97.5 FM Double K Country/Sunny 99.9
Podcast for Radio Stations 97.5 FM KNMO & Sunny 99.9 FM in Nevada, MO. Features various interviews from public affairs and sports programming. Visit us online at knemknmo.com.
Episodes
Today on City Beat, I will be talking with Gary Edwards, City Manager of Nevada. We will be talking about the newsletter that Edwards puts out on the first of each month. In this month's newsletter there are several interesting issues. We will discuss the audits that the City is completing, to get caught up. Edwards will talk about the new storm sirens for Nevada, as well as the new radio system for Nevada's Police, Fire ...
Today on Update, I am talking with Tina Joy Cochran, the new Economic Development Director for Nevada and Vernon County. Tina will talk about her role in seeing the City of Nevada and Vernon County prosper economically. She will also discuss how crucial Economic Development is for a community. Tina wants to make it easy for businesses to come to Vernon County. Finally, she will talk about how she got into business coaching to begin...
Today on Update, I will be talking with Lindsay Madison, CEO of Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce. Lindsay will be discussing several events coming up in the City of Fort Scott, Kansas. The first is a Downtown Meet and Greet happening Tuesday, July 8th. There will also be a Let's Flamingo Shopping event July 11th and 12th. Finally we will talk about their 31st Annual Chamber Golf Championship, happening on July 25th. For more inf...
Mike Harbit visits with Jason McCormick who is the Chief Restructuring Officer at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Mr. McCormick has also now added the title of Interim CEO and he talks about the additional responsibilities. The program originally aired on Wednesday, July 2nd on 97.5 FM, "Double K Country" in Nevada, MO.
Today on Update, I am talking with Jenny Gayman, Vernon County Fair Board Member. We will be discussing the 2025 Vernon County Youth Fair that is happening Monday, July 7th through Saturday, July 12th. Jenny will talk about all the youth projects at the fair. There will be everything from livestock to food to sewing. Plus there is an on-site diner and KNEM/KNMO will be broadcasting live from the Vernon County Youth Fair!
Today I will be talking to Natalea Haber, President of Rich Hill's 4th of July Committee, the organization that puts on Rich Hill's "Famous for the Fourth" celebration each year. Since 1881, the town of Rich Hill has been putting on one of the most popular Independence Day events in America. From a record-breaking pie contest to a huge fireworks show to this year's headliner musical guest, Phil Vassar--come...
Today on City Beat, I am talking with Nevada Police Chief Casey Crain. We will be discussing the Nevada Animal Shelter. The Chief will talk about the current status of the animal shelter and what's being done to fix the flood damage incurred from Spring storms. Chief Crain will report on the current condition of the shelter's animals. Finally, we'll talk about how the animal shelter may be closed to visitors, but is ...
Today on Update, I will be chatting with Samie McCullough. Samie is the Senior Associate Director for the Osage Prairie YMCA, 500 West Highland Avenue in Nevada. We will start out talking about the Grocery Grabs Program that provides lunch, dinner and snacks to children in our area during the summer. We will also discuss the Y's relationship with the YMCA in Pittsburg, Kansas. Finally, we will highlight all the programs and fa...
Today on Update, I will be talking with Jaclyn Carroll, Business Services Director for New Growth. New Growth connects farm and non-farm businesses to resources that help Missouri rural communities thrive. The organization serves 16 counties in West Central Missouri and 2 counties in Kansas. Jaclyn talks about New Growth's Women's Business Center, their Micro Loan Program and the Heartland Regional Food Business Center. F...
On today's Update program, I am talking with the Presiding Commissioner of Vernon County, Joe Wilson. Joe will discuss all the activities that are going on in Vernon County this summer. Topics include a new radio communication system for first responders, senior tax relief sign-ups and working with SEMA. Joe also talks about the Vernon County Fair.
Today on Update, I am talking to Dr. Russell Kemm form Cedar County Memorial Health. June is Men's Health Month and Dr. Kemm will be talking about the importance of men having regular checkups and early detection screenings. We will discuss some of the special health concerns that men face. These include heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. Finally, we will try to understand why men are more reluctant than...
Today we are talking with Bill Denman, the Treasurer for the City of Nevada. Bill will be talking about the main sources of tax revenue for Nevada. Bill will discuss how these taxes are performing, especially the Sales Tax and Property Tax. Finally, Bill will tell us if the City's Use Tax is performing above or below expectations.
Today on Update, I will be talking with Brent Mendenhall. Brent is the Master of Ceremonies for the 2025 Bushwhacker Dog Show Contest happening on Saturday, June 14th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Franklin P. Norman Community Center's North Gymnasium, 200 North Ash Street. Come enjoy dog races, category judging and prizes! Plus, there's no entry fee and there are free goody bags for the dogs. We will also discuss the two mu...
On today's Update program, I have a very special guest. It's Representative Dane Diehl, member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing the 125th District, which includes Bates, Vernon, and Cedar Counties. Rep. Diehl will be talking about the state's most recent legislative session. We will touch on push and pull between Kansas and Missouri to acquire the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. Rep. Diehl will d...
Today on Update, I will be speaking with Mark Bergmann of the Bourbon County Community Theatre. The Theatre is producing a melodrama titled "Beauty and the Bull: Or Chaos in Fort Scott". The show is written by Mark Bergmann and the performance happens during Fort Scott's Good Ol' Days, June 6th and 7th at 123 South Main Street in Fort Scott, Kansas. We will talk about the tradition of melodramas in Fort Scott. M...
On this Update Program, I am talking with Mike Brown who is the Flag Chairman for the Rotary Club of Nevada. Mike is the Flag Chairman and he discusses his club's Flag Project. He explains that for $40, a rotarian will come to your house five mornings a year to install a flag and then remove it that evening. Those days are Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day.
On today's City Beat, I am talking with Sharon Baker, Human Resources Director for the City of Nevada. Sharon and I will be discussing the pay study that is underway at Nevada City Hall. Sharon explains why the study is necessary to attract quality employees to the City. We will also touch on what it's like to be a Human Resources Director. Finally, we will mention how often the city does a study to determine which insura...
On today's Update program, I am talking with Kalli Gober, Marketing and Community Relations Director for On My Own in Nevada. On My Own is an organization that helps people in our area take care of themselves when they need help. Kalli will be talking about the upcoming Craft Fair on June 7th. We will also discuss how On My Own is always in need of new caregivers. Finally, we will talk about how you can help out On My Own, eit...
Today, on Update, I am speaking with the Pastor of First Christian Church in Nevada, Jeff Robinson. He is accompanied by Elder Greg Barneburg. We will be discussing the dedication of their new worship building at 2247 North Osage Boulevard on June 1st. We will also talk about the fire that destroyed their old church at the corner of Austin and Washington Streets. Finally, we will mention new events happening with First Christian Ch...
Today I am talking with Carl Brenner, Park Ranger for Fort Scott National Historic Site in Fort Scott, Kansas. Carl will be discussing upcoming events at the Fort. There will be 8,500 flags placed on the site for the "Symbols of Sacrifice" Field of Honor Friday morning, May 23rd and will stay in place through Memorial Day week. There will also be a guest speaker on Saturday, May 24th. Dr. Michelle M. Martin is known for h...
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