Local Programs

jeff city journal

Created in January 2005, Jeff City Journal is a statewide-broadcast, public affairs show detailing the activities of the current legislative session.

It provides a window for all Missourians to their state government, dovetailing with KCPT's focus on education and local programming.

The show is a collaborative effort between television stations KETC in St. Louis, KCPT in Kansas City, Ozarks Public Television in Springfield/Joplin and KMOS in Warrensburg. The show airs Sundays at 10 a.m. on KCPT.

Broadcast over the entire state, the show makes the legislative process accessible to virtually every Missourian. With Jeff City Journal, Missouri public television stations are ensuring that citizens are well-informed during this important legislative session.

Veteran legislative reporter Missy Shelton will host the show's roundtable discussions. She'll talk with legislators and other state officials to make clear the policy differences from both sides of the aisle and the actions being taken to effect change.

"Our goal is to help viewers realize that the legislative process directly affects their lives," she says.

Shelton has covered the last eight legislative sessions in Missouri, primarily for KSMU-FM in Springfield. Her reports from Jefferson City air on public radio stations across the state. She has also provided reports for National Public Radio programs like Morning Edition and All Things Considered. Her reporting has earned statewide and national recognition, including a National Edward R. Murrow Award.