KPTS Local Productions RSS feed for KPTS/Channel 8 programming.http://watch.kpts.org/en-ushttp://watch.kpts.org/Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:07:48 -0400Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:07:48 -0400http://watch.kpts.org/video/1461876443/Your Kids Are Drinking is a film produced by PBS member station NET (Nebraska). It explores how lax attitudes among adults aggravate the youth drinking problem and corresponding ways adults can provide realistic solutions.http://watch.kpts.org/video/1461876443/Tue, 6 Apr 2010 14:57:42 -0700CultureCulture/People & ProfilesHealth & WellnessHealth & Wellness/ProfilesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Social IssuesNebraska-based PBS program looks at problems with underage drinkingnrCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHealth & WellnessHealth & Wellness/ProfilesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Social Issueshttp://watch.kpts.org/video/1461889276/KPTS 40-minute follow-up discussion with a panel of local experts to discuss the problem of underage drinking in Kansas.http://watch.kpts.org/video/1461889276/Tue, 6 Apr 2010 15:16:19 -0700CultureCulture/People & ProfilesHealth & WellnessHealth & Wellness/ProfilesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Social IssuesA panel of local experts discuss the problem of underage drinking in Kansas.nrCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHealth & WellnessHealth & Wellness/ProfilesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Social Issueshttp://watch.kpts.org/video/1385507332/KPTS pioneers Ann Garvey, Irene Crews and David Brewer share their stories of vision and determination that helped build the foundation of KPTS local production and quality programming.http://watch.kpts.org/video/1385507332/Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:53:43 -0800CinemaCinema/Behind the ScenesCinema/HistoryCultureCulture/TV & RadioA look at KPTS' rich history of educating, entertaining, and engaging viewers in Kansas.nrKansas, anniversary, KPTS, 40thCinemaCinema/Behind the ScenesCinema/HistoryCultureCulture/TV & Radiohttp://watch.kpts.org/video/1464380360/John Putt was 12 years old when he joined the Alpine Rescue Team on a recovery mission at the Wichita State University plane crash site. John has never spoken about his experience on the mountain that day, 39 years ago, until now.http://watch.kpts.org/video/1464380360/Fri, 9 Apr 2010 09:48:41 -0700CinemaCinema/HistoryCinema/Independent FilmHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United StatesJohn Putt was 12 years old when he joined a recovery mission at the WSU Plane crash site.nrcrash, Utah, KPTS, Wichita, Denver, Wichita State University, WSU, plane, NCAA, 1970, LoganCinemaCinema/HistoryCinema/Independent FilmHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United Stateshttp://watch.kpts.org/video/1464402183/On October 2nd, 1970 a plane carrying Wichita State University football players, faculty, and community members crashed in the Colorado mountains. Television Photojournalist Larry Hatteberg reflects on the event.http://watch.kpts.org/video/1464402183/Fri, 9 Apr 2010 11:36:03 -0700CinemaCinema/HistoryCinema/Independent FilmHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United StatesPhotojournalist Larry Hatteberg reflects on the WSU plane crash of 1970.nrcrash, Utah, KPTS, Wichita, Denver, Wichita State University, WSU, plane, NCAA, 1970, LoganCinemaCinema/HistoryCinema/Independent FilmHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United Stateshttp://watch.kpts.org/video/1464406361/Elizabeth Wilson Winterbone was ten years old when she learned both her parents died in the WSU Plane Crash. Her father was the WSU Shocker football team head coach Ben Wilson. Elizabeth pays tribute to her father with her favorite memories of him.http://watch.kpts.org/video/1464406361/Fri, 9 Apr 2010 11:41:20 -0700CinemaCinema/HistoryCinema/Independent FilmHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United StatesElizabeth Winterbone, daughter of WSU coach Ben Wilson, reflects on the WSU plane crash.nrcrash, Utah, KPTS, Wichita, Denver, Wichita State University, WSU, plane, NCAA, 1970, LoganCinemaCinema/HistoryCinema/Independent FilmHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United Stateshttp://watch.kpts.org/video/1464391660/On October 2nd, 1970 a plane carrying Wichita State University football players, faculty, and community members crashed in the Colorado mountains. Lineman Rick Stevens survived the crash.http://watch.kpts.org/video/1464391660/Fri, 9 Apr 2010 10:11:21 -0700CinemaCinema/HistoryCinema/Independent FilmHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United StatesRick Stevens is a survivor of the WSU plane crash from 1970. This is his story.nrcrash, Utah, KPTS, Wichita, Denver, Wichita State University, WSU, plane, NCAA, 1970, LoganCinemaCinema/HistoryCinema/Independent FilmHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United Stateshttp://watch.kpts.org/video/1464396374/WSU President Clark Ahlberg makes the tragic announcement that a WSU plane has crashed in the Colorado mountains and a radio reporter describes the crash scene.http://watch.kpts.org/video/1464396374/Fri, 9 Apr 2010 10:13:28 -0700CinemaCinema/HistoryCinema/Independent FilmHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United StatesWSU President Clark Ahlberg announces the plane crash, and a reporter describes the scene.nrcrash, Utah, KPTS, Wichita, Denver, Wichita State University, WSU, plane, NCAA, 1970, LoganCinemaCinema/HistoryCinema/Independent FilmHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United Stateshttp://watch.kpts.org/video/1464399285/On October 2nd, 1970 a plane carrying Wichita State University football players, faculty, and community members crashed in the Colorado mountains. Historian Craig Miner reflects on the event.http://watch.kpts.org/video/1464399285/Fri, 9 Apr 2010 10:15:30 -0700CinemaCinema/HistoryCinema/Independent FilmHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United StatesHistorian Craig Miner reflects on the WSU plane crash of October 2, 1970.nrcrash, Utah, KPTS, Wichita, Denver, Wichita State University, WSU, plane, NCAA, 1970, LoganCinemaCinema/HistoryCinema/Independent FilmHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United Stateshttp://watch.kpts.org/video/1347424080/Take a backstage look at PBS' highest-rated program during a recent visit to Wichita, Kansas. From set-up to tear-down, we follow the crew and show's favorite personalities.http://watch.kpts.org/video/1347424080/Tue, 1 Dec 2009 12:09:15 -0800CinemaCinema/Behind the ScenesCultureCulture/TV & RadioAn all-access pass of Antiques Roadshow's visit to Wichita Kansas.nrBehind the Scenes, KPTS, Antiques Roadshow, Mark Walberg, Wichita, Century 2, Century IICinemaCinema/Behind the ScenesCultureCulture/TV & Radiohttp://watch.kpts.org/video/1341134875/In the summer of 1958, two dozen young people from the Wichita Branch NAACP Youth Council staged what would become the first successful student-led sit-in of the Civil Rights movement. By August 11th, 1958, they had desegregated the Dockum Drug Store lunch counter and all Rexall Drug Stores throughout the State of Kansas.http://watch.kpts.org/video/1341134875/Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:12:01 -0800Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/DocumentaryArts & Literature/Film/VideoArts & Literature/ProfilesHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United StatesThe historical recount of the first successful student-led sit-in.nrdocumentary, Dockum, Sit-in, Civil Rights Movement, KPTSArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/DocumentaryArts & Literature/Film/VideoArts & Literature/ProfilesHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United Stateshttp://watch.kpts.org/video/1347441458/On January 16, 1965, tragedy struck a north east Wichita neighborhood. A KC-135 tanker full of fuel from McConnell Air Force Base crashed just south of 21st & Piatt killing 30 people. This video includes recollections from a woman who saw firsthand the violent crash.http://watch.kpts.org/video/1347441458/Tue, 1 Dec 2009 12:19:59 -0800Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/DocumentaryCinemaCinema/HistoryCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United StatesRemembering the worst Aviation Disaster in Wichita's history.nrAviation, Plane crash, Wichita, PiattArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/DocumentaryCinemaCinema/HistoryCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United Stateshttp://watch.kpts.org/video/1392066837/During WWII, the men and women of the United States were called upon to fight the Axis powers. Their tremendous effort will live on in history. Listen to the stories of World War II through the eyes of the people who lived it.http://watch.kpts.org/video/1392066837/Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:22:51 -0800CinemaCinema/HistoryHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United StatesHistory/War & EspionageHistory/WorldListen to the stories of World War II through the eyes of the people who lived it.nrWar, Kansas, KPTS, Wichita, World War 2, world warCinemaCinema/HistoryHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United StatesHistory/War & EspionageHistory/Worldhttp://watch.kpts.org/video/1392066821/During WWII, the men and women of the United States were called upon to fight the Axis powers. Their tremendous effort will live on in history. Listen to the stories of World War II through the eyes of the people who lived it.http://watch.kpts.org/video/1392066821/Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:24:24 -0800CinemaCinema/HistoryHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United StatesHistory/War & EspionageHistory/WorldListen to the stories of World War II through the eyes of the people who lived it.nrWar, Kansas, KPTS, Wichita, World War 2, world warCinemaCinema/HistoryHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United StatesHistory/War & EspionageHistory/Worldhttp://watch.kpts.org/video/1341137519/The demands of the military create a massive industry base in Wichita during World War II. This program explains how Boeing, Cessna and Coleman stepped up production and added women to the workforce to meet the war-time demand.http://watch.kpts.org/video/1341137519/Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:09:29 -0800Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/DocumentaryArts & Literature/Film/VideoHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United StatesHistory/War & EspionageA look at how the military helped create a massive industry base in Wichita.nrArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/DocumentaryArts & Literature/Film/VideoHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United StatesHistory/War & Espionagehttp://watch.kpts.org/video/1341127173/On May 4, 2007, a deadly monster tornado destroyed nearly all of the small Kansas town of Greensburg. Perhaps hardest hit was the Greensburg school system. Parents, students and school officials talk about how children are dealing with the devestation and tragedy and how they hope to rebuild in time for the start of school in September.http://watch.kpts.org/video/1341127173/Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:10:45 -0800Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/DocumentaryCultureCulture/CommunitiesCulture/People & ProfilesNature & EnvironmentNature & Environment/Weather & Natural DisastersRebuilding Greensburg after it was a hit by a deadly tornado on May 4, 2007.nreducation, Disaster, Kansas, elmo, natural disaster, sesame street, Greensburg, tornado, rebuildingArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/DocumentaryCultureCulture/CommunitiesCulture/People & ProfilesNature & EnvironmentNature & Environment/Weather & Natural Disastershttp://watch.kpts.org/video/1359723060/From the 1910's through the 1950's oil permeated every aspect of life in Butler County, Kansas. Those in the oil fields found work that was hard and dangerous, but also created bonds that lasted over the decades. Although quiet, the grasslands of modern Butler County still bear traces of the dynamic search for black gold that shapes our lives to this day.http://watch.kpts.org/video/1359723060/Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:26:04 -0800Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/20th & 21st CenturiesArts & Literature/Film/VideoCinemaCinema/HistoryHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United StatesFrom the 1910's through the 1950's, oil permeated every aspect of life in Butler County.nrKansas, oil, documentary, PBS, KPTS, Wichita, El DoradoArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/20th & 21st CenturiesArts & Literature/Film/VideoCinemaCinema/HistoryHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United Stateshttp://watch.kpts.org/video/1385385994/From a very young age, we are influenced by music as it soothes, teaches and enriches our culture and daily lives. This hour long brodadcast examines the process of music education and it's importance in public schools, and includes interviews with students, teachers, administrators, university professors and community members.http://watch.kpts.org/video/1385385994/Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:00:57 -0800Performing ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicMusic For Life examines the process of music education and it's importance in schools.nrMusic, Kansas, KPTS, Music education, KMEAPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/Music