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.

06/10/2026

🎸✨ Live music alert! We are so excited to announce that our upcoming episode of Behind the Bands featuring Suzanne's Band is coming soon!

But why wait to hear them? You can catch Suzanne live TONIGHT at Zinc in Joplin starting in just one hour, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM! 🎤🎹

All the way from Houston, Texas, she brings an amazing sound you won't want to miss. Watch a clip of her performing "Bandana Woman" live, then grab some friends and head over to Zinc to get a full sneak peek before the episode drops on KGCS TV!

06/10/2026

🛠️✈️ Building a plane from the ground up!

This weekend on Newsmakers, host Lisa Olliges takes us inside an incredible project where students in the MOSO CAPS program are teaming up with the Freedom of Flight Museum to construct a BD 17 Nugget airplane.

Discover how this unique, hands on experience is teaching these students invaluable business and technical skills, turning classroom concepts into real world aviation innovation!

📺 Tune in to KOAM this Saturday at 5:30 AM to watch the full segment!

06/09/2026

🎶✨ Straight from Houston, Texas to Joplin! ✨🎶

Get ready for an unforgettable evening as Mia Suzanne Walker takes the stage LIVE at Zinc Coffee in Joplin! 🎤🎸

📍 Zinc Coffee • Joplin, MO
🕕 6 PM – 8 PM

Come enjoy incredible music, great vibes, and a night you won’t want to miss. Grab your friends and experience the magic of Suzanne’s Band live! 🌟🎶

🌍 Explore the Czech Republic on a special edition of Window on the World! 🇨🇿This week, host Lisa Olliges is joined by tw...
06/08/2026

🌍 Explore the Czech Republic on a special edition of Window on the World! 🇨🇿

This week, host Lisa Olliges is joined by two visiting faculty members from the University of Hradec Králové: Dr. Tereza Otčenášková and Dr. Vladimír Soběslav.

If you have ever wanted to learn more about international cultures, traditions, and what life is like on the other side of the globe, you won't want to miss this incredibly insightful conversation. They discuss everything from the unique history of their homeland to their firsthand impressions of visiting Joplin, Missouri!

Whether you are a student considering studying abroad or simply a traveler at heart, this episode will give you a whole new global perspective. ✈️🎓

📺 Watch the full, inspiring conversation on YouTube right now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL16WCx97Xo

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

From the classroom to the runway! ✈️🎓Catch the incredible story of the MOSO CAPS students building the BD-7 Nugget aircr...
06/08/2026

From the classroom to the runway! ✈️🎓

Catch the incredible story of the MOSO CAPS students building the BD-7 Nugget aircraft from scratch with the Freedom of Flight Museum. It is seriously inspiring to see what these local high schoolers can achieve with hands-on aerospace engineering! 🛠️🦅

Here is how you can watch:

📺 On TV: Catch the broadcast on KGCS TV today at 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM. If you miss it tonight, the segment will continue to air at those exact same times every single day all the way through Thursday!

💻 Stream Anytime: Prefer to watch online or missed the broadcast window? Stream the full feature right now on YouTube!

👉 Watch the full segment here: https://youtu.be/rpt29vumDzM

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Proud of our work! Newsmakers Baby Boxes, Second Steps and the School Board Candidate Forum are winners!
06/07/2026

Proud of our work! Newsmakers Baby Boxes, Second Steps and the School Board Candidate Forum are winners!

06/06/2026

✈️ From classroom dreams to the runway.

This week on KGCS TV, we take a closer look at the BD-7 Nugget aircraft being built by students at Moso Caps. See the dedication, hands-on learning, and teamwork that go into bringing this unique plane to life.

📺 Airing tomorrow on KGCS TV
▶️ Streaming live on YouTube

Don’t miss this inspiring story of student innovation and aviation in action!

06/01/2026

🗳️ Important local conversations are happening tonight! ✨

The Joplin City Council is meeting to discuss local updates, community ordinances, and key city business. Stay informed and see how decisions impact your neighborhood!

🏟️ City Hall (5th Floor Council Chambers)
📅 Tonight, Monday, June 1
🕕 6 PM

📺 KGCS TV Channel 21

▶️ If you can’t make it to City Hall, you can watch LIVE coverage on KGCS TV today or tomorrow at 6:00 PM

⏰ Stay informed and stay involved in our community!

🚨BIG NEWS, JAILBIRD FANS🚨We are taking things to the next level. The Joplin Jailbirds home games are moving to the histo...
06/01/2026

🚨BIG NEWS, JAILBIRD FANS🚨

We are taking things to the next level. The Joplin Jailbirds home games are moving to the historic Joe Becker Stadium! 🏟️✨

Get ready for that classic, big stadium energy all summer long starting with our Home Opener this Tuesday, June 2.

🌭 Check out these opening night specials:
$3 Tickets
$2 Hot Dogs
$2 Soft Drinks

⚠️ Important Note: $3 tickets must be purchased online prior to the day of the event!

▶️ Watch the Newsmakers segment on our YouTube channel for more information:
https://youtu.be/nZGsutvRXoU

⏰ Stay informed and don’t miss it!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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3950 E. Newman Road
Joplin, MO
64801

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