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Kansas City PBS Shines with Six Nominations for 2023 Mid-America Regional EMMY® Awards

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Kansas City PBS is excited to announce it has received six nominations for the 2023 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Mid-America Regional Chapter EMMY® Awards. These nominations stand as a testament to Kansas City PBS' unwavering commitment to exceptional storytelling that spans cultural enrichment, education, entertainment and impactful news coverage. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in Branson, Missouri, on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. 

“We are grateful to our community and creative partners who support vital storytelling across the Kansas City region and beyond,” said Kliff Kuehl, president and CEO of Kansas City PBS. “It is always rewarding to be recognized for the important content created by the talented individuals at Kansas City PBS.” 

Kansas City PBS’ nominations are as follows: 

ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT - LONG FORM CONTENT 
 19L (One Nine Left)  
Brad Austin, John McGrath, Cole Blaise 

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT – SHORT-FORM CONTENT 
 Dirt Road Democrat 
Catherine Hoffman 

What's the Deal with Kansas Cannabis Laws? 
Cami Koons, Emily Woodring 

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT – LONG-FORM CONTENT 
Activism in Kansas City | Flatland in Focus 
Cody Boston, D. Rashaan Gilmore, John McGrath, Brad Austin, Chris Lester, Matt McClelland, Chris Cosgrove, Eric Mater, Clarence Dennis, Catherine Hoffman 
 
PROMOTION - IMAGE PROMOTION OR PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN 
Picture This 
Anna Gonzalez, Catherine Hoffman, Cole Blaise 

PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM 
The Gun Conundrum 
Michael Price, Nick Haines, Ryan Hennessey 

About Kansas City PBS

Kansas City PBS is a non-profit multimedia organization located in midtown Kansas City. Founded in 1961, KCPBS operates four television channels, as well as working with sister brands Flatland, its digital news source, and 90.9 The Bridge, an NPR music discovery public radio station.

For more information, contact:
Kathy Van Lieshout
Communications & Engagement Coordinator
communications@kansascitypbs.org