas State athletics podcastFriday Walk Through: Previewing No. 13 Kansas State vs. No. 24 TexasFriday Walk Through: Previewing No. 13 Kansas State vs. No. 24 TexasGoPowercat's Cole Carmody and football analyst Monte Spiller provide an Xs and Os assessment of Kansas State football: This week, the fellas preview Kansas State's game against Texas Longhorns at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Sponsored by the Part-Time Beverage Company.Sign up for GoPowercat VIP access and get your first month for just $1!Want the latest Kansas State headlines sent to your inbox? Click to sign up for GoPowercat's daily newsletter!FOLLOW GOPOWERCAT'S YOUTUBE PAGE To learn m...2022-11-0436 min
Powercat Podcast | A Kansas State athletics podcastFriday Walk Through: Previewing No. 22 Kansas State vs. No. 9 Oklahoma StateFriday Walk Through: Previewing No. 22 Kansas State vs. No. 9 Oklahoma StateGoPowercat's Cole Carmody and football analyst Monte Spiller provide an Xs and Os assessment of Kansas State football: This week, the fellas preview Kansas State's Homecoming game against Oklahoma State. Sponsored by the Part-Time Beverage Company.Sign up for GoPowercat VIP access and get your first month for just $1!Want the latest Kansas State headlines sent to your inbox? Click to sign up for GoPowercat's daily newsletter!FOLLOW GOPOWERCAT'S YOUTUBE PAGE To learn more about liste...2022-10-2835 min
Inside Ag From Kansas Farm BureauShop Kansas Farms by Kansas Farm BureauFounder of Shop Kansas Farms, Rick McNary discusses what Shop Kansas Farms provides to consumers and producers. Kansas Farm Bureau’s Glenn Brunkow reviews how Kansas Farm Bureau’s recent purchase of Shop Kansas Farms will continue with McNary. 2022-10-0620 min
Powercat Podcast | A Kansas State athletics podcastFriday Walk Through: Previewing Texas Tech at No. 25 Kansas StateFriday Walk Through: Previewing Texas Tech at No. 25 Kansas StateGoPowercat's Cole Carmody and football analyst Monte Spiller provide an Xs and Os assessment of Kansas State football: This week, the boys preview Kansas State's 2022 game with Texas Tech. The game kicks off Saturday, October 1, at 11 a.m at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan. Sponsored by the Part-Time Beverage Company.Sign up for GoPowercat VIP access and get your first month for just $1!Want the latest Kansas State headlines sent to your inbox? Click to sign up for GoPowercat's daily newsletter!FOLLO...2022-09-3031 minSportsBeat KCWhat an opening month for Kansas State and Kansas on the gridiron. The Wildcats are in the top 25, and KU is just outside the poll.Kansas State has known what it’s like to have a meaningful football season well in autumn, and after last weekend’s victory at Oklahoma, the Wildcats figure to be part of the Big 12 championship race.It’s been different at Kansas, which time of year has been about counting down the days until the first basketball game. Not this year. KU is off to a 4-0 start and coming off a victory played before a packed stadium in Lawerence.On today’s SportsBeat KC, bear writers Kellis Robinett and Gary Bedore discuss the Wildcats and Jayh...2022-09-2839 min
Powercat Podcast | A Kansas State athletics podcastFriday Walk Through: Previewing Kansas State at No. 6 OklahomaFriday Walk Through: Previewing Kansas State at No. 6 OklahomaGoPowercat's Cole Carmody and football analyst Monte Spiller provide an Xs and Os assessment of Kansas State football: This week, the boys preview Kansas State's 2022 game at sixth-ranked Oklahoma. The game kicks off Saturday, September 24, at 7 p.m at Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla. Sponsored by the Part-Time Beverage Company.Sign up for GoPowercat VIP access and get your first month for just $1!Want the latest Kansas State headlines sent to your inbox? Click to sign up for GoPowercat's daily newsletter!FOLLOW GOPOWERCA...2022-09-2334 minKansas City MomCastBest of Fall in Kansas CityFall is here! There is so much to do in fall in Kansas City that sometimes it's hard to know where to begin. Join guest co-host and Kansas City Mom Collective contributor, Valerie Stark, as we chat all things fall in Kansas City.
We will also have a quick health segment with a child life specialist, Catherine Coakley, from Overland Park Regional Medical Center on tricks to give kids medicine.
All of the events and ideas discussed on our episode today can be found in our fall guide. Tag us online @kansascitymomcollective and tell us what fall things you're up t...2022-09-1253 min
Powercat Podcast | A Kansas State athletics podcastFriday Walk Through: Previewing Kansas State vs. MissouriFriday Walk Through: Previewing Kansas State vs. MissouriGoPowercat's Cole Carmody and football analyst Monte Spiller provide an Xs and Os assessment of Kansas State football: This week, the boys preview Kansas State's 2022 game against Missouri. The game kicks off Saturday, September 10, at 11 a.m at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Sponsored by the Part-Time Beverage Company.Sign up for GoPowercat VIP access and get your first month for just $1!Want the latest Kansas State headlines sent to your inbox? Click to sign up for GoPowercat's daily newsletter!FOLLOW GOPOWERCAT'S YOUTUBE PAGESi...2022-09-0934 minRadio Active MagazineIntegrity of election procedures in Kansas and MissouriThe integrity of election procedures in Kansas and Missouri are discussed with members of Leagues of Women Voters of Johnson County, Kansas, and of Kansas City, Jackson, Clay and Platte Counties, […]
The post Integrity of election procedures in Kansas and Missouri appeared first on KKFI.2022-06-2832 minSportsBeat KCFIFA World Cup 2026 next steps now Kansas City’s focus: SportsBeat KC podcastKansas City will host games in the world’s largest sporting event, the World Cup. Amazing.Dozens of U.S. cities wanted in, 11 were selected. With three in Mexico and two in Canada as part of the joint North American event, Kansas City is the smallest of the 16, in terms of metropolitan-area population. But no city worked longer and harder to land these World Cup matches.On today’s episode of the SportsBeat KC podcast, Star columnists Vahe Gregorian and Sam McDowell discuss the news more deeply with host Blair Kerkhoff. How did Kansas City beat...2022-06-1738 minSportsBeat KCHere’s what Kansas City would bring to World Cup if it’s selected as a host: PodcastAs FIFA prepares to announce the U.S. cities that will be the site of 2026 World Cup games, Kansas City has its fingers crossed. We’re one of 16 spots in the running to be host cities. Ten or 11 will be selected.Will Kansas City make the cut? On today’s SportsBeat KC podcast, columnist Vahe Gregorian and soccer writer Daniel Sperry break down the strengths and weaknesses of Kansas City as a bid candidate. Arrowhead Stadium and other facilities and the region’s soccer culture are seen as pluses.Market size would seem to work agains...2022-06-1538 minKansas City MomCastSummer in Kansas CityThere’s nothing better than summer in Kansas City! We're highlighting some of our favorite places and events in Kansas City during the summer months while sharing some of the new things we’re adding to our bucket list. So grab your calendar, and let’s get this party started!
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From festivals to day camps to movies under the stars, there are so many choices to ensure your summer days are memorable. We’ve not only included our favorites but included mom tips to help give you all the info you...2022-05-2353 minSportsBeat KCSportsBeat KC: Getting up to date on some Kansas Jayhawks past, present and futureThe NCAA championship remains fresh in the memory for Kansas but the next season has arrived. The roster is taking shape with decisions by players to turn pro and others through the transfer portal.On today’s SportsBeat KC, KU beat writer Gary Bedore provides the updates on players like Christian Braun and Jalen Wilson, plus the status of transfer targets like Tyrese Hunter and Kevin McCullar. Spoiler alert: One has committed to the Jayhawks.Also: KU players in the NBA playoffs, look who graduated and more.Story links:Kansas Jayhawks’ Bill...2022-05-2034 minSportsBeat KCSportsBeat KC: Want to bet Chiefs, Royals, Jayhawks, Tigers, Wildcats? Soon you can...in KansasWant to bet on Patrick Mahomes’ touchdown pass total in a game, or Kansas State-Oklahoma football, or Kansas basketball against Duke in the Champions Classic?You won’t have to leave Kansas to do that now that sports betting was signed into law last week by Gov. Laura Kelly. Now, Kansas is one of 30 states with legal sports wagering. It will take a few weeks, perhaps months to get it up and running but soon Kansans won’t have to travel to another state to make a wager.On today’s SportsBeat KC, beat writer Jesse Ne...2022-05-1838 minSportsBeat KCSunday NASCAR Cup event at Kansas Speedway is anyone’s race: SportsBeat KC podcastIt’s racing weekend in Kansas City, and Kansas Speedway will be the site of three races: the Dutch Boy 150 ARCA race and Heart of America 200 trucks run on Saturday and NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 on Sunday.It’s the first time since 2019 that a scheduled spring-racing event at Kansas Speedway will not be directly affected by the pandemic.On today’s episode of The Star’s SportsBeat KC podcast, we chat with veteran sportswriter Randy Covitz, who has covered every Cup race at Kansas since the track’s inaugural season in 2001. He previews Sunday’s marquee ra...2022-05-1131 minKansas City MomCastDay and Weekend Trips from Kansas CityYou don't have to go far to create a fun-filled family trip! Kansas City families are lucky many so many options for day and weekend trips. Join us as we visit with KCMC contributor and traveling mama, Kristin Ruthstrom, as we learn more about some wonderful places that are in a short driving distance from Kansas City.
Kristin shares about her family's experiences in Northwest Arkansas and Omaha, including her favorite places to explore, dine and stay. Kristin has some great hacks and hidden gems to share for both of these great destinations! Sarah covers Wichita and Marceline, Missouri, otherwise k...2022-02-2854 min
Kansas State Department of Education Insight Podcast05 Civic Engagement in KansasOn this month's episode of the KSDE Insight Podcast we talk about Civic Engagement. In 2015 the Kansas State Board of Education listened to Kansans and identified Civic Engagement as a top outcome for student success. That outcome was reinforced by feedback from Kansans again in 2021. Listen in as our host Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson talks with KSDE’s Nathan McAlister, Humanities Program Manger about what Civic Engagement looks like in Kansas. They discuss social studies assessments along with the emotional presentations given to the Kansas State Board of Education from students and military veterans supporting the Ho...2021-12-0834 min
Powercat Podcast | A Kansas State athletics podcastPowercat Breaking Podcast: Fitz's letter to the new Kansas State presidentThe Kansas Board of Regents voted Thursday to name Dr. Richard H. Linton as the 15th president of Kansas State University. Dr. Linton is the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University. He leads a college of more than 300 faculty that are housed in 12 different departments with more than 4,200 undergraduate and graduate students. Dr. Linton was chosen by a committee-led search to find the next university president. The process began following current university president Richard Myers' May announcement of his retirement at the end of the 2021 calendar year. Dr. Linton is scheduled t...2021-12-0607 minSportsBeat KCThe deeper meaning of Kansas’ football victory over TexasWhy would anyone have anticipated Kansas, a 31-point underdog last weekend at Texas, ending its 56-game conference losing streak in Austin? The last time KU won a league game, Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado and Texas A&M were in the conference. West Virginia and TCU weren’t.But it happened. Kansas prevailed 57-56 in overtime with the winning two-point conversation scored on a reception from Jalon Daniels by a third-string redshirt freshman walk-on Jared Casey of Plainville, Kan. Saturday marked his first offensive snaps of his career.The national narrative centered on Texas losing, but this wa...2021-11-1633 min
Powercat Podcast | A Kansas State athletics podcastPowercat Pregame Podcast: Kansas State at Kansas`Welcome to this episode of GoPowercat.com's Powercat Pregame Podcast featuring GoPowercat publisher Tim Fitzgerald, GPC's Ryan Wallace, football analyst Brien Hanley, a starting offensive lineman on the 1997 and 1998 K-State teams, and Ryan Gilbert, who reviews the gambling odds heading into the weekend. This week, Kansas State is coming off an impressive 31-12 domination of TCU as it heads to play the struggling Kansas Jayhawks at KU's Memorial Stadium. The Powercat Pregame Podcast is proudly sponsored by Robbins Motor Company.Follow @GoPowercat on TwitterSign up for GoPowercat VIP access and get your first month for jus...2021-11-041h 08Kansas State Department of Education Insight Podcast04 Kindergarten Readiness in KansasJoin our host Kansas Commissioner of Education, Dr. Randy Watson, as we examine a key Kansas State Board of Education outcome, kindergarten readiness. Dr. Watson is joined by KSDE’s Amanda Petersen, director of Early Childhood to talk about the importance of preparing the youngest Kansans for success.
Listen as they discuss the ways we partner with parents to understand a child's needs so they will thrive in the kindergarten classroom. Hear examples of two different early childhood programs presented to the Kansas State Board of Education during their October meeting.
Grab a digital copy of...2021-11-0131 minSportsBeat KCMizzou, K-State and Kansas could all use a conference-play do-overThe losing trends on the gridiron continue at Missouri, Kansas State and Kansas. Conference play hasn’t been good for any of them. The Wildcats gave great effort in falling to Oklahoma. The same cannot be said for Mizzou against Tennessee and KU against Iowa State.College beat writers Lila Bromberg, Kellis Robinett, Jesse Newell and Gary Bedore break down the teams they cover —all three are 0-2 in conference play — as the midway point of the season approaches.With basketball around the corner, the Jayhawks held their annual Late Night scrimmage last week. We hear w...2021-10-0733 minSportsBeat KCGoing inside Kansas City’s bid for the 2026 World CupDuring this period of international soccer action — Euro, Copa, Gold Cup and more — the biggest world event was a conversation topic in Kansas City on Monday.The city’s bid be a host site for the 2026 World Cup got a lead image as the KC2026 Bid Committee partnered with OUTFRONT Media to create a wallscape that measures 90 x 90 feel on the north-facing side of the building at 1627 Main Street.On today’s SportsBeat KC, Sporting Kansas City director of marketing Aaron Borns and Kansas City Sports Commission president and CEO Kathy Nelson take us inside Kansas C...2021-07-1226 min
The Beat of Kansas City(The Beat of KC) Guest Jordan Foote on to talk the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, and a little NBA!Hello everyone my name is Lucas Murphy and welcome to “The Beat of KC” The guest on the episode is Jordan Foote writer, and podcaster at SI Chiefs, KS scout at Prep Redzone, and NBA reporter for Forty Eight Minutes. We talk about the Kansas City Chiefs in great detail from positions to fun scenarios. I then talk about the Kansas City Royals in which they started out very hot and has since cooled off to the point of freezing. I had to ask some questions about the NBA since the playoffs are going on. Very exciting episode and I apprec...2021-06-3053 minThe Beat of Kansas City(The Beat of KC) Guest Sterling Holmes on to talk the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals!Hello everyone my name is Lucas Murphy and welcome to “The Beat of KC” The guest on the episode is Sterling Holmes co-host of Darren and Sterling which airs weekdays from 3PM to 4PM on ESPN Kansas City. Also on local radio station Sports Radio 810 and is a contributor for Arrowhead Addict and Insider Royals. We talk about the Kansas City Chiefs going into training camp along with more recent news of Frank Clark. We then transition to the Kansas City Royals and talk about some key points along with Mondisi. We talk about the prospects and the upcoming MLB dra...2021-06-2345 min
SportsBeat KCTalking Roy Williams’ years at Kansas with a writer there from beginningRoy Williams started his head coaching career at Kansas in 1988 and once said that he wasn’t a household name even in his own household. It turned out to be one of the greatest hires in college sports history.Williams remained at KU for 15 years, winning nine conference titles and taking the Jayhawks to four Final Fours. He added five more Final Fours and three NCAA titles at North Carolina, where he spent the next 18 seasons before announcing his retirement on Thursday.Beat writer Gary Bedore covered all of Williams’ teams at Kansas. SportsBeat KC host...2021-04-0236 min
SportsBeat KCHuge turnarounds by game — and in game — for Kansas, K-State, MizzouThis week, Kansas made a 54-point turnaround between Big 12 games. Missouri had a 29-point reversal in the same game.Kansas State? Just looking for a victory.College basketball is the topic on this episode of the daily SportsBeat KC podcast with host Blair Kerkhoff. Beat writers Gary Bedore and Jesse Newell (Kansas), Souichi Terada (Missouri) and Kellis Robinett (Kansas State) share updates and analysis about the teams.Story links:KU’s Bill Self pleased with fluid offense in TCU game. “I thought we shared it.”Self found a Devon Dodson...2021-01-0836 minSportsBeat KCReady or not (with some emphasis on ‘not’), here comes Big 12 footballBy Tuesday, two games had been removed from this Saturday’s Big 12 football schedule because of COVID-19. But they didn’t involved Kansas State or Kansas. Their seasons are set, for now, to open this weekend against non-conference opponents.It’s unlikely that the Wildcats and Jayhawks — and nearly every college football team that takes the field this season — will be at full strength because of the pandemic. Coaches Chris Klieman and Les Miles have said they’re missing players in practice this week.But ready or not, the Big 12 season is about to begin. Beat writers...2020-09-0833 minSportsBeat KCSports return to KC at Kansas Speedway but fans must wait a little longerThe Big 12 Tournament at Sprint Center ended on March 11. The next major sporting event in Kansas City will happen 134 days later. The Super Start Battery 400 presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts at Kansas Speedway is Thursday. No fans will be in the stands for the race originally scheduled to run on May 31 but postponed because of the pandemic. But with five races over three days there will be some economic impact in the region.Kansas Speedway President Pat Warren chatted with SportsBeat KC host Blair Kerkhoff about re-starting the action at the track and where the sport go...2020-07-2123 minSportsBeat KCA few details remain for college basketball’s final No. 1 team, KansasThe college basketball season isn’t quite over. The games are finished but the final Associated Press poll was released on Wednesday and more All-America teams will be announced. Kansas figures prominently in all of it.The Jayhawks are the final top-ranked team for the shortened 2019-20 season and players like Udoka Azubuike and Devon Dotson are sure to pick up more honors. Also, is there a way for Kansas to win a trophy over a final poll spot? Beat writer Jesse Newell discusses essential KU basketball topics in SportsBeat KC with Blair Kerkhoff.Story li...2020-03-1827 minEco Radio KCCraig Volland, Agriculture Committee Chair of the Kansas Sierra Club, warns us of CAFOsKansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) issued permits to the operators of four hog operations on two sites in Phillips and Norton Counties in Kansas and the Kansas Sierra […]
The post Craig Volland, Agriculture Committee Chair of the Kansas Sierra Club, warns us of CAFOs appeared first on KKFI.2020-01-1958 min
Deep BackgroundKansas Governor Laura Kelly discusses her priorities for 2020Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly recently sat down for an interview with members of The Kansas City Star's Editorial Board, to talk about taxes, schools, Medicaid, and a host of other issues. This edition of Deep Background contains excerpts from those discussions. Dave Helling hosts.
For further reading:
Medicaid work rules would come at high cost to Kansas, Kelly official warns lawmakers - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article237536114.html
Kansas tax outlook improving, but state still set to spend more than it receives - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article237109454.html
Editorial: Kansas is third-worst in nation for...2019-11-2738 min
Deep BackgroundFor sale? What a Kansas City Royals sale would mean to the city, fans, taxpayersThe Kansas City Royals may soon be sold. Will they move downtown? Will they get better players? What's next for the MLB team? Hosts Dave Helling and Leah Becerra chat with Royals beat reporter Lynn Worthy and investigative reporter Steve Vockrodt about the implications of a sale.
For further reading:
Royals owner David Glass is in talks to sell team to group led by Kansas Citian - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article234449312.html
Potential Royals owner John Sherman: ‘the kind of guy who would pour himself into it’ - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article234451357.html...2019-08-2841 min
Deep BackgroundIs the economic border war between Kansas and Missouri really over?Missouri Governor Mike Parson and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday celebrated an end to the longstanding economic border war and pledged to usher in a new era of cooperation between the two states.
Reporter Kevin Hardy joins hosts Dave Helling and Leah Becerra to talk about what this truce means for Kansas, Missouri and the Kansas City area.
For further reading:
‘Sometimes common sense does prevail.’ Missouri, Kansas celebrate end of border war - https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/article233725152.html
Port KC plans to ‘get in line’ with Kansas-Missouri border war ceasefire - https://www.kansascity.com/news/bus...2019-08-1427 min
Deep BackgroundBrain fungus death a sign of bigger problems in Kansas prisonsHealthcare reporter Andy Marso's review of oversight records for Kansas prison health care provider Corizon Health found a pattern of the contractor not meeting its obligation to provide medical attention in a timely manner. He joins host Leah Becerra to talk about his investigation for The Kansas City Star.
Read the stories:
Locked out of care: Brain fungus death points to extensive problems in Kansas prisons - https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/health-care/article229423849.html
Kansas prison health contractor fails to provide enough psychiatrists, medications - https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/health-care/article229424464.html
Fungus destroyed inmate’s br...2019-05-0126 min
Deep BackgroundWas first part of Kansas' session a win for Gov. Laura Kelly?Reporter Jonathan Shorman joins us to talk about the first part of the Kansas legislature's session and discuss how effective Gov. Laura Kelly has been. Dave Helling and Leah Becerra co-host.
For further reading:
Kansas conservatives fail again in quest for big changes to school funding, oversight - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article228883624.html
Could first pay raise in almost 20 years get more Kansas dentists to take Medicaid? - https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/health-care/article228795669.html
$90M more for Kansas schools? Plan in Gov. Kelly’s hands after lawmakers approve deal - https://www.kansas.com/ne...2019-04-1031 min
Kansas Ag ReportKansas Ag Report - October 13, 2018Talk trade with Kansas Wheat and Kansas Department of Agriculture and reaction to the announcement on year round e-15. We also have updates from Kansas Corn, Kansas Wheat, Kansas Department of Agriculture, Kansas Livestock Association and Paragon Ag Advisors.2018-10-1528 min
Kansas Ag ReportKansas Ag Report - July 21 , 2018Greg Krissek from Kansas Corn talks about the growing Kansas corn crop and Beth Gaines from the Kansas FFA Foundation talks about growth in chapters around the state and ways you can support Kansas FFA. We also have reports from Kansas Wheat and Kansas Farm Bureau and our weekly updates from the Kansas Livestock Association and Paragon Ag Advisors.2018-07-2228 minKansas City Week in ReviewKansas City Week in Review - February 24, 2017Nick Haines discusses the Kansas budget battle, Kansas governor's race and GO Bond issue.2017-02-2526 minEco Radio KCKansas Legislative UpdateAfter a bit of a respite, Richard Mabion returns to the airwaves to welcome Zach Pistora, Sierra Club Lobbyist, who brings us up to speed on legislative issues in Kansas.
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Every WomanKansas Association of Community Action ProgramsWhat is poverty and how does it affect women in Kansas? The post Kansas Association of Community Action Programs appeared first on KKFI.2014-05-1755 min
The Wednesday Hump Radio Show - KCMB Kansas CityThe Wednesday Hump Comedy Radio Show - Episode 6 by KCMB News Kansas City
This week on Episode 6 of The Wednesday Hump we have a warm and cozy night in with the fireplace a'blazin' and the studio mics hot with lively banter from our technical director Mikey and our Producer Adam Blue doing a two man show.
Mikey and Adam discuss the Kansas City Chiefs and how Adam predicted the 3 losses in a row vs The Broncos, The Chargers and then The Broncos again, and Mikey has to pay up as he bet against Adam.
The guys also discuss their weekly topic "Fantasy Football WTF?!"
The final and...2013-12-0900 minThe Wednesday Hump Radio Show - KCMB Kansas CityThe Wednesday Hump Comedy Radio Show Episode 4 by KCMB News Kansas City
Excellent episode of The Wednesday Hump this week!
Our guests included Brent, Marky Mark, Carly, Adam B and Mikey on the Mic.
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Kansas City comedy radio at it's best looks at The Kansas City Chiefs, also discussing the rumors that Tony Gonzalez was considering a trade back to Kansas City. The group discusses the NFL and other highlights from the weekend's games.
Fantasy Football WTF?!
Kansas City comedy radio turns towards fantasy football again this week where the different guests...2013-10-3000 minThe Wednesday Hump Radio Show - KCMB Kansas CityThe Wednesday Hump Comedy Radio Show Episode 2 - KCMB News Kansas City
The Wednesday Hump is brought to you by KCMB News Kansas City, Bands for Hire Live and BIG SHOW Dueling Pianos.
On this weeks HUMP, our panel discusses The Kansas City Royals and their playoff hopes, The Kansas City Chiefs and what they need to do to continue to win, and they discuss the NFL in general including the arrest of San Francisco linebacker Aldon Smith.
The group continues the show with the newly popular segment Fantasy Football WTF??
Fantasy Football WTF is a hilarious segment where everyone discusses the previous week's NFL fantasy football disasters and...2013-09-2700 min
A Kansas Memory: The Kansas Historical Society Library and Archives PodcastStormy Weather: tornadoes in KansasSince long before Euro-American settlement, strong winds have been a constant feature of the central plains region and the area now known as Kansas. The name Kansas was borrowed from the Kanza Indians who called themselves "the people of the south wind." This podcast features three stories about Kansas tornadoes recorded by visitors to the Forces of Nature exhibit at the Kansas Museum of History. These stories are also available on the Historical Society’s website for primary sources, Kansas Memory, at http://www.kansasmemory.org.2008-07-2300 min