- Fast Car by Luke Combs
- Flowers by Miley Cyrus
- Anti-Hero by Taylor Swift
- Calmdown by Rema & Selena Gomez
- Cruel Summer by Taylor Swift
- Girls by Rachel Platten
- Lose Control by Teddy Swims
- Purple Irises by Gwen Stefani & Blake Shelton
- Selfish by Justin Timerlake
- Turn The Lights Back On by Billy Joel
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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
Governor Kelly Signs Good Samaritan Bill
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed the bipartisan Good Samaritan Law, protecting individuals seeking or providing aid during drug-related medical emergencies from prosecution. The law aims to save lives and assist in recovery from substance use disorders. Additionally, other bills were signed, addressing fentanyl-related issues, penalties, evidentiary requirements, IT consolidation, and school enrollment.
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LOCAL NEWS
Cloud Co. Comm. College Lowering Cost Of Dual Credit Classes
Cloud County Community College is making college more accessible for high school students by waiving fees for dual credit courses starting fall 2024. President Amber Knoettgen emphasizes accessibility and affordability, saving families $141 per three-credit hour course. High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors can enroll in college-level courses for both high school and college credit. For enrollment, contact the high school counselor or email April Benne.
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REGIONAL SPORTS
Sporting KC falls 2-1 to Houston Dynamo FC
Sporting Kansas City (2-5-5, 11 points) lost 2-1 to Houston Dynamo FC (5-4-2, 17 points) at Childrenās Mercy Park. Despite Daniel Salloi's goal, Houston's Ibrahim Aliyu secured the win. Manager Peter Vermes deployed a new starting lineup, and the team will next play Austin FC on May 18. __JETPACK_AI_ERROR__
NEWS PODCASTS
3251: Public Affairs: Marci Penner – Big Kansas Road Trip – 5/11/2024
Max Blaske hosts this week's edition of KNDY Public Affairs. He speaks with Marci Penner of the Kansas Sampler Foundation about the 2024 Big...
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