King in the Community
”King in The Community” is a brand new podcast from Eagle Radio in Salina. Join Salina Post News Director, Nate King, as he talks with local and regional government officials, first responders, non-profit leaders, and unique individuals with interesting stories from Saline County and beyond. Learn about how organizations in your neighborhood leverage their partnerships to create a more interconnected community.
Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
Join Nate King on "King in the Community" as he chats with K-State Research and Extension Central District 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 Central District Garden Tour set to take place June 8.
Tune in for expert advice to help your garden not just survive this summer, but thrive.
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Vickee Spicer, Prairieland Market Executive Director
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
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 address food insecurity by providing cooking courses at the soon-to-be new commercial-grade kitchen. The episode highlights the benefits of organic food, healthy eating, and Prairieland Market's mission to get local, farm-fresh foods into the hands of everyone.
In this episode, you will learn about the capital project to fund the market's move, the plans for a ribbon cutting in July or August, and expanded program opportunities once the market is established.
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Alyssa Sanchez, Deputy Director for Saline County Emergency Management
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
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 tips for tornado preparedness and find out how Saline County coordinates with other counties during emergencies.
Stay weather aware and be ready, so thay way you don't have to get ready when disaster strikes.
Check out Saline County Emergency Management's website here.
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Rebecca Seeman, Registrar of Deeds at Saline County
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
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 managing real estate documents in Saline County.
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
State Rep. Clarke Sanders, legislative update
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
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 the session.
Tune in for another insightful conversation tackling the pressing issues impacting the lives of Kansans.
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Alysia Starkey, K-State Salina Dean/CEO
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
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 how the aviation program continues to evolve to meet the needs of the aviation industry. Tune in for exciting updates from K-State Salina on this episode of King in the Community.
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Michelle Weis, Saline County Emergency Management Director
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
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 Corporation Commission.
Michelle, an alumnus of Kansas Wesleyan University, studied Emergency Management and Criminal Justice. Her passion for Emergency Preparedness comes from assisting healthcare organizations with their Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements. Michelle currently serves on the Executive Committee for the North Central Healthcare Coalition and is the Vice Chair for the North Central Regional Homeland Security Council.
Tune in for an insightful conversation on the ongoing water quality issues impacting the residents of the Sundowner Mobile Home and Trailer Park in Hedville, Kansas.
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Smoky Hill Museum Director, Susan Hawksworth
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
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 groundbreaking achievements in male-dominated professions to promoting gender equality in their fields, these women have left a lasting impact on their communities.
Tune in to learn more about the interactive parts of the exhibit and the upcoming plans for renovation and expansion at the museum. Don't miss out on this fascinating conversation about the women who have stepped up to the task in Salina.
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Salina City Manager, Mike Schrage
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
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 Station Four.
Listen in and hear about the city's strategic vision for including public art in capital improvement projects like the fire station rebuild. Schrage also discusses the associated costs of expanding the municipal landfill.
King asks Schrage about the recent data breach in Salina, shedding light on the robust cybersecurity measures being deployed to fortify defenses against attacks The imperative of civic engagement through service on city boards and commissions is underscored, with over 200 volunteer positions available to actively contribute to the community's advancement.
Join Nate King each month for an update from Salina City Manager Mike Schrage.
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
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 and city of Salina, and the low voter turnout in the Presidential Preference Primary. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion about the local government and community initiatives in Saline County.