Jeff City Journal
February 5 at 10 a.m.
Education/Unaccredited Schools
Host Missy Shelton visits with Representatives Jamilah Nasheed (D-St. Louis), Steve Cookson (R-Fairdealing), and Michael Brown (D-Kansas City). This weekly public affairs show details the activities of Missouri's legislature throughout each session. A collaboration between Missouri's four PBS stations, this program features a discussion with your representatives in Jefferson City each Sunday morning at 10 a.m.


Moyers and Company
February 5 at 10:30 a.m.
How Do Conservatives and Liberals See the World?
Bill and moral psychologist Jonathan Haidt talk about the psychological underpinnings of our contentious culture, why we can't trust our own opinions, and the demonizing of our adversaries.
Also, a Bill Moyers essay on why Newt Gingrich might be afraid of Saul Alinsky.


Central Missouri Tomorrow
Education Technology in Missouri
February 17 and 23 at 8 p.m.

Technology is a fact of life in K-12 education, and schools are learning to adapt and keep up with changes. The proliferation of laptops, iPads, tablets, cell phones, white boards, webcams and other modern technologies, as well as the increasing popularity of websites such as Facebook, Skype and YouTube provide numerous opportunities for schools but also bring their own set of challenges. Technology is expensive and school communications policies must keep up with changing circumstances.

Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Chris Belcher, Deputy Executive Director of Missouri School Boards' Association Melissa Randol and Knob Noster Middle School Librarian Kelly Krause join UCM President Chuck Ambrose in exploring how students use technologies in and out of the classroom, how teachers are being prepared for the role of technology, and the related issues likely to be raised in the Missouri legislature. More...


Season to Season Outdoors
New Series!
Sundays at 5:30 p.m.
Saturdays at 7 p.m.
Joined seasoned outdoorsmen as they demonstrate their successful methods of hunting and fishing in Missouri's rich outdoors. Tony Edgar, an outfitter based in Versailles, leads a cast of accomplished hunters and anglers who share their appreciation of the outdoors. This new series is for folks who like to fish and/or hunt, regardless of their experience. Everyone will learn something from each show, which are packed with information on choosing the right tools, finding your quarry and bringing it home. More...

Announcing the 2012 Writers Contest!
Deadline is March 14, 2012
This contest is for children in grades kindergarten through 3rd grade. Please download the Rules and Entry Form for more information.


2011 Winning entries are online! Read all the stories submitted by the winning entrants of the 2011 Young Writers Contest!


Mid-Missouri Home and Lifestyle Expo
February 24-26, 2012
Hearnes Center
Columbia, MO

On Saturday February 25 you and your children can meet Curious George at the Expo, from 11am-3pm. Join us at the KMOS booth to enjoy a variety of fun and educational activities for kids and families.