KGCS Provides a Variety of Programming
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KGCS airs programming from America One and a variety of other sources. The program structure is designed to meet the educational and informational needs of the community and the University.  KGCS supplements the network at various times to offer programming to serve area needs and interests. 

The America One  network presents a variety of programming,  such as: classic Western movies and television series, sports programs - including Canadian Football League games, outdoor shows and auto racing, music programs, lifestyle programs focusing on topics such as cooking and gardening, news and information programs featuring business news, and children’s programming. 

 



Children’s Programming on KGCS-TV

More specific information
about these programs
and their airtimes may be
found at the America
One website,

America One Youth Shows


KGCS-TV offers a variety of children’s programming, through youth programs airing on the America One Network. Youth shows include:

Aqua Kids
Cookin’ with Cutty
Cybernet
Jack Hanna’s Animal Adventures
Planet X
Real Life 101
Whaddaydo
What's Up/Que Pasa
 
 
The Classic Arts Showcase features classical music and arts performances, including animation, architectural art, ballet, chamber and choral music, dance, folk art, museum art, musical theater, opera, orchestral, recital, solo vocal and theatrical performances.  Programming also includes classic film and archival documentaries.
 
 
Missouri Outdoors

KGCS proudly presents the award-winning outdoor series, produced by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Programs feature the outdoor beauty and wildlife from around the state. Missouri Outdoors airs Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m.

 

  
 
   
St. Louis Cardinals Baseball   
   
KGCS brings over-the-air televised games of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team to the Joplin area.  The station has aired Cardinals games since 1988. Cardinals televised games.     
   
 
   
Missouri Legislative and Governmental Programs

KGCS airs programming highlighting issues and activities of the Missouri House of Representatives and State Senate.  These programs include "Capitol Dialogue" and "Missouri Legislative Update." The station also airs "Missouri Economy Today," produced by the MO Department of Economic Development.
   
 
   
Country Music Videos

KGCS presents the latest music video releases from the world of country music, provided by Aristomedia and Visual Image Marketing in Nashville, Tennessee.

 
   
 
   

LOCAL PRODUCTIONS 

 
   
In addition to direct involvement with station operations, students help produce many of the local programs airing on KGCS. 

Most of the productions are completed through practicum work and as extracurricular work outside of course requirements.  Students follow specific guidelines and procedures throughout the production process, from submitting program ideas to approval of programs for airing. 

   
   

Local Community Interest Programming

KGCS produces a number of programs focusing on issues and organizations in the Joplin area. They include:
 
 
Newsmakers - A weekly news/interview program hosted by KGCS General Manager Judy Stiles, featuring guests and current events in local news.  In addition to airing on KGCS-TV, the programs also air on KOAM-TV (CBS affiliate) and KOZJ-TV (PBS) in Joplin.
 
Joplin CVB Program - An interview program featuring Joplin-area activities and tourism news, presented by the Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau.  http://www.joplincvb.com/
 
Chamber Chat - A quarterly program hosted by representatives of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, sharing information about Chamber activities and programs. http://www.joplincc.com/
 

Governmental Coverage

KGCS brings Joplin-area viewers coverage of various governmental groups. Coverage includes:
 
Joplin City Council - Live coverage of council meetings, held at 6:00 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month, with replays airing the following Tuesday evening.  KGCS has provided complete meeting coverage of Joplin City Council meetings since 1984. http://www.joplinmo.org/
 
Joplin School Board - Recorded coverage of board meetings, airing at 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. http://www.joplin.k12.mo.us/
 
MSSU Board of Governors - Recorded coverage of monthly board meetings for the governing board at Missouri Southern State University. 
 

MSSU Programs

KGCS provides programming highlighting some of the many activities and programs at Missouri Southern. Programs include:
 

Southern Sports Sunday - Tape-delayed coverage of MSSU football games in the fall and Southern women's and men's basketball  games during the winter.   Students perform all aspects of the production, from play-by-play and color commentators to camera operators and directing.
 
MSSU Music Presentations - KGCS records presentations from the Department of Music at Missouri Southern, including performances by the Southern Symphony Orchestra, jazz band, and choral groups.
 

Missouri Southern Lecture Series - Presentations made by guests appearing on campus throughout the year are recorded and aired on KGCS-TV.  During the fall semester, many of the presentations tie into the themed international semester for the University.    The Fall of 2009 features presentations from the Canada Semester.             
   

Missouri Southern International Piano Competition - Recordings of pianists performing semi-final and final competition rounds during the competition air on KGCS-TV.  The programs feature some of the world's best young pianists.  Current programs feature competitors from the 2008 competition.                                                                                        

 
KGCS Campus Update - Students produce a news program focusing on activities and news from the campus of Missouri Southern State University.
 
Southern Reflections - An interview program featuring retiring faculty members from Missouri Southern State University, reflecting on their careers and history of the University.
 
Missouri Southern Commencement - KGCS provides live coverage of commencement ceremonies in the Fall and Spring semesters.  In addition, DVD's of the ceremony are available for purchase.

 

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