- Where It Ends by Bailey Zimmerman
- Back Then, Right Now by Tyler Hubbard
- Pretty Little Poison by Warren Zeiders
- Outskirts by Sam Hunt
- Save Me by Jelly Roll & Lainey Wilson
- Tucson Too Late by Jordan Davis
- Thinkin Bout Me by Morgan Wallen
- Bulletproof by Nate Smith
- Can’t Break Up Now by Old Dominion & Megan Moroney
- Fearless (The Echo) by Jackson Dean
95.5 KNDY Top 10 This Week – May 13-19, 2024
Derek Nesterhttp://www.sunflowerstateradio.com
Derek Nester was born and raised in Blue Rapids and graduated from Valley Heights High School in 2000. He attended Cowley College in Arkansas City and Johnson County Community College in Overland Park studying Journalism & Media Communications.
In 2002 Derek joined Taylor Communications, Inc. in Salina, Kansas working in digital media for 550 AM KFRM and 100.9 FM KCLY. Following that stop, he joined Dierking Communications, Inc. stations KNDY AM & FM as a board operator and fill-in sports play-by-play announcer.
Starting in 2005 Derek joined the Kansas City Chiefs Radio Network as a Studio Coordinator at 101 The Fox in Kansas City, a role he would serve for 15 years culminating in the Super Bowl LIV Championship game broadcast. In 2020 he moved to Audacy, formerly known as Entercom Communications, Inc. and 106.5 The Wolf and 610 Sports Radio, the new flagship stations of the Kansas City Chiefs Radio Network, the largest radio network in the NFL.
Through all of this, Derek continues to serve as the Digital Media Director for Sunflower State Radio, the digital and social media operations of Dierking Communications, Inc. and the 6 radio stations it owns and operates across Kansas.
REGIONAL NEWS
Sen. Moran Statement on Senate Farm Bill Framework
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) commends Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.) for the Farm Bill framework, which addresses farmers' needs. The framework strengthens crop insurance, modernizes the farm safety net, expands market access, supports conservation programs, and invests in rural communities. Sen. Moran looks forward to further debate and collaboration to support producers during prolonged drought.
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LOCAL NEWS
SkyFest Marysville Announces Exciting Line-Up for July Celebration
SkyFest Marysville features a weekend of fun on July 13 and 14, including hot air balloon glowing, music by Logan Mize, a children's discovery center, and a variety of food trucks. The event's activities take place at Lakeview Sports Complex on Saturday and at Marysville Municipal Airport on Sunday, with a hot air balloon takeoff and airplane fly-in.
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REGIONAL SPORTS
KSHSAA Executive Board Approves Several Postseason Changes
The KSHSAA Executive Board approved changes to postseason formats, including moving state basketball tournaments to four sites and seeding classes in two sub-states. Football championships will now be held at three sites. Girl's wrestling will have four classes and additional championship sites. Track and Field qualifications and committee formations were also discussed at the meeting.
NEWS PODCASTS
3286: Public Affairs: Ryan Kearn – Washington Co. Econ. Dev. & Tourism Director – 6/15/2024
This week Max visits with Ryan Kearn, the Washington County Economic Development & Travel and Tourism Director. He is a life-long Washington resident and...
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