Barbecue Friday, August 29

A busy morning coming up for you today.

Ginger Smoot is the chairperson for the annual Labor Day Festival. She will give us the heads up on the celebration.

Ruth Maus will tell us about a new group formed to help care for the pets of the temporarily homeless.

Melissa Dedonder with Visit Topeka will tell us about all the events going on around the Capital City this weekend.

And Mike Coker with the Topeka Zoo will bring in one of his little friends.

Thursday, August 28

On today's program...

We'll visit with Denise Hall with the Metro News to find out what is on her mind, and what is coming up on this week's free Metro.

Wednesday, August 27

There is a "driving" theme to this morning's guests...

Trooper Edna Butler with the Kansas Highway Patrol will tell us about enforcement efforts for this Labor Day weekend.

And Barb Blue with the Kansas Department of Transportation will tell us about updates to the state's road condition web site.

Tuesday, August 26

Here is what is coming up today.

David Nolle with the Jayhawk Area Council for the Boy Scouts will talk about the Cub Scout Roundup going on this week in area schools.

And Tony Orlando (yes, that Tony Orlando) will talk about his role in this weekend's MDA Telethon.

Monday, August 25

Here is what is coming up on the program today...

Roger Hower of Holton Main Steet will tell us about the Main Street resource team in town this week.

Adriane Meyer with Visit Topeka will preview a Meeting Planner Showcase coming up.

And Cheryl Newton with Topeka Parks and Recreation will tell us about the upcoming Central Park Community Center Chili and Cornbread Cook-off.

Barbecue Friday, August 22

Hey, we made it to another Friday. Here is what is coming up today...

Melissa Dedonder with Visit Topeka will share with us all the fun things to do around the Capital City this weekend.

And Mike Coker with the Topeka Zoo will introduce us to another of his critter friends.

Thursday, August 21

Here is what is coming up today...

Michelle DeLaIsla with Housing and Credit Counseling (HCCI) will tell us about a home buyers seminar coming up this Saturday for Spanish speaking residents.

Lt. Governor Mark Parkinson will update us on Governor Sebelius' executive order expanding the state's youth mentoring program.

And Denise Hall with the Metro News will tell us what we will be reading in this week's paper.

Wednesday, August 20

Here is what we have for you today...

Kimberly Qualls with the Kansas Department of Transporation will update us on the I-70 construction project through downtown and East Topeka.

Adelaide Kimbell with Project Vote Smart will tell us about the political courage test being given to state legislators.

And we hope to hear from one of the wrestlers from TNA Wrestling.

Tuesday, August 19

Here is what we have for you on today's show...

Cherie Sage with the Kansas Safe Kids Coalition will join us to tell us how to keep our children safer around the house, especially with baby sitters.

Monday, August 18

It is time to begin another week of the KMAJ Morning News.

And we will visit this morning with Sally Lunsford with the Kansas Lottery about changes coming soon to the Powerball game.

Barbecue Friday, August 15

It is that time of the month again. The Cow N' Sow 2 Wow crew will be setting up at the Cruise Night at Advance Auto Parts on South Topeka Blvd. Saturday from 5-9pm. C'mon out for some great barbecue and to see some great old cars.

Here is what is coming up today.

Kerry Dickerson with the Washburn University Athletic Department will preview the schools football Kickoff Party.

Melissa Dedonder with Visit Topeka will tell us what there is to do in the Capital City this weekend.

And Mike Coker with the Topeka Zoo will introduce us to another of his friends.

Thursday, August 14

On today's program...

Kim Stich with the Kansas Department of Transportation will tell us about a children's poster contest promoting traffic safety.

And Denise Hall with the Metro News will preview this week's paper.

Wednesday, August 13

Here is what is coming up on today's show...

Erin Patton with C-SPAN will tell us about 2 Topeka stops scheduled today for the network's Campaign 2008 Bus.

Joe Monaco with the Kansas Department of Commerce will talk about information sessions to assist in marketing ag products from Kansas.

And Dan Kull with Kull Auctions will preview a big gun auction scheduled for this week.

Tuesday, August 12

Last night, our daughter Disa took part in the last day of this year's West High Band Camp. Mr. Evans chose to wrap things up with a barbecue (no, not a real one, just burgers and dogs, but it was fun, anyway) and had the band perform for the parents. I will share some thoughts on the evening on this morning's program.

Also, we will visit with Dawn Finnych with Thornton Place about a new type of retirement living for active seniors.

Monday, August 11

First of all, I want to show appreciation to all who made Saturday's National Night Out such a wonderful event for Topeka. Even the wet weather couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of these neighborhood leaders who put these events together. And a big thank you to the people who organized the trolley tours. Wonderful job.

And on today's program, we will be talking with Sally Zeller of Safe Streets of Topeka and Shawnee County about Saturday's event.

Also, Republican nominee for District Attorney Eric Rucker will join us.

Barbecue Friday, August 8

Here is what is coming up today on the show...

Karen Hiller will preview next month's third annual Aaron Douglass Art Fair in Topeka.

Melissa Dedonder with Visit Topeka will tell us what is going on around the capital city this weekend.

And Mike Coker with the Topeka Zoo will introduce us to another of little friends.

Thursday, August 7

Here is what is coming up today...

Shawnee County Election Commissioner Elizabeth Ensley will explain what went wrong Tuesday night in counting Primary Election votes.

And Denise Hall with the Metro News will preview this week's paper, and give us her take on the election results.

Wednesday, August 6

On today's KMAJ Morning News...

We'll sort out the primary election results, and set the table for the general election in November.

Former Congressman Jim Ryun was scheduled to be with us, but after his loss to Lynn Jenkins last night, he has decided to cancel.

But Bill Riphahn with Topeka Parks and Recreation will join us to talk about the closing for the season of most of the city's pools.

Tuesday, August 5

It is election day in Kansas. I hope all of you will head out to vote. Here is what is coming up today...

Joe Monaco with the Kansas Department of Commerce will tell us about a new trademark for Kansas made products, called Simply Kansas.

Monday, August 4

Thanks to all of you who came out to see us at the Hot Fun in the Summer contest. We were blessed to take first place in the sausage category.

On today's show...

Bette Allen with the Great Overland Station will join us to talk about the upcoming Railroad Festival.

Third District County Commission candidate Rita Rickstool will be with us on the eve of the primary.

and Laren Mahoney with the Kansas City Convention and Visitors Association will tell us about how you can audition for the next season of American Idol.

Barbecue Friday, August 1

On this Barbecue Friday, I want to invite you to Bullfrogs Live at Huntoon and Gage for my buddy Ken Johnson's Hot Fun In the Summer Barbecue competition. The Cow N' Sow 2 Wow team will be competing, and we'll have some ribs to sell as well. Hope to see you there.

On today's show...

Gary Beets with the US Treasury will tell us about a new program where Social Security recipients who do not get their payments via direct deposit will be issued debit cards.

Congresswoman Nancy Boyda will tell us about a bill she is sponsoring to help businesses with paperwork.

Melissa Dedonder with Visit Topeka will preview this weekend's events in the capital city.

And Mike Coker with the Topeka Zoo will make his weekly visit.