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Intention to Transfer Ownership of UCM’s KTBG to KCPT

An incredible opportunity for KCPT as a multimedia platform.

The University of Central Missouri and Kansas City Public Television announced today the intention to transfer ownership of UCM’s public radio station KTBG-FM 90.9 to KCPT. The letter of intent permitting the acquisition of UCM’s campus-based radio station was signed April 18 by the UCM Board of Governors.

“This is a decision that was made after carefully considering our overall mission and the university’s recent academic and administrative reviews,” said UCM President Charles Ambrose. “The university is very pleased with the overall agreement with Kansas City Public Television. In conjunction with transferring ownership of KTBG, we are also establishing an exciting, multi-dimensional relationship with KCPT and the Kansas City community, which will greatly benefit both parties.”

“This is an incredible opportunity for KCPT to extend its reach into the community and develop new relationships with our public media partners in Warrensburg,” said CEO and President of KCPT, Kliff Kuehl. “KTBG has developed a strong following of listeners with an exceptional programming line-up of music and local services. We’re thrilled to be able to share this community asset with an even greater audience in the Kansas City region.”

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November-December 2012 Letter from Kliff Kuehl, President and CEO

Kliff talks about KCPT's ability to put Kansas City on the national stage with great productions and events.

KCPT, and our great producers, were nominated for nine Regional Emmys®.  We are proud to report that we came away with two wins –

  • Little Green Steps – A spot teaching kids how taking “Little Green Steps” can help keep waste out of landfills.
  • Celebration at the Station – Every year we receive hundreds of calls praising Celebration at the Station.  We are very proud of this tradition that celebrates our community and brings the KC Symphony, culture, and beautiful fireworks into the homes of thousands of people, many of whom are not able to get out to see it live.

We have had some fantastic opportunities to put Kansas City on the national stage this year.  These events give our viewers a rare opportunity to interact with celebrities and performers, giving them a “behind the scenes” experience.

  • Homecoming, The KC Symphony Presents Joyce DiDonato aired to 96% of the United States.  I know we’ve been touting this accomplishment for some time but it was one of those opportunities that doesn’t come along often.  We are so proud to put Kansas City on the national stage and this was very special because it featured our hometown symphony, our hometown girl, and the new Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
  • P. Allen Smith – We had great events surrounding Allen’s visit and tapings at some of Kansas City’s most beautiful gardens.  Watch for those episodes featuring our hometown gardens on P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home.
  • Lidia Bastianich– Lidia is such a great friend to KCPT.  She lends her time and talents to host groups of KCPT supporters when she comes to Kansas City.
  • Coming to Kansas City on November 13, for a special screening of The Dust Bowl, is writer/producer Dayton Duncan.  The two-part documentary airs November 18 and 19 on KCPT.

KCPT’s PerformARTS series is a mixed-media campaign that helps bring community awareness of local arts and culture to the next level.  Last year we successfully promoted six local arts organizations and are queuing up for another six this year.  The organizations will be featured on The Local Show and in the KC Studio magazine.  Our city has a thriving arts scene and we want our community to know what’s out there and to support our local artists.

Be sure and tune into our winter fundraising drive beginning Thanksgiving night.  You’ll find great programs and concerts that support KCPT.

Thank you for your support.

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September-October 2012 Letter from Kliff Kuehl, President & CEO

Kliff talks about great upcoming fall programming and local events that help support KCPT.

I hope you are recuperating from the hot summer.  I know I’m looking forward to fall and all that it brings.  One thing you can count on is a great fall line-up of new programming from KCPT.

Please tune-in for the new PBS British hit, Call the Midwife.  It’s a six-part drama that depicts midwifery and family life in London during the 1950s.  The program airs on Sunday, September 30th.

Also coming this fall, The Dust Bowl, by Ken Burns and writer/producer, Dayton Duncan.  The film chronicles the environmental catastrophe in the 1930s that destroyed farms, turned prairies into deserts, and unleashed massive, deadly dust storms. The two-part documentary airs on November 18 and 19.  We are especially pleased to be bringing Dayton Duncan to Kansas City for a special screening of The Dust Bowl on November 13.  Look for more information on the screening this fall.

Also please plan to watch election coverage with us.  PBS is the most trusted source for unbiased election coverage through programs like FRONTLINE with its airing of “The Choice,” the centerpiece of PBS election 2012’s coverage of the presidential campaign.

Immigration in America, aired as part of PBS’ election coverage and was narrated by Ray Suarez of the NewsHour.  The documentary was produced by Nine Network of St. Louis and our Executive Producer, Randy Mason, worked very closely on the project.  The story focused on immigrants in Missouri and how, even though not a border state, the same challenges exist right here in the heartland.

A few statistical facts about how PBS compares to commercial channels –

  • PBS’ primetime audience is significantly larger than many commercial channels, including Bravo, TLC, Discovery Channel, HGTV, HBO, A&E, and the History Channel.
  • PBS’ primetime rating for news and public affairs programming is 60% higher than that of CNN
  • PBS ranked second in “brand of the year” ranking.

For you gardeners, P. Allen Smith is coming to Kansas City to tape at Powell Gardens, Kauffman Memorial Gardens, and DST Gardens the first week in September.  There will be two member events with P. Allen on September 8th – One at Suburban Lawn and Garden and then lunch at the Webster House.  Please call 816-398-4259 for more information.

Homecoming – The Kansas City Symphony Presents Joyce DiDonato, was aired over 1,000 times across the United States and on 95% of stations.  It was extraordinary to be part of this great show and an honor to bring it not only to viewers of Kansas City but all over the country.  Kansas City looked amazing on the national stage!

As always, thank you for watching!

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