Kansas City PBS received six nominations for the 2024 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Mid-America Regional Chapter EMMY® Awards. The nominations are based on outstanding cultural, educational, technological, entertainment, news and informational achievements in television. The winners will be announced during a ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 26, in Overland Park, Kansas.
“I am incredibly proud of our team for earning these prestigious nominations. This recognition reflects our commitment to telling impactful stories that resonate with our community and beyond,” said Kliff Kuehl, president and CEO of Kansas City PBS. “Our success is a testament to the dedication and creativity of everyone involved, and our entire team and I couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this achievement with our viewers and supporters.”
Kansas City PBS’ nominations are as follows:
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - NEWS
Eastside Development Sales Tax
Cody Boston, D. Rashaan Gilmore, Celisa Calacal, Julie Freijat
DOCUMENTARY - HISTORICAL
Emily Woodring, Chris Lester, Brian Burnes
PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM
Michael Price, Nick Haines, Ryan Hennessey
INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL - SHORT-FORM CONTENT
Unlocking Social Security Benefits
John McGrath, Kalie Hudson, Jamie Bosse
PROGRAM HOST/MODERATOR/CORRESPONDENT
Michael Mackie
HUMAN INTEREST - LONG-FORM CONTENT
Aids in KC: Facing the Challenge
Emily Woodring, Sandy Woodson