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KCTV5 has been awarded the title of the 2025 Major Market Station of the Year by the Kansas Association of Broadcasters, marking its second consecutive win. The station excelled at the ceremony with a total of 19 awards, including 8 First Place honors. Noteworthy achievements included their coverage of a home explosion in Lexington, Missouri. Additionally, KCTV5 was previously recognized by the Missouri Broadcasters Association, emphasizing its commitment to quality journalism and local community engagement.
Kansas City – KCTV5 has been recognized as the 2025 Major Market Station of the Year by the Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB), marking a significant achievement for the station. This accolade, announced online by KAB last week, is a continuation of KCTV5’s excellence in local broadcasting, as it represents the second consecutive year that the station has earned this prestigious title. Additionally, KCTV5 led the field in the number of awards received at the ceremony, taking home a total of 19 awards, more than any other major market station in Kansas.
KCTV5’s impressive haul at the KAB includes 8 First Place awards, 7 Second Place awards, and 4 Honorable Mention awards. Among the highlights, the station’s comprehensive coverage of a home explosion in Lexington, Missouri, received top honors in both the “Morning/Midday Newscast” and “Prime Newscast” categories. This recognition underscores KCTV5’s commitment to impactful journalism and its dedication to informing the community during critical events.
In addition to the KAB awards, KCTV5 was earlier named Station of the Year by the Missouri Broadcasters Association in June, reflecting its dominance and quality in regional broadcasting. The station’s sports department also achieved notable success, with three awards including the title for Best “Sportscast” awarded to sports director Marleah Campbell and Best “Sports Feature” awarded to sports reporter Neal Jones. This recognition reinforces KCTV5’s reputation for delivering high-quality sports coverage.
As the station prepares to accept its honors, KCTV5’s vice president and general manager emphasized pride in the team’s dedication to the Kansas City community. This commitment to local news can be seen in the consistent and impactful coverage provided by the station. The news director also pointed out the team’s focus on producing meaningful local coverage, which has evidently resonated with viewers, as reflected in the numerous awards won.
The awards presentation will take place at the Kansas Association of Broadcasters convention in Manhattan, Kansas, in early October. This event will serve as an opportunity for KCTV5 to celebrate its accomplishments and the hard work of its staff, who continue to strive for excellence in broadcasting.
For those interested in the complete list of awards and winners, it will be made available on the KAB website following the convention. KCTV5’s success both locally and in the broader regional context illustrates its ongoing commitment to quality journalism and community engagement.
Historically, KCTV5 has been a cornerstone of local news in Kansas City, providing residents with timely updates and thorough coverage of community events and issues. The accolades received from both the KAB and Missouri Broadcasters Association highlight the station’s elevated standards and consistent performance in the field of broadcast journalism, showcasing why it remains a trusted source for news in the region.
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