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Broadcasting a digital TV signal for the region! |
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| Over-the-air: Digital UHF Channel 22 | Cable One: Channel 7 | Mediacom: Channel 77 |
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Missouri Southern's television station is proud to serve the University and the Joplin region with a digital broadcast signal. Over-the-air programming may be seen on Digital UHF channel 22. KGCS-TV is one of the few University-operated over-the-air television stations in Missouri. A strong background of community service and educational opportunities help form the framework for a transition to the communications world of tomorrow. |
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| History of Missouri Southern Television | ||
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Missouri Southern established a television station
in 1984, as a service of the
Department of Communication.
The station initially operated as a cable channel on the Joplin
cable television system. Programming included regular coverage of Joplin
City Council meetings, and numerous programs presented by students, faculty
and staff of the University. In September 2008, KGCS moved to channel 22, and began broadcasting a digital signal. The changes allow KGCS to reach viewers in Southwest Missouri, Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma, with the potential to reach around 168,000 households. |
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| KGCS News Updates | ||
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JULY 2009: Canadian Football League games return to KGCS-TV through the America One Network for the 2009 season. Coverage includes weekend games, the playoffs and the Grey Cup Championship. |
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APRIL 2009: KGCS presented annual awards to students. Two students were named as recipients of the Ruth I. Kolpin Broadcast Journalism Scholarship, Brooke Lairmore and Patricia Pham. Sam McDonald was recognized as Student Producer for the Program of the Year, for his work on "Four State Night Files." JaVan Richardson was named Student Volunteer of the Year. |
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APRIL 2009: KGCS received statewide honors from the Missouri State Teachers Association, winning an award in the "Television - Literacy Program" category of the MSTA Media Awards. |
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APRIL 2009: KGCS and the Department of Communication at Missouri Southern State University inducted two media professionals into the Regional Media Hall of Fame. The honorees were Dave Berry, Vice President of Community Publishers and Danny Thomas, President and General Manager of KOAM-TV. |
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MARCH- APRIL 2009: KGCS students received recognition for their production work. Erica Miranda won first place in the Public Service Announcement category of the College Media Competition sponsored by the Missouri Broadcast Educators Association. Patricia Pham was a national finalist in the music video category of the Student Media Competition sponsored by the National Broadcasting Society. |
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FEBRUARY 2009: KGCS and Missouri Southern State University served as host for a Digital Television Public Forum. More information about the digital television transition may be found at the website www.dtv.gov . |
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DECEMBER 2008: KGCS honored members of the volunteer group "Visions Unlimited" for 20 years of service to the station and Missouri Southern State University. Volunteers produce a monthly television program for KGCS-TV and assist with other station productions. NOVEMBER 2008: KGCS received a national award from the Community Broadcasters Association, in the programming competition for "Newsmakers," featuring an interview with Congressman Roy Blunt. CBA is a national organization representing thousands of low-power television stations. NOVEMBER 2008: KGCS and the Department of Communication honored area high school students for their production work at Southern Media Showcase Day. The annual event featured student video and print competition and a day with presentations and awards on the Southern campus. |
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