Missouri Southern KGCS - TV

Missouri Southern KGCS - TV KGCS is the television station at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin. Thousands of students have gone through the program in the past 37 years.

The station that started as a cable-access channel in Joplin in 1984 and has grown to a digital broadcast station serving more than 167,000 households in the region. Throughout the years, our mission has remained the same – providing valuable hands-on opportunities for Southern broadcast students and serving as an outreach with programming for the Joplin region.

Did you miss Cardinals Caravan? Catch up this week.
01/30/2025

Did you miss Cardinals Caravan? Catch up this week.

Watch us interview your favorite St. Louis Cardinal pitcher...
01/29/2025

Watch us interview your favorite St. Louis Cardinal pitcher...

Watch the Cardinals Caravan this week!
01/29/2025

Watch the Cardinals Caravan this week!

01/28/2025

Watch Andre Pallante and the rest of the pitching staff for the St. Louis Cardinals at the Cardinals Caravan. 5pm and 9pm Mon-Thurs 1/27-1/31

Cardinals Caravan friends, Did you leave this behind? If this is yours contact Lisa Green at KGCS.
01/28/2025

Cardinals Caravan friends,
Did you leave this behind? If this is yours contact Lisa Green at KGCS.

01/28/2025
Kids get Fredbird hats at the Cardinals Caravan!!! Come on out to MSSU. Event starts at 11:30!
01/18/2025

Kids get Fredbird hats at the Cardinals Caravan!!! Come on out to MSSU. Event starts at 11:30!

Fans are lining up for the Cardinals Caravan!!! Number for autograph tickets! Event starts at 11:30in Taylor Performing ...
01/18/2025

Fans are lining up for the Cardinals Caravan!!! Number for autograph tickets! Event starts at 11:30in Taylor Performing Arts Center at MSSU!

This Saturday only at the Cardinals Caravan at MSSU! You can enter to win a Cardinals Spring Training Flyaway to Jupiter...
01/15/2025

This Saturday only at the Cardinals Caravan at MSSU! You can enter to win a Cardinals Spring Training Flyaway to Jupiter Florida, with roundtrip airfare for 2, a three-night hotel stay and tickets for 2 for Spring Training games on March 15th vs Toronto Blue Jays and March 16th vs. Miami Marlins!

01/13/2025

On this new episode of Behind the Bands, we feature Gateway Collective, a local band that writes and performs original jazz funk songs fused with hip hop vocals and rhythms. Watch the episode now on YouTube:

Airing this week on Newsmakers: The Joplin Elks Lodge. The fraternal organization got its start in Joplin in 1899 as the...
01/07/2025

Airing this week on Newsmakers: The Joplin Elks Lodge. The fraternal organization got its start in Joplin in 1899 as the Joplin Elks Lodge 3501 Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks. Ted Easley, a former exalted rule and a current board member, discusses the Elks legacy in Joplin and how the organization is structured. Member Nancy Bettasso, who chaired the recent Christmas Food and Toy Basket drive, discusses how the Elks serve hundreds of children and families each year as well as veterans. You can watch this episode now on YouTube:

12/30/2024

KGCS celebrates its 40th Anniversary this year and this week on Newsmakers we take a look back at the start of KGCS-TV with the students and staff who started it all and inducting Judy Stiles into the Regional Media Hall of Fame. You can watch the episode out now on YouTube:

12/30/2024

Airing now on KGCS-TV a NEW episode of Behind the Bands. On this episode we interview Derryl Perry. Derryl and his band are known for their h***y tonk songs with evangelistic energy and have performed all over the country for 20 years, while being based in Texas. KGCS students met up and recorded the band live during a stop on their tour at Indigo Sky Casino. Watch the episode here on YouTube:

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Now airing on KGCS-TV, an inspirational and devotional choir performance by th...
12/29/2024

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Now airing on KGCS-TV, an inspirational and devotional choir performance by the world-renowned Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square featuring guest artists such as Lea Salonga, Sutton Foster, David Archuleta, Keli O'Hara, Neal McDonough and many more! Catch this program on our station KGCS-TV channel 21 airing TONIGHT at 6:00 p.m., and the rest of the week on December 31 at 7:00 p.m., January 1 at 8:30 p.m., and January 2 at 7:00 p.m.

12/23/2024

This week on Newsmakers a look at the craft creations and operations of SHINE Joplin, a day program for adults with developmental disabilities delivering purpose for life. We talk with SHINE Executive Director, Heather Wimsett, as well as a SHINE implementor and SHINE member. You can watch this episode now on YouTube:

This week on Newsmakers former coach and the college’s first female Athletic Director Sallie Beard reflects with athlete...
12/17/2024

This week on Newsmakers former coach and the college’s first female Athletic Director Sallie Beard reflects with athlete Terrie Dresh about the early days of women’s sports at MSSU. Former coaches Pat Lipira and Patty Vavra discuss winning seasons and the changes that came with time. They also share details of an upcoming reunion weekend, January 24 & 25, 2025 that includes recognition at halftime during the Saturday basketball game. Current softball coach Hallie Blackney and player Emily Perry also share thoughts on the impact today of the strong leaders that came before them. You can watch the episode now on YouTube:

Congratulations to our KGCS intern and Communication student, Jordan Henderson! Best wishes for your future!
12/17/2024

Congratulations to our KGCS intern and Communication student, Jordan Henderson! Best wishes for your future!

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Andre Pallante Interview
Andre Pallante Interview

Watch Andre Pallante and the rest of the pitching staff for the St. Louis Cardinals at the Cardinals Caravan. 5pm and 9pm Mon-Thurs 1/27-1/31

MSSU Makers Market
MSSU Makers Market

Rudolph had a great time at the MSSU Makers Market dancing with Roary!

Come, get your picture, taken with Rudolph now at MSSU Holiday Happenings! Dollar donation to MarComm Club. 

Andrew Salgado and Delaney Ann are in the KGCS house! Free concert at 1:00pm in Corley Auditorium, Webster Hall at MSSU.

Friendly competition between communication students at welcome back picnic! Go Jordan!

KGCS has a SPECIAL EDITION of Behind the Bands with talented musician, Evelyn Rubio. You can watch Evelyn perfrom this song, "Touch," as well as some of her other amazing songs this week on KGCS Channel 21 at 5:30 pm OR go ahead and head on over to our YouTube channel and give it a listen NOW! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqZ76rG1OcU

There's only ONE flavor of chip that could pull these reactions. Tune into KGCS Channel 21 on Tuesday at 8:30 pm and Thursday at 6 pm this week to find out what ✨magical✨ taste has our President saying "NO!"

Which Canadian chip do you think has Dr. Howe heating up? You can find out by checking out our Canada Chip Tasting Olympics on KGCS Channel 21 tomorrow night at 6:30 pm. The chip olympics will also be airing next Tuesday and Thursday evenings on the same, KGCS Channel 21! #KGCS #MSSU

Don't miss out on Joplin's Emancipation celebration tomorrow through Sunday at Ewert Park! Everyone's invited for free activities for all ages! You can view the full schedule of events at joplinemancipation.com

Don't miss Joplin's Emancipation celebration this weekend, August 2-4 at Ewert Park! Come experience freedom, unity, and community with activities for children and adults of all ages! You can view the full schedule here: www.joplinemancipation.com

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KGCS has served Missouri Southern State University and the Joplin community since 1984. The station that started as a cable-access channel in Joplin in 1984 has grown to a digital broadcast station serving more than 167,000 households in the region. Throughout the years, our mission has remained the same – providing valuable hands-on opportunities for Southern broadcast students and serving as an outreach with programming for the Joplin region. Hundreds of students have gone through the program in the past 30+ years. This page helps share some of those memories, uniting alumni with current students, faculty, and staff.

If you are a graduate, be sure to keep in touch and let us know how you are doing!