| 8/25/10 |
The Local Show Special: Classroom Turnaround - In this hour-long special, Nick Haines and Cynthia Wheeler-Linden take a closer look at what some view as a “rare moment in time” for the Kansas City, Missouri school district. Immediately following is The Principal Story about a year in the life of two dynamic elementary school principals in some of America’s most troubled school districts. |
| 7/22/10 |
Who Will Lead Johnson County? KCWIR Johnson County Kansas Election Special Friday, July 23. |
| 7/21/10 |
Red Green aka Steve Smith comes to Kansas City July 31, 2010. Meet him in person at Westlake Ace Hardware in the afternoon, then hoot to his wit and wisdoms that evening at the Uptown. |
| 6/24/10 |
KCPT Launches a New Series on all Things KC … The Local Show on July 15 at 7:30 p.m. |
| 6/24/10 |
KCPT to Air PBS NewsHour Special Coverage of the Elena Kagan Senate Confirmation Hearings on June 28, 29, 30. |
| 6/03/10 |
Mark Samels, Executive Producer of American Experience to speak at Johnson County Community College, June 10th. |
| 5/18/10 |
Bank of America Celebration at the Station and the National Memorial Day Concert to air on KCPT, May 30. |
| 5/04/10 |
NEED TO KNOW is a cross-media news and public affairs magazine that culls stories from the best of the week’s online reporting, culminating in a one-hour on-air broadcast every Friday night on KCPT. |
| 4/20/10 |
THE UNINSURED: A Kansas City Survival Guide. KCPT sets aside the divisive politics to navigate the places metro residents can turn when they find themselves without health insurance. Airs April 26, 8pm. |
| 4/19/10 |
PBS NewsHour host Jim Lehrer discusses his new novel Super at Union Station |
| 3/23/10 |
KCPT Receives National Award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
KCPT received a My Source Education Innovation Award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) this weekend in Washington, D.C. |
| 3/16/10 |
Check, Please! KC premieres 7 new episodes beginning March 25 at 8pm. |
| 3/05/10 |
Union Station and KCPT Present an Evening with Jim Lehrer
On Thursday April 29, Union Station & KCPT will host a VIP experience with Jim Lehrer, host of the PBS NewsHour. |
| 3/04/10 |
Red Green Wit and Wisdom Tour Comes to KC
The President of Possum Lodge, the one and only Red Green, is “skyping in” to KCPT Saturday March 6th at 7pm. |
| 03/02/10 |
David Francis and Francis Family Foundation Honored by PBS |
| 3/01/10 |
American Archive Pilot Program Recovers Thousands of Hours of Valuable Media from PBS and NPR Stations |
| 2/27/10 |
KCPT TV Dinner
Kansas City — KCPT will not be holding its annual black-tie gala, TV Dinner, this year. The announcement follows a recommendation by KCPT’s Board Development Committee to the entire Board of Directors and Staff on February 24, 2010. |
| 2/22/10 |
Imagine KC
KCPT brings citizens together to discuss how the Kansas City metro should grow on “Imagine KC.” |
| 1/26/10 |
KCPT Celebrates Black History Month
Throughout the year, KCPT invites viewers to explore the vast contributions of African Americans. |
| 1/5/10 |
Rare Visions & Roadside Revelations New Season
Once again, Randy, Mike & Don the Camera Guy are taking the road less traveled in search of outsider art and offbeat attractions in six new shows that find them “Runnin’ Round the Rust Belt.” |
| 12/11/09 |
KCPT delivers a report card on the metro’s response to H1N1, Monday December 14th at 9 p.m. |
| 10/14/09 |
Star Wars™: In Concert to air Saturday on KCPT; station members eligible for early admittance to Sprint Center event on Dec. 9
Massive multi-media event features stunning visuals, a live orchestra, choir and narration, plus an exhibit of Star Wars costumes, props and production artwork. |
| 10/9/09 |
Generation XL: Physical Activity Across the School Day television program will premier on KCPT at 9 p.m. on October 15 |
| 6/11/09 |
A live, three-part series providing financial literacy on debt, healthcare and budgeting, including an expert financial panel, anonymous call-in lines and interactive websites to provide instant, personal advice/answers |
| 5/7/09 |
Local panel discussion and call-in segment follow the award-winning, three-part series offering a positive look at the natural aging process |
| 4/28/09 |
Campaign features special programs and exclusive ticket offers for concerts and shows |
| 2/27/09 |
Kliff Kuehl named President/CEO of KCPT
CEO of northern Nevada PBS affiliate will lead Kansas City station |
| 12/18/08 |
Thursday, Dec. 18, at 8 p.m. on KCPT |
| 12/11/08 |
KCPT Explores Whether Daily Exercise Can Improve Students' Academic Scores
The Active Brain: How Daily Physical Education Is Turning Fitness on its Head airs on Thursday, December 18 at 8:30 p.m. |
| 11/24/08 |
Celebrate the Holidays with KCPT's Winter Membership Programs
KCPT Offers Special Programming and Exclusive Ticket Offers for Concerts, Shows |
| 10/8/08 |
Locally Produced KCPT Program Awarded Mid-America Emmy®
Assembly Required Wins Award in the Specialty Program Category |
| 9/11/08 |
RED CARPET WILL ROLL OUT AT 7TH ANNUAL
KCPT TV DINNER THIS FRIDAY
Black-tie benefit for KCPT Kids presented by Colliers Turley Martin Tucker |
| 9/3/08 |
Disney taps KCPT to offer behind-the-scenes look at Lion King
Station gives viewers an exclusive peek behind the curtain at Kennedy Center performance, then offers the best seats in the house and a chat-back with the performers after the live show in KC
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| 9/2/08 |
KCPT Membership Highlights the Best of Public Television
Pledging Members Eligible for Exclusive Ticket Offers for Concerts, Shows
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| 9/2/08 |
KCPT TV DINNER WILL FEATURE CULINARY EXCELLENCE FROM THE KANSAS CITY ORIGINALS
Seventh Annual Black-tie Benefit for KCPT Kids Presented by Colliers Turley Martin Tucker |
| 8/25/08 |
PBS Adds New Programs to Fall 2008 PBS Kids Lineup
PBS Kids Will Debut "Sid the Science Kid" and "Martha Speaks" on Labor Day |
| 8/25/08 |
Locally Produced KCPT Programs Garner Three Mid-America Emmy® Nominations
Assembly Required, Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III and Eat Small Compete for National Accolades |
| 8/4/08 |
KCPT Presents the Summer Edition of Uniquely Kansas City
Uniquely Kansas City Airs on Thursday, August 14 at 8 p.m. |
| 7/17/08 |
Seventh Annual Black-tie Benefit for KCPT Kids Presented By Colliers Turley Martin Tucker |
| 7/9/08 |
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| 7/8/08 |
Two States, Three Guys, One Big Ball O' Tape
Two New Rare Visions Episodes Debut on July 17th and July 24th at 7:30 p.m.
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| 5/22/08 |
Generation XL: The Battle Over School Vending Machines Airs on Thursday, May 29 at 8 p.m. |
| 5/15/08 |
KCPT Invites You to Kick Off the Summer with Bank of America's Celebration at the Station
KCPT Brings Bank of America's Celebration at the Station into Your Home on Sunday, May 25 at 7:30 p.m. |
| 5/9/08 |
KCPT Kids Club Features a New Friend and the KCPT Kids News |
| 5/9/08 |
Uniquely Kansas City Airs on Thursday, May 15 at 8 p.m.
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| 3/22/08 |
Oyster Royster — Birdies on the half shell, Returns to City Tavern
Wednesday, May 14th from 5 to 8 p.m |
| 3/24/08 |
Hollywood Comes to Kansas City
The Kansas City Jubilee Film Festival will once again shine it's spotlight brightly on Westport,
April 16th thru 20th. |
| 3/21/08 |
KC Studio
Kansas City's Guide to the Cinematic, Performing and Visual Arts |
| 2/21/08 |
FIRST Robotics Documentary Features Area High School Students
"Assembly Required" Premieres Thursday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. on KCPT |
| 2/15/08 |
KCPT Presents Kids on Ice - "Skate with Clifford" |
| 1/30/08 |
Jon R. Gray Goes One on One with Victor Hogstrom |
| 1/29/08 |
KCPT's 'Bad Blood' Takes Top History Honors at NETA 2008 |
| 1/29/08 |
Premieres Thursday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. on KCPT
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| 1/8/08 |
KCPT Documentary on Wyandotte County Premieres at Kansas City Public Library |
