KPR staffers win broadcasting awards

LAWRENCE – Kansas Public Radio reporters, producers, commentators and staffers were honored when the Kansas Association of Broadcasters announced their 2015 awards this month.

The awards will be handed out at the KAB’s annual convention Oct. 18-20 in Lawrence.

“I’m glad the work of our staff has been recognized by the judges. We have a small team of reporters, editors and producers who put out great radio stories every day,” said J. Schafer, KPR news director. “Over the next year we’ll be working diligently to reclaim the ultimate prize: Station of the Year.”

The category, award, program and KPR staffers:

Spot News
First Place: "Bob Dole Returns to Kansas for Gratitude Tour,” Stephen Koranda

Station Website
Second Place: KPR.KU.EDU, Danny Mantyla, webmaster

Public Affairs Program
Honorable Mention: “KPR Presents: What's Ahead for Kansas Lawmakers?” Kaye McIntyre

Editorial/Commentary
Second Place: “A Kansan in the Cosmos; Man Meets Pluto,” Cheryl Unruh
Honorable Mention: “Kansas Bills Aims to Partially Silence Critics of State Government,” Mark Peterson

KPR, a 15-time winner of the KAB’s Station of the Year, licensed to the University of Kansas, broadcasts on 91.5 FM in Lawrence, 89.7 FM in Emporia, 91.3 FM in Olsburg-Junction City, 89.9 FM in Atchison, 90.3 FM in Chanute, and 99.5 FM and 97.9 FM in Manhattan. KPR can be heard online. KPR also operates KPR2, a news-talk programming stream, which can be heard on an HD receiver or on KPR’s website.