King in the Community

Join Nate King on this episode of King in the Community as he chats with Susan Eberwein, Director of Artyopolis at the Smoky Hill River Festival. Susan shares her journey from working at the festival as a teen to taking her children there, and the amazing growth of Artyopolis from a single table to a vibrant kids’ zone featuring Creation Crossing, Paintchooo Plaza, and more.

Get excited for the return of the Flint Hill Fairies, a l...

Join Salina Post News Director Nate King as he sits down with Kansas Lieutenant Governor/Secretary of Commerce David Toland to explore the economic growth of Salina and statewide initiatives.

Toland discusses factors driving Salina’s success, such as population growth, housing, and arts investments. Toland also commends local economic development leaders Salina Area Chamber of Commerce's Renee Duxler and Salina Community Economic D...

Join Nate King as he interviews Jane Anderson, Executive Director of the Friends of the River Foundation, about the exciting Smoky Hill River revitalization project. Discover the impact of local and federal funding, the challenges faced, and the potential generational impact on the Salina and the Central Kansas community. 

During the podcast, Jane provides a timeline of project construction, historical...

Join host Nate King on the King in the Community podcast as he talks with Sarah Keck, entertainment director for the 48th annual Smoky Hill River Festival in Salina, Kansas. Sarah shares a sneak peek of the music acts at the festival, including diverse genres and performers.

Sarah also discusses the collaborative effort in selecting artists and highlights returning favorites like Papa Green Shoes and new additions like Wilderness a...

Join host Nate King and guest Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab on the latest episode of the "King in the Community" podcast as they discuss Kansas’ election security laws and important dates/deadlines for the upcoming Primary and General elections this year. 

Schwab emphasizes his office's robust security measures to prevent fraud and reiterates his appreciation and commendatio...

Join host Nate King and special guest Salina City Manager Mike Schrage for a discussion about the Smoky Hill Revitalization Project, increasing the amount of affordable housing, continued road improvements, new city commission meeting schedule and more. 

Hear a brief update on the Cozy in versus the City of Salina civil suit reagarding the partial mural/sign displayed on the north wall of Cozy Inn Hamburgers in Salina, Kansas.

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Join host Nate King as he sits down with Crystal Hammerschmidt, the Visual Arts Coordinator for the upcoming Smoky Hill River Festival in Salina. Crystal shares her insights on the festival's visual arts, highlighting the talented artists and diverse artwork that will be showcased.

From paintings to sculptures to handmade crafts, listeners will get a sneak peek at what art to expect at this year's festival. Tune in to learn more a...

Join Nate King, News Director at Salina Post, as he discusses key community issues with Saline County Administrator Phil Smith-Hanes on this episode of King in the Community.

They cover the unexpected shutdown of the Choose Saline County app and potential solutions. They also dive into ARPA funds, 2025 budget requests, and upcoming Saline County Commission meetings.

Smith-Hanes discusses the closure of the South tag office in S...

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 tak...

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 providi...

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 fi...

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...

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 in...

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 ...

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 alu...

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-dominate...

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 ...

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 vote...

Spring is in the air and Salina Dowtown Inc., SDI, is back with LIVE first Fridays beginning in April. Nate King chats with SDI Executive Director, Leslie Bishop about the new farm and art market in downtown Salina.

Click the link above and hear Bishop explain how the market got started and the ways public and private community stakeholders are partnering to make the farm and art market a success for its debut season. 

The farm and...