PRESS ROOM KPTS Receives Grant from K.T. Wiedemann Foundation Wichita, KS – June 23, 2009 – KPTS received a grant for $7,341 from the K.T. Wiedemann Foundation to purchase a high-definition camera. This generous contribution will provide the first of two field production units required for producing local documentaries in high definition. KPTS Offers Special Rebroadcast to Prepare Kids for H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Wichita, KS – May 1, 2009 – KPTS is offering a special rebroadcast of the Sid the Science Kid episode “The Big Sneeze” to help educate and inform children and parents of hand washing in combating the transmission of germs in a fun non-threatening way. PBS #1 in Public Trust for Sixth Consecutive Year Arlington, VA - February 13, 2009 - For the sixth consecutive year, a GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media poll shows Americans consider PBS the nation’s most trusted institution among nationally known organizations and the best choice in children’s programming for ages 2-8. The non-partisan, international research company released the comprehensive results from its national opinion survey, which was conducted to gauge the attitudes of Americans towards PBS and other major national institutions, including courts of law and commercial broadcast television networks. KPTS to Shut off Analog Service Early Wichita, KS – December 15, 2008 – KPTS is preparing to shut off analog service nearly six weeks before most Wichita stations. The federally mandated analog shut off date is February 18, 2009. However, KPTS will shut off analog service on January 5, 2009 at approximately 6:00 a.m. KPTS Appoints New President and CEO Wichita, KS – November 12, 2008 – The KPTS Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Michele Gors Paris as KPTS’ new President and Chief Executive Officer. | NEWS & YOUR COMMUNITY |
