2024 NOMINEES & WINNERS
CATEGORY #101
OVERALL EXCELLENCE
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
KMBC 9
KMBC
• Justin Antoniotti, General Manager
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
KSHB 41 A Voice for Everyone
KSHB
• Kathleen Choal, General Manager
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
KTVI Overall Excellence
KTVI
• Kurt Krueger, VP & General Manager
CATEGORY #102
NEWS EXCELLENCE
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
KSHB 41 A Voice for Everyone
KSHB
• Sean Hirshberg, Assistant News Director
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
KCTV5 News
KCTV
• Josh Morgan, News Director
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
KTVI News Excellence
KTVI
• Audrey Prywitch, News Director
CATEGORY #103
COMMUNITY SERVICE
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Shut Out the Stigma 2023
Kansas City Royals / Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
• Tony Snethen, Executive Creative Director
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
KSHB 41 - Gift of Sole
KSHB
• Kevin Holmes, Creative Director
CATEGORY #105
JOURNALISTIC ENTERPRISE
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Brooks and Trager: First Alert Four Investigates
KMOV
• Lauren Trager, Reporter
• Noah Brooks, Photojournalist/Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
KCTV5 Originals
KCTV
• Angie Ricono, Reporter
• Sharon Chen, Reporter
• Beth Peak, Photographer
• Matt Kline, Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Searching for Solutions
KSDK
• Sonya Potter, Producer
• Anne Allred, Reporter
• Mark Maxwell, Reporter
• Brent Solomon, Reporter
• Sam Belk, Photojournalist
• Tom Stasiak, Photojournalist
• Doug Howell, Graphic Artist
CATEGORY #201
MORNING / DAYTIME NEWSCAST (LARGE MARKETS) - LARGER 1-49
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
TISL Town Belleville
KSDK
• Tram Anh Nguyen, Producer
• Cali Hughes, Producer
• Olivia Grelle, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Super Bowl Parade Day Shooting
KMBC
• Caroline Todd, Producer
• Madison Gant, Producer
• Patrick Mirch, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
The Aftermath at Union Station
KCTV
• Jackson Gerker, Producer
• Stanley Danzey, Producer
• Carolina Cruz, Anchor
• Carolyn Long, Anchor
CATEGORY #202
MORNING / DAYTIME NEWSCAST - MEDIUM MARKETS 50+
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Good Day Arkansas: Tornado Aftermath
KLRT
• Ashlei King, Anchor
• Kristen Cook, Producer
• Nik Koch, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Severely Cold MLK Day
KHBS/KHOG
• Michael Dearing, Producer
• Kendall Walton, Producer
• Thomas Burnam, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
KARK Today at 6am: Rebuilding the Rock
KARK
• Kristen Cook, Producer
• Nikolaus Koch, Producer
• Alphonso Crater, Director
• Hilary Hunt, Anchor/Reporter
• Claire Kreuz, Reporter
CATEGORY #203
EVENING NEWSCAST - LARGER MARKETS (1-49)
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Tragedy at Chiefs Championship Rally
KCTV
• Ronnie Hawkins, Producer
• Ryan Pawloski, Producer
• Rhett Eisenberg, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Justice for Janae
KSDK
• Suzanne Herman, Producer
• Andrew Scherer, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Chiefs Parade Day Shooting
KMBC
• Brianna Silverman, Producer
• Lawrence Moore, Director
• Marnie Ingle, Producer
CATEGORY #204
EVENING NEWSCAST - MEDIUM MARKETS (50-99)
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
THV11 News at 6: Tornado Recovery Begins
KTHV
• Kevin Luthringer, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
FOX 16 9:00 P.M. Newscast: The Night After
KLRT
• Kimberely Blackburn, Producer
• Jessica Guy, Producer
• Henry Emerson, Director
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Ice Covered Ozarks
KY3/KSPR
• Sara Wallace, Producer
• Paul Adler, Anchor
• Danielle Davis, Meteorologist
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
KARK 6:00 P.M. Newscast: The Day After 03.31.2023
KARK
• Carsyn Cann, Producer
• Jessica Guy, Producer
• Henry Emerson, Director
CATEGORY #205
EVENING NEWSCAST - SMALLER MARKETS (100+)
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
KWQC News at 6: Apartment Building Collapse
KWQC
• Taylor Bley, Producer
CATEGORY #206
WEEKEND NEWSCAST
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
KARK Today @ 6:00 A.M. Weekend
KARK
• Kristen Cook, Producer
• Lindsey Bryant, Producer
• Alphonso Crater, Director
• Hilary Hunt, Reporter
• Claire Kreuz, Reporter
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Super Bowl LVIII
KMBC
• Melody Cox, Producer
• Jennifer Fortier, Director
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Wake Up Central: Daylight Reveals Destruction
KTHV
• Skye Spiehler, Producer
• Payten Rayford, Producer
• Karen Fuller, Anchor
• Hayden Balgavy, Anchor
• Skot Covert, Meteorologist
• Mackailyn Johnson, Reporter
• Chris Burns, Newscast Director
• Brett Walker, Newscast Director
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
THV11 News: Tornado Aftermath in Arkansas
KTHV
• Grayson Nykaza, Producer
• Kevin Luthringer, Producer
• J.D. Roberts, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Super Bowl Saturday from Las Vegas
KCTV
• Ryan Pawloski, Producer
• Jiani Navarro, Anchor
• Carolyn Long, Field Anchor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
10 Teens Shot
KSDK
• Ashleigh Brandmeyer, Producer
• Andrew Scherer, Producer
CATEGORY #207
NEWS SPECIAL
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Reflections – The Day Arkansas Stood Still
KARK
• Jessica Guy, Producer
• Lindsey Bryant, Producer
• Shannon Reed, Editor
• Ronni Romero, Editor
• Trey Mallett, Photojournalist
• LV Randall, Photojournalist
• Deandre Nicks, Photojournalist
• Alesia Fisher, Graphic Artist
• Joseph Hassell, Photojournalist
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
70 Years of Kansas City & KMBC 9
KMBC
• Cara Doyle Wright, Producer
• Whitney Blake Tyler, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
RACE: Listen. Learn. Live. Antisemitism
KSDK
• Sonya Potter, Producer
• Andrea Firestone, Producer
• Mike Bush, Anchor/Reporter
• Justina Coronel, Reporter
• Kelly Jackson, Reporter
• Kay Quinn, Reporter
• Christine Byers, Reporter
• Tom Stasiak, Photojournalist
• Doug Howell, Photojournalist
• Randy Schwentker, Photojournalist
• Andy Broadway, Photojournalist
• Bill Bennett, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Current Rising
KSHB
• Callie Counsellor, Producer
• Megan Abundis, Reporter
• Chase Lucas, Photographer/editor
• Elyse Schoenig, Reporter
• Lauren Leslie, Photographer/editor
• Abigail Dodge, Reporter
• Lindsay Shively, Anchor/reporter
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Who Killed Larry McNelly?
KFVS
• Carly O'Keefe, Reporter
• Don Frazier, Photographer
CATEGORY #208
DAILY NEWS REPORT - (SINGLE SHIFT)
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Arrowhead Parking Lot Ambush
KMBC
• Andy Alcock, Reporter
• Rachel Coleman, Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
"It Needs to Be Slowed Down"
KMOV
• Nathan Vickers, Multimedia Journalist
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Ducking The Duck
KTVI
• Andy Banker, Reporter
• Brian Ledford, Photographer, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Tragic crash kills one, destroys south county home
KSDK
• Laura Barczewski, Reporter
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Newspaper Raid
KCTV
• Angie Ricono, Reporter
• Gregory Milota, Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Sunday service outside tornado-torn church
KTHV
• Jurnee Taylor, Reporter
• Zach Keast, Photographer
CATEGORY #209
HARD NEWS REPORT - (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Collecting Cash for Child's Funeral?
KMOV
• Lauren Trager, Reporter
• Noah Brooks, Photojournalist
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Danger in Plain Sight
KMOV
• Susan El Khoury, Reporter
• Mark Hadler, Photographer & Editor
CATEGORY #211
BREAKING/SPOT NEWS - MULTIPLE REPORTS
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Super Bowl Celebration Shoot Out
KSHB
• Jay Nix, Chief Engineer
• Drew Schauner, Production Manager
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Violence Erupts at Chiefs Championship Rally
KCTV
• Carolyn Long, Anchor
• Brad Stephens, Anchor
• Neal Jones, Reporter
• Jillian Carroll, Reporter
• Shane Konicki, Reporter
• Ronnie Hawkins, Producer
• Molly Kelleher, Field Producer
• Josh Morgan, Producer
• Jon Gilchrist, Director
• Gregory Milota, Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Super Bowl Victory Rally Shooting
KMBC
• Dan O'Donnell, Producer
CATEGORY #212
CONTINUING COVERAGE
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Unjustified: Kansas Newsroom Raided
KSHB
• Jessica McMaster, Investigative Reporter
• Chris Morrison, Photographer
• Jake Weller, Photographer
• Alyssa Jackson, Reporter
• Chase Lucas, Photographer
• Al Miller, Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
CVPA Kept in the Dark
KMOV
• Susan El Khoury, Reporter
• Mark Hadler, Photographer & Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Super Bowl Parade Shooting
WDAF
• Dave D'Marko, Reporter
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
You Paid What in Taxes?
KCTV
• Angie Ricono, Reporter
• Gregory Milota, Photographer
• Cyndi Fahrlander, Producer
CATEGORY #213
TEAM COVERAGE
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
KSHB 41 A Voice for Everyone
KSHB
• Anna Carleton, 10p Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Chiefs Win Super Bowl LVIII
KCTV
• Carolyn Long, Field Anchor
• Bill Hurrelbrink, Field Anchor
• Zac Summers, Field Anchor
• Scott Reiss, Reporter
• Neal Jones, Reporter
• Marleah Campbell, Reporter
• Gregory Milota, Photographer
• Dwain Crispell, Photographer
• Andy Sherer, Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
The Shooting of Ralph Yarl
KMBC
• Andy Alcock, Reporter
• Dennis Evans, Reporter
• Matt Flener, Reporter
• Javier Luna, Photographer
• Bill Klinkhardt, Photographer
• Marnie Ingle, Producer
CATEGORY #214
INVESTIGATIVE - SINGLE REPORT
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Danger on the Roads
KCTV
• Angie Ricono, Reporter
• Gregory Milota, Photographer
• Cyndi Fahrlander, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Danger in the Doorway
KMOV
• Susan El Khoury, Reporter
• Mark Hadler, Photographer/Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Derailed - 32 Nasty
WAND
• Doug Wolfe, Reporter
• Jacklynn Boatman, Reporter
• Eric Ahola, Photographer
• Lee Larkins, Photographer
CATEGORY #215
INVESTIGATIVE - MULTIPLE REPORTS
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Unwarranted
KSHB
• Jessica McMaster, Investigative Reporter
• Chris Morrison, Photographer
• Chase Lucas, Photographer
• Lisa McCormick, Investigative Producer
• Jake Weller, Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Where are the Receipts?
KMOV
• Lauren Trager, Reporter
• Noah Brooks, Photographer/Editor
• Mark Hadler, Photographer
CATEGORY #216
NEWS FEATURE - LIGHT FEATURE (SINGLE REPORT OR MULTIPLE REPORTS)
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Duck Security
KMOV
• Steve Harris, Multi-Media Journalist
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Hot Cocoa for a Cause
KMBC
• Peyton Headlee, Reporter
• Turner Twyman, Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Cody's Wish
KSDK
• Michael Bush, Reporter
• Scott Suppelsa, Photojournalist/Editor
• Tom Stasiak, Photojournalist
• Adam Dew, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #217
NEWS FEATURE - SERIOUS FEATURE (SINGLE REPORT OR MULTIPLE REPORTS)
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Lasting Impact
KCTV
• Angie Ricono, Reporter
• Beth Peak, Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Angel in the Cavs Outfield
KSLA
• Doug Warner, Reporter, Photographer, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Gabby's story
KSDK
• Frank Cusumano, Reporter
• Randy Schwentker, Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
High Stakes Gamble
KLRT
• Kevin Kelly, Anchor/Reporter
CATEGORY #218
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
The Soundtrack of Summer
KSHB
• Abigail Dodge, Reporter
• Matt Kline, Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Unsung Song of a Living Legend
KMOV
• Damon Arnold, Reporter
• Krista Ulberg, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Center Stage Legacy
KSDK
• Michael Bush, Reporter
• Tom Stasiak, Photojournalist
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
The Rhythm of Kansas City: A Cobra Legacy
KSHB
• Megan Abundis, Reporter
• Jacob Morgan, Photographer/Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Kansas City Dreamin'
KCTV
• Janae' Hancock, Reporter
• Matt Kline, Photographer
CATEGORY #219
BUSINESS/CONSUMER - NEWS
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Local Delivery Workers Getting Squeezed
KMOV
• Lauren Trager, Reporter
• Noah Brooks, Photojournalist
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
We're Paying for What?
KYTV
• Ashley Reynolds, Reporter
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Blood Scattered, Privacy Lost
KMOV
• Susan El Khoury, Reporter
• Mark Hadler, Photographer/Editor
• Steven Hasvold, Graphics Artist
CATEGORY #220
CRIME/JUSTICE - NEWS
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Silenced
KMOV
• Susan El Khoury, Reporter
• Mark Hadler, Photographer & Editor
• Steven Hasvold, Graphics Artist
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Fatal Access
KSHB
• Lisa McCormick, Investigative Producer
• Jessica McMaster, Investigative Reporter
• Matt Kline, Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
It Could Have Been Prevented
KMOV
• Cameron Bopp, Multi-Media Journalist
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Carolyn Jenkins: Murder Coverup
KMOV
• Susan El Khoury, Reporter
• Mark Hadler, Photographer & Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
The Guitar Man
KATV
• Lisa Hutson, Anchor/Reporter
• Michael Buck, Editor
CATEGORY #221
DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION - NEWS
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Yolanda Renee King: We Dream a World
KLRT
• Donna Terrell, Reporter
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Skate City: Finding Freedom on Wheels
KMOV
• Keyanna Johnson, Producer
• Krista Ulberg, Editor
• Taylor Holt, Reporter
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Engineer Stiches Fashion
KMOV
• Justin Andrews, Reporter
• Jim Thomas, Photographer/Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
A Firefighter's Fight for Equality, 40 Years Later
KCTV
• Nydja Hood, Reporter
• Kenneth Price, Photographer
CATEGORY #222
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS - NEWS
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Behind Closed Doors
WAND
• Jacklynn Boatman, Producer
• Alyssa Patrick, Reporter
• Eric Ahola, Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Working to Teach
KCTV
• Sharon Chen, Reporter
• Beth Peak, Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
School Choice: Hurting or Helping Students?
KMOV
• Lauren Trager, Reporter
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Student to Student
KSDK
• Michael Bush, Reporter
• Tom Stasiak, Photojournalist
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Crossing Guard's Goodbye
WDAF
• Dave D'Marko, Reporter
CATEGORY #223
ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE - NEWS
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Wetlands: Going Beyond the Surface
KSHB
• Caitlin Knute, Reporter
• Chase Lucas, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Invisible Inequities: Air Quality Concerns
KSHB
• Caitlin Knute, Reporter
• Chase Lucas, Editor
• Lily O'Shea Becker, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Iconic Baby Teeth
KTVI
• Shirley Washington, Reporter
CATEGORY #224
HEALTH/MEDICAL - NEWS
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
What's Lurking in the Soil
KSHB
• Caitlin Knute, Reporter
• Chase Lucas, Photographer/Editor
• Lily O'Shea Becker, Producer
• Melissa Mairs King, Graphic Artist
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
States Keep Baby's Blood
KMOV
• Lauren Trager, Reporter
• Noah Brooks, Photojournalist/Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
"I'm still her daughter"
KSHB
• Megan Abundis, Reporter
• Chase Lucas, Photographer/Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Cancer survivor to have first-of-its-kind surgery
KNWA
• Chelsea Helms, Anchor/ Reporter
• Ethan Sam, Photographer/ Editor
CATEGORY #225
HISTORICAL/CULTURAL - NEWS
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Radio Days
KARK
• Stephen Goodale, Photojournalist
• Bob Clausen, Reporter/Anchor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
History On The Air
KFVS
• Carly O'Keefe, Reporter
• Don Frazier, Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Building KOMU 8's TV tower, 70 years later
KOMU
• Emily Spain, Anchor/reporter
• Dominick Lee, Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Babe Ruth's Hot Springs Home Run
KTHV
• Hayden Balgavy, Anchor/Reporter
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
North City's Hidden Gem
KMOV
• Latonya Yarbro, Producer
• Jim Thomas, Photographer
• Justin Andrews, Reporter
CATEGORY #226
HUMAN INTEREST - NEWS
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Waigand Wheels
KSDK
• Michael Bush, Reporter
• Tom Stasiak, Photojournalist
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Fast Track to the Top
KLRT
• Kevin Kelly, Reporter
• Julian Jones, Photographer/Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Endurance: The Recovery of Amber Johnson
WAND
• Deron Molen, Reporter
• Eric Ahola, Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Prosthetic Batting Glove
KSDK
• Michael Bush, Reporter
• Tom Stasiak, Photojournalist
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Christmas in Vidalia
KNOE
• Aaron Dietrich, Reporter / Photog
CATEGORY #227
MILITARY - NEWS
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
"Remembering The Red Tails"
KSHB
• Lisa McCormick, Investigative Producer
• Megan Abundis, Reporter
• Lily O'Shea Becker, Digital Producer
• Melissa Mairs King, Graphic Artist
• Brian Luton, Photographer
CATEGORY #228
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - NEWS
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Highway Hazard: Greyhound Bus Tragedy
KMOV
• Susan El Khoury, Reporter
• Mark Hadler, Photographer & Editor
• Drew Mitchell, Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
A Picture is Worth... Thousands of Dollars
KCTV
• Angie Ricono, Reporter
• Gregory Milota, Photographer
• Cyndi Fahrlander, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Prosecutor's "Blackout Drunk" Police Report
KMOV
• Susan El Khoury, Reporter
• Mark Hadler, Photographer & Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Flatland in Focus: Development Sales Tax
KANSAS CITY PBS
• Cody Boston, Director/Producer/Editor
• D. Rashaan Gilmore, Host/Reporter
• Julie Freijat, Data Journalist
CATEGORY #229
RELIGION - NEWS
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Lost and Found
KFVS
• Carly O'Keefe, Reporter
• Don Frazier, Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Smyrna Church
KARK
• Claire Kreuz, Reporter
• Stephen Goodale, Photographer
CATEGORY #230
SOCIETAL CONCERNS - NEWS
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Police Payouts: The Cost of Excessive Force
KSHB
• Caitlin Knute, Reporter
• Chase Lucas, Photographer/Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Dying for Treatment
KSHB
• Jessica McMaster, Investigative Reporter
• Jason Crow, Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Are We Dating the Same Guy?
KMOV
• Lauren Trager, Reporter
• Noah Brooks, Photographer/Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Going 360: Impact of Youth Violence
KSHB
• JuYeon Kim, Reporter
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
How A.I. is shaping music as we know it
KTHV
• Ian Russell, Reporter
CATEGORY #231
WEATHER - NEWS
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
January Snow Storm
KMBC
• Bryan Busby, Meteorologist
• Neville Miller, Reporter
• Allison Derks, Producer
• Lawrence Moore, Director
• Kris Ketz, Anchor
• Dennis Evans, Reporter
• Mark Lea, Photographer
• William Klinkhardt, Photographer
• Viola Vineyard, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Twisted Facts: Tornado Safety Myths
KMOV
• Matt Chambers, Meteorologist
• Jim Thomas, Photographer/Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Nicolette Zangara, Weather Reporting
KY3/KSPR
• Nicolette Zangara, Multimedia Journalist
CATEGORY #232
WEATHERCAST
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Your Tornado Safe Place
WDAF
• Michelle Bogowith, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
The Why Behind the AR Total Solar Eclipse Using AR
KFTA
• Dan Skoff, Chief Meteorologist
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Weather Extremes - Flood and Drought
KTVI
• Chris Higgins, Meteorologist
CATEGORY #301
DOCUMENTARY - CULTURAL
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Paula: Quad Cities Legend
KWQC
• Andrey Arkhipov, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Mrs. K's Vision
Hallmark
• Michael Ong, Director
• Scott Henson, Co-Director/Producer
• Eugene Rabe, Videographer
• Pat Bush, Videographer
• Liz Boyer, Editor
• Bryce Young, Producer/ Videographer
• Josh Williams, Mixing Engineer
• Nicole Melton, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Not Good Enough
Kansas City Royals / Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
• Jeffrey Piper, Producer
• Tony Snethen, Producer
• Scott Lichtenauer, Producer
• Chusy Jardine, Director
• Kathryn Haney-Jardine, Producer
• Christina Lively, Producer
• Chad Waller, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Totality: The Great Arkansas Eclipse
Arkansas PBS
• Corey Womack, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
The Foot: A Community Remembered
Lochmueller Group
• Gary Quigg, Producer
CATEGORY #302
DOCUMENTARY - HISTORICAL
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Resurrecting Forest Grove
Fourth Wall Films
• Tammy Rundle, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Nichols' Folly
KANSAS CITY PBS
• Emily Woodring, Producer/Director/Editor
• Chris Lester, Producer
• Brian Burnes, Reporter
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Generations: African American Experiences
KOZK
• Dax Bedell, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Parsons
Fair Field Productions
• Dick DeAngelis, Producer
CATEGORY #303
MAGAZINE PROGRAM
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
KSLA INVESTIGATES: Cold Cases
KSLA
• Steven Maxwell, Anchor/Producer
• Bubba Kneipp, Director Of Photography
• Rachael Thomas, Digital Producer
• Mark Klein, Editing & Graphics
• Jayne Ruben, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Prairie Fire
WILL-TV
• Sarah Edwards, Producer/Host
• DJ Roach, Producer
• Taylor Plantan, Producer
• Tinisha Spain, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
DWTN Now
DWTN Now
• Dana Schlagenhaft, Host/Producer
• Aaron Nolan, Host/Producer
• Chandler Harris, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Spotlight: November 12th, 2023
HEC-TV
• Jayne Ballew, Show Producer
• Colby Marshall, Show Editor/Graphics
• Julie Tristan, Show Producer/Voice Over
• Paul Schankman, Story Producer/Editor
• Kathleen Berger, Story Producer/Editor
• Jessica Pierce, Story Producer/Editor
• Emma Bright, Story Producer/Editor
• Kara Vaninger, Story Producer
• Greg Kopp, Story Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Spotlight - November 5th, 2023
HEC-TV
• Jayne Ballew, Show Producer
• Colby Marshall, Show Editor/Graphics
• Julie Tristan, Show Producer/Voice Over
• Paul Schankman, Story Producer/Editor
• Ben Smith, Story Producer/Editor
• Victoria Babu, Story Producer
• Peter Foggy, Story Editor
• Suzanne Vanderhoef, Story Producer
• Paul Langdon, Story Producer/Editor
• Kara Vaninger, Story Producer
• Greg Kopp, Story Editor
CATEGORY #304
PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
How Should We Care?
KANSAS CITY PBS
• Michael Price, Producer
• Ryan Hennessy, Assistant Producer
• Nick Haines, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Power of the Pitch
NINE PBS
• Anne-Marie Berger, Producer/Editor
• Aaron Landgraf, Director Of Photography/Editor
• Veronica Mohesky, Field Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Finding Hope: The Fight Against Rare Diseases
StoryTrack
• Lori Dowd, Director
• Ryan Turri, Editor
• Steve Harris, Producer
CATEGORY #305
SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE - LIVE
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Countdown to HERstory: KC Current
KMBC
• Patrick Mirch, Producer
• Charde' Stephenson, Director
• Jamie Weiss, Reporter
• Katie Horner, Reporter
• Viola Vineyard, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
First Alert 4, America's Birthday Parade
KMOV
• Danielle Reeves Calcara, Producer
• Tom Zupanci, Producer
• Dianne Casey, Producer
• Fred Thal, Broadcast Coordinator
• Will Bealke, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
2023 St. Louis Guns 'N Hoses
St. Louis Guns N Hoses Boxing Association
• Steve Holley, Producer
• Bryan Schapiro, Producer
• Nick Thompson, Director
CATEGORY #306
INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 15 MINUTES)
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
The Underground Railroad in Illinois
WILL-TV
• DJ Roach, Producer
• Taylor Plantan, Cinematographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Unlocking Social Security Benefits
KANSAS CITY PBS
• Jamie Bosse, Producer/Host
• John McGrath, Producer
• Kalie Hudson, Writer/Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Making: Robert Langford
KMOS
• Roy Millen, Producer
• Christy Millen, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Bluberry’s Clubhouse – Space Invader Blueberry
Arkansas PBS
• Terrell Case, Producer
• Charles Eric White, Producer
• Corey Womack, Producer
• Rivka Kuperman, Producer
CATEGORY #307
INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL - LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 15 MINUTES)
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Mystery League:The McGillicuddy Solution
Arkansas PBS
• Sajni Kumpuris, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Missouri Botanical Garden Visitors Center Tour
HEC-TV
• Paul Schankman, Reporter/producer/editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Chronicle: Dirty Kansas City
KMBC
• Matt Flener, Reporter
• Todd Ummelmann, Photographer
• Whitney Blake Tyler, Editor
• Cara Doyle Wright, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
The Life and Work of Vachel Lindsay
The Storyteller Studios
• Kevin Christensen, Director
• Jared Treece, Production Assistant
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Moved by Waters
Fourth Wall Films
• Kelly Rundle, Director
CATEGORY #308
INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION - SHORT FORM OR LONG FORM CONTENT
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Addressing Gun Violence - Heart of the Matter
KMBC
• Cody Holyoke, Producer
• Caroline Todd, Producer
• Madison Gant, Producer
• Ryan Baker, Director
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel
NINE PBS
• Aja Williams, Producer
• Carol Daniel, Senior Producer/Host
• Leah Gullet, Producer/Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Klan Wars
HEC-TV
• Victoria Babu, Host
• Paul Langdon, Editor
• Jessica Pierce, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
An Evening with Mike Rowe
jackson+appleton
• Robin Jackson, Director
• Nicholas Jay Appleton, Tech Manager
CATEGORY #309
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 15 MINUTES)
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
The Milk, Man
SATO48 - Springfield And The Ozarks 48-Hour Film Challenge & Festival
• Kyaw Hla, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Preston Jackson
WILL-TV
• Taylor Plantan, Producer
• Isaac Musgrave, Cinematographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
St. Louis Producers on Broadway
HEC-TV
• Paul Schankman, Reporter/videographer/editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
The Art of Letterpress: Central Print
HEC-TV
• Kathy Bratkowski, Producer
• Peter Foggy, Videographer/Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
The Gateway City’s Encore: A Roadie’s Story
HEC-TV
• Dawn Meadows Dixon, Writer/ Producer
• Peter Foggy, Photographer/ Editor
CATEGORY #310
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT - LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 15 MINUTES)
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
A Very St. Louis Holiday
HEC-TV
• Jayne Ballew, Show Producer
• Colby Marshall, Graphics
• Angie Weidinger, Story Producer
• Peter Foggy, Story Editor
• Kara Vaninger, Story Producer
• Greg Kopp, Story Editor
• Jessica Pierce, Story Producer/Editor
• Julie Tristan, Story Producer/Editor
• Paul Schankman, Story Producer/Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Indiana Jones and the Treasure of the Aztecs
Oliver Springs Pictures
• Kevin Croxton, Producer
CATEGORY #311
ENTERTAINMENT - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Charles Dickens Visits Illinois
WILL-TV
• Sarah Edwards, Director
• Daniel Clarke, Cinematographer
• Taylor Plantan, Producer
• Alan Parker, Actor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Mystery League: Crop Circle Mystery
Arkansas PBS
• Sajni Kumpuris, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Backstage Pass - Lainey Wilson
Dark Horse Cinematics
• Jason Pinkston, Producer
CATEGORY #312
BUSINESS/CONSUMER - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 15 MINUTES)
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Tree to Barrel
HEC-TV
• Angie Weidinger, Producer
• Cecil Corbett, Photographer
• Greg Kopp, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Kranzberg Artist Residency Program
HEC-TV
• Kara Vaninger, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Billionaire Jim McKelvey's Problem-Solving
HEC-TV
• Kathleen Berger, Producer/Editor
CATEGORY #313
DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 15 MINUTES)
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
IIllinois Freedom Project
Urban American Productions
• Wayne Hubbard, Producer/Host
• Candice Price, CEO/Executive Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Generational Impact
Blue Coffee Pictures
• Michael Ransdell, Director
• Joseph Pollock, Director Of Photography
• Matt Terwilliger, Producer
• Royce Diamond, Audio Engineer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Operation Wild Horse
WILL-TV
• Taylor Plantan, Producer
• Isaac Musgrave, Cinematographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
The Bond of Baseball
Kansas City Royals
• Jeffrey Piper, Producer
• Tony Snethen, Producer
• Scott Lichtenauer, Producer
• Sam Lutz, Photographer
CATEGORY #314
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 15 MINUTES)
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
The PAL Program: Cops and Kids
HEC-TV
• Dawn Meadows Dixon, Writer/ Producer
• Peter Foggy, Editor/Videographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Living St. Louis: Buddy Club
NINE PBS
• Anne-Marie Berger, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Saving a Student's Life
NKC News
• Susan Hiland, Reporter
• Jon Haiduk, Photographer
CATEGORY #315
ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 15 MINUTES)
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Neon Greens: The Future of Hydroponic Farming
HEC-TV
• Nancy Pasternak Cunneen, Producer/Reporter
• Peter Foggy, Videographer/Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Living St. Louis: Trees as Underwater Habitats
NINE PBS
• Brooke Butler, Producer
• Aaron Landgraf, Videographer
CATEGORY #316
HEALTH/MEDICAL - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 15 MINUTES)
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Parkinson's Disease and Exercise
Ninja Cat Productions
• Alexis Del Cid, Reporter/Writer
• Jill Chadwick, Executive Producer
• Cliff Erwin, Videographer
• Michael Butler, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
The Science of Blues Hockey Season 5 Episode 7
BJC HealthCare / Coolfire
• Lindsey Daniel, Producer
• Angela Trower, Producer
• Shana Ruffus, Producer
• Jeremy Corray, Writer
• Carroll Keane, Producer
• Zach Sayer, Producer
• Grace Keane, Promotion
• Tyler Sayer, Editor
• Josh Kell, Director
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
STRANGERS HEALING BROKEN HEARTS
KCTV
• SHARON CHEN, ANCHOR
• Gregory Milota, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #317
HISTORICAL/CULTURAL - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 15 MINUTES)
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Houdini in St. Louis
HEC-TV
• Kara Vaninger, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
The St. Louis Literary Awards
HEC-TV
• Paul Schankman, Producer/writer/editor
• Peter Foggy, Videographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Music of Hope
Spencer Films
• Julie Staley, Producer
• Laura Richter, Producer
• Tim Lynn, Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #318
HUMAN INTEREST - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 15 MINUTES)
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Living St. Louis: Mighty Oakes Heart Foundation
NINE PBS
• Brooke Butler, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Susannah Scaroni
WILL-TV
• Sarah Edwards, Producer
• Daniel Clarke, Cinematographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
A New Life
Prelude
• Matt Terwilliger, Director
• Joseph Pollock, Director Of Photography
• Matt Johnson, Producer
• Bryan Rich, Producer
• Cort Miller, Producer
• Rick Guilfoil, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
The Evil Prints
STL.org & Nine PBS
• Chris Ryan, Director
CATEGORY #319
HUMAN INTEREST - LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 15 MINUTES)
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
The Pryce of Love
YurView Arkansas
• Tracy Anderson, Producer
• Quinn Grovey, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
AIDS in KC: Facing the Challenge
KANSAS CITY PBS
• Sandy Woodson, Producer
• Emily Woodring, Director Of Photography/Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
The Farmer's Daughter
Dark Horse Cinematics
• Jason Pinkston, Producer
• Erin Pinkston, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Food is Love Ep 307 - Crown Candy Kitchen
Dark Horse Cinematics
• Jason Pinkston, Producer
• Lasse Sorensen, Host
• Erin Pinkston, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Celebrating Arkansas: Holiday Traditions - Winter
Arkansas PBS
• Bailey Sanders, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Food is Love Ep 302 - Bulrush
Dark Horse Cinematics
• Jason Pinkston, Producer
• Lasse Sorensen, Host
• Erin Pinkston, Producer
• Rodney Boyd, Coordinating Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
The Arkansas Accent Project
University of Arkansas
• Ringo Jones, Producer
CATEGORY #320
LIFESTYLE - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Arkansas Treasures
Arkansas PBS
• Kevin Clark, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
The Sugar Witch
STL.org
• Chris Ryan, Producer / Director
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Hit Me With Your Best Spot: Kansas City
Very Local
• Michael Callahan, Producer
• Mark Samuels, Producer
• Clint Durrett, Producer
CATEGORY #322
SOCIETAL CONCERNS - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 15 MINUTES)
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Amber's Story
StoryTrack
• Lori Dowd, Director
• Ryan Turri, Editor
• Steve Harris, Producer
CATEGORY #401
SPORTS STORY - NEWS
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Catch of a Lifetime
KSDK
• Corey Miller, Reporter
• Randy Schwentker, Photojournalist
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Softball Sportsmanship
KSDK
• Michael Bush, Reporter
• Scott Suppelsa, Photojournalist
• Adam Dew, Photojournalist
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Road to Repeat
KSHB
• Mick Shaffer, Sports Reporter
• Chase Lucas, Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Grand Slam of a Return
KCTV
• Marleah Campbell, Reporter
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Sight Unseen
KCTV
• Scott Reiss, Reporter
• Gregory Milota, Videographer
CATEGORY #402
SPORTS STORY - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 15 MINUTES)
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Overcoming a Potentially Career Ending Injury
Medical News Network, The University of Kansas Health System
• Stuart Downing-Vest, Producer
• Alex Brown, Videographer/Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Early Baseball History with John Thorn
HEC-TV
• Nicholas Rousseau, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Charlie Phillips' 'miracle' journey
Special Olympics Missouri
• Andrew Kauffman, Reporter
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Moving Forward
Arkansas PBS
• Terrell Case, Producer
CATEGORY #403
SPORTSCAST
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Sportscast June 19, 2023 10 PM
KSDK
• Frank Cusumano, Sports Anchor
CATEGORY #405
SPORTS PROGRAM - LIVE
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Razorbacks Retool and Recover
KHBS/KHOG
• Nathaniel Smallwood, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Countdown to Kickoff - Broncos at Chiefs pregame
KSHB
• Nick Jacobs, Producer And Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Under the Lights - High School Football Playoffs
KSHB
• Nick Jacobs, Producer, Editor, And Photog
CATEGORY #406
SPORTS PROGRAM - POST-PRODUCED OR EDITED
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Iowa Hawkeyes Crossover at Kinnick
Learfield
• Kyle Seay, Producer
• David Brand, Executive Producer
• Brian Ducoffe, Director
• Gabe Aguirre, Producer
• Kelsey Laverdiere, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Baseball Abroad: Cardinals at the WBC
St. Louis Cardinals
• Brett McMillan, Writer And Producer
• Craig Wilson, Videographer
• Emily Stephens, Talent
• Jodi Willenbrink, Motion Graphics Editor
• Travis Hawkins, Editor
• Wes Froeschner, Editor
• Ozzie Smith, Talent
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
The Franchise
KC CHIEFS
• Robert Alberino Jr., Director
• Glenn Connelly, Director
• Dane VanWhy, Director
• Daniel Luksa, Producer
• Austin Wood, Producer
• Joseph Baker, Producer
• Lucas Boyd, Editor
CATEGORY #407
SPORTS – ONE-TIME SPECIAL
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Resurgence
Sport & Story
• Haley Ordway, Director
• Victor Vitarelli, Producer
• Sawyer Radler, Producer
• Edward Corron, Photographer / Camera Ops
• Jack Parker, Photographer / Camera Ops
• Bo Mattingly, Host (Talent)
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Call to Cooperstown - Scott Rolen
Bally Sports Midwest
• Colleen Lotz, Producer
• Chris Felt, Editor
• Bill Cochran, Coordinating Producer
• Jim Hayes, Reporter
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
A Kingdom Short: Crowning The Champions
KC CHIEFS
• Robert Alberino Jr., Director
• Glenn Connelly, Director
• Daniel Luksa, Producer
• Dane VanWhy, Producer
• Lucas Boyd, Editor
CATEGORY #408
LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Adam Wainwright's 200th Career Win
Bally Sports Midwest
• Bryan Schapiro, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Chiefs Preseason: Week 3 vs Cleveland
KC CHIEFS
• Rob Alberino, Producer
• Anna Tobkin, Producer
• David Kelsey, Assistant Director
• Andy Goldberg, Director
• Matt Kushner, Assistant Producer
• Ari Wolfe, Play-by-Play
• Trent Green, Color Commentator
• Kimmi Chex, Reporter
• Matt McMullen, Reporter
• Danna Doo, Technical Producer
CATEGORY #501
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Hope Starts at APA Adoption Center
Once Films
• Chris Ryan, Director/Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
You Never Know: Fentanyl Awareness
Overflow
• Jeff Short, Producer
• Erica Short, Producer/Writer
• Amanda Walls, Writer
• Eric Van Buskirk, Motion Graphics/Editor
• Jack McClain, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Saving AR Generation
KARK
• Shannon Reed, Promotions Director
• Joseph Hassell, Promotions Producer
• Kyle Dollarhite, Promotions Producer
• Laura Monteverdi, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Elements of Creativity
STL.org
• Chris Ryan, Producer/Director
CATEGORY #502
PROMOTION – NEWS - NEWS PROMOTION – TOPICAL (SINGLE SPOT)
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Chronicle - Dirty Kansas City
KMBC
• Eddie Gomez, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
First Alert 4, Back-to-School Master
KMOV
• Danielle Reeves Calcara, Producer
• Daniel Martinez, Photographer
• Tom Zupanci, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Celebrating 70 Years of Kansas City and KMBC
KMBC
• Matthew Schepis, Producer
CATEGORY #503
PROMOTION – NEWS
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
YAK - You Already Know
KARK
• Shannon Reed, Director
• Joseph Hassell, Producer
• Trey Mallett, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Switch to Spring
KTVI
• Kristen Christopher, Producer
• Gregory Schrick, Graphic Designer/Animator
• Dave Maul, Producer
• Jonathon Davis, Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
KWQC SAYS HELLO AGAIN
KWQC
• Cyle Dickens, Editor And Producer
• Brianna Nielsen, Producer
• Andrey Arkhipov, Cinematographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
WAND Now - 'Wow!' (Campaign)
WAND
• Shea Kelly, Senior Producer
• Suzanne Johnson, Producer
• Lee Larkins, Producer
• Jordan Baker, Producer
• William Harris, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Luke With a K
KCTV
• Curtis Miles, Producer
• David Hershey, Director
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
KSHB 41 - A Voice for Everyone
KSHB
• Aaron Liversedge, Producer
• Tony Lytle, Senior Producer / Lead Photographer
• Chris Allen, Editor
CATEGORY #504
PROMOTION – NON-NEWS - PROGRAM PROMOTION (SINGLE SPOT)
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
JEOPARDY BRAIN
WAND
• Shea Kelly, Senior Producer
• Jordan Baker, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
KSHB 41 Celebrates Black History Month
KSHB
• Chris Allen, Writer, Producer & Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Parade Kickoff
KSDK
• Isabelle Muren, Videographer
• Austin Muschamp, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
The Heart to Give - Teaser
Saint Luke's Health System
• Tyler McKee, Producer
• Josh Knight, Producer
• Micah Blosser, Producer
• Laurie DeLong, Producer
• Drew Eldridge, Producer
• Christina Hoffman, Producer
CATEGORY #506
PROMOTION – SPORTS
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Are You Ready For The Blues
Ryval Studios
• Jon Morgan, Producer
• Brian Santa Maria, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Super Bowl LVIII Tune-In
KC CHIEFS
• Gregory Tonge, Producer/Editor
• Caleb Bishop, Writer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
KSHB 41 - Your Home of the Chiefs
KSHB
• Chris Allen, Producer
• Kyle Haas, Producer
• Tony Lytle, Photographer
• Woody Bengoa, Production Assistant
• Justin Nosler, Production Assistant
CATEGORY #507
COMMERCIAL - SINGLE SPOT
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Ranken Jordan: Reimagine What Is Possible
Spot Content Creative
• Anna Schmidt, Producer
• Alvaro Aro, Director Of Photography
• Mike Diliberto, Graphic Artist/Editor
• Morgan Taylor, Voice-Over Artist
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
A Postseason Story
KC CHIEFS
• Jordan Giesler, Producer
• Joe Helder, Director
• Lucas Boyd, Editor
• Caleb Bishop, Writer
• Mitch Holthus, Lead Cast
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
The Wonder of Why
Cannonball
• Lisa Darrish, Producer
• Joshua Fackler, Art Director
• Amy Venturella, Group Creative Director
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
"Bee" Mo. Botanical Garden
Advertising Savants
• Tia Liston, Creative Director
CATEGORY #508
COMMERCIAL - CAMPAIGN
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
2023 Playoffs
KC CHIEFS
• Gregory Tonge, Producer/Editor
• Caleb Bishop, Writer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Mascot Masterminds
Mascot Masterminds LLC
• Jim Onder, Producer
• Jeff Keane, Producer
• Jeremy Corray, Producer
• Carroll Keane, Director
• Aj Meadows, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
"Sincerely"
160over90
• Keith Kennedy, Writer
• Daniel Stewart, AD / Editor
CATEGORY #509
BRANDED CONTENT - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 15 MINUTES)
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Finding His Voice - Rylee's Story
St. Louis Children's Hospital
• Luke Edwards, Producer
• Whitney Ricke, Producer
• Levi Kirby, Director Of Photography
• Carson Crow, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
The Heart To Give
Saint Lukes
• Josh Knight, Producer
• Tyler McKee, Producer
• Micah Blosser, Producer
• Laurie DeLong, Producer
• Drew Eldridge, Producer
• Christina Hoffman, Producer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Mercy Center for Performance Medicine Drone Tour
Mercy Experience Studio & 90º West
• Allan Smith, Producer
• Amy White, Producer
• Angie Sucher, Producer
• Joel Anderson, Editor
• Michael Welsh, Photographer
• Pete Halliday, Director
• Dusty Henderson, Producer
• Michael Colasardo, Editor
• Justin Tapp, Audio & Sound Design
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Mascot Masterminds | Roll Call
Mascot Masterminds LLC
• Jim Onder, Executive Producer
• Jeff Keane, Executive Producer
• Jeremy Corray, Executive Producer
• Carroll Keane, Director
• Aj Meadows, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Lifetime Media - Brand Video
Lifetime Media
• Kyle Jeffery, Producer & Director
CATEGORY #601
ANCHOR - NEWS
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Carolyn Long
KCTV
• Carolyn Long, Anchor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Kevin Holmes KSHB TV
KSHB
• Kevin Holmes, Anchor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
John Holt KC Anchoring
WDAF
• John Holt, Anchor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Record Highs & Lows in Kansas City
KSHB
• Taylor Hemness, Anchor
CATEGORY #602
ANCHOR - WEATHER
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Greg Bennett Composite
KCTV
• Greg Bennett, Meteorologist
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Extreme Weather with Meteorologist Chris Higgins
KTVI
• Chris Higgins, Meteorologist
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Luke Dorris Severe Storm Forecast and Coverage
KCTV
• Luke Dorris, Chief Meteorologist
CATEGORY #603
ANCHOR - SPORTS
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Scott Reiss - Sports Anchor
KCTV
• Scott Reiss, Anchor/Reporter
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
KSDK
• Frank Cusumano, Sports Anchor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Mick Shaffer Sports Anchoring KSHB
KSHB
• Mick Shaffer, Sports Anchor
CATEGORY #604
REPORTER - LIVE
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Nathan Brennan Reporting Live
KCTV
• Nathan Brennan, Reporter
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Sydney Stallworth: Reporting Live
KSDK
• Sydney Stallworth, Reporter
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Mac on the Mic
KSHB
• McKenzie Nelson, Reporter
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
From Triumph to Tragedy: Chiefs Super Bowl Parade
KSHB
• Elyse Schoenig, Reporter
CATEGORY #605
PROGRAM HOST/MODERATOR/CORRESPONDENT
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Celebrating Arkansas!
Arkansas PBS
• Mario Luna, Host
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Get Lost!
KANSAS CITY PBS
• Michael Mackie, Co-Host
CATEGORY #606
WRITER - NEWS
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Andy Banker
KTVI
• Andy Banker, Writer, Reporter
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
KSDK
• Michael Bush, Writer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Mike Colombo
KTVI
• Mike Colombo, Writer
CATEGORY #607
WRITER - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
KMBC 9 Special Projects
KMBC
• Cara Doyle Wright, Writer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Mystery League: Mayor for a Day
Arkansas PBS
• Corey Womack, Writer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
IWA Is The Place For You
Tree9 Films
• Ria Ruthsatz, Writer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
CarShield is Certified St. Louis
Coolfire Studios
• AJ Meadows, Writer
CATEGORY #608
DIRECTOR - LIVE OR RECORDED LIVE
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Confetti to Crime Scene Tape- KC Parade / Shooting
KMBC
• Ryan Baker, Director
CATEGORY #609
DIRECTOR - SHORT FORM OR LONG FORM CONTENT
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Cries from the Cotton Field
University of Arkansas
• Larry Foley, Director
• Ed Eaves, Director
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
CarShield is Certified St. Louis
Coolfire Studios
• AJ Meadows, Director
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Indiana Jones and the Treasure of the Aztecs
Oliver Springs Pictures
• Kevin Croxton, Director
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
"Sincerely"
160over90
• Keith Kennedy, Director
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Mystery League – Crop Circle Mystery Pt. 1 & 2
Arkansas PBS
• Charles Eric White, Director
• Terrell Case, Director
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Are You Ready For The Blues
Ryval Studios
• Jonah Atkins Tennyson Tanner, Director
• Brian Santa Maria, Editor
CATEGORY #610
EDITOR - NEWS
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Blended By B. Ledford
KTVI
• Brian Ledford, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
KNWA
• Ethan Sam, Editor/Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Editor
KSHB
• Chase Lucas, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
News Editor Composite
KMOV
• Jim Thomas, Editor
CATEGORY #611
EDITOR - SHORT FORM OR LONG FORM CONTENT
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
The Franchise | Narrative Editing
KC CHIEFS
• Austin Wood, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Cries From the Cotton Field
Foley Productions
• Ed Eaves, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
15 Counties, 1 Metro
Greater St. Louis, Inc. & 90 Degrees West
• Michael Colasardo, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Tim Kimberling - Craft Composite
SPOT
• Tim Kimberling, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
KC CHIEFS
• Lucas Boyd, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
KC CHIEFS
• Gregory Tonge, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Mystery League: The McGillicuddy Solution
Arkansas PBS
• Charles Eric White, Editor
• Michael Ferrara, Editor
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
CarShield is Certified St. Louis
Coolfire Studios
• AJ Meadows, Editor
CATEGORY #612
PHOTOGRAPHER - NEWS
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
KSHB
• Chase Lucas, Photojournalist
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Randy Schwentker Composite
KSDK
• Randy Schwentker, Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Deposit The Composite
KTVI
• Brian Ledford, News Photographer
CATEGORY #613
PHOTOGRAPHER - SHORT FORM OR LONG FORM CONTENT
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
The Evil Prints
STL.org & Nine PBS
• Chris Ryan, Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Branden's Story
The Storyteller Studios
• Chris Costello, Photographer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
The Sugar Witch
STL.org
• Chris Ryan, Photographer
CATEGORY #614
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Chad Plein, Ozarks Life
KY3/KSPR
• Chad Plein, Writer, Photographer, Talent
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Solo Storytelling
Gray Television
• Nathan Vickers, Multimedia Journalist
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Steve's Stories
KMOV
• Steven Harris, Multimedia Journalist
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Ray Ray and Bubba
KTVI
• Wade Smith, MMJ
CATEGORY #615
GRAPHIC ARTS
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Parade Kickoff
KSDK
• Isabelle Muren, Motion Graphics
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Gregory Schrick Animation Reel
KTVI
• Gregory Schrick, Animator
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Mystery League Title Sequence
Arkansas PBS
• Bronson Crabtree, Motion Designer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Where Wonder Comes to Life
STL Science Center, 90 Degrees West & Cannonball
• Agustin Garamendy, Motion Designer
CATEGORY #616
AUDIO - LIVE OR POST PRODUCTION
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Daniel Luksa
KC CHIEFS
• Daniel Luksa, Sound Designer & Mixer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
SANFORD MENDELSON 2023 COMPOSITE AUDIO
Spot MPG
• Sanford Mendelson, Audio Engineer/Sound Designer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Brent Johnson - Audio Composite
Coolfire Studios
• Brent Johnson, Audio Engineer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
The Masked Sloth Mystery
Arkansas PBS
• Tracy Prince, Sound Designer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
St. Louis AAF Artist Spotlight
St. Louis
• Dane Dickmann, Sound Design
CATEGORY #617
MUSICAL COMPOSITION/ARRANGEMENT
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Mystery League: Original Score
Arkansas PBS
• Amos Cochran, Composer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® WINNER
Rise & Shine - Season 3
Arkansas PBS
• Steve Lee, Writer/Performer
• Kyle Andrews, Producer/Writer/Mixer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
The Dancing Detective
Arkansas PBS
• Prentice Dupins Jr, Music Composer
2024 MID-AMERICA EMMY® NOMINEE
Prairie Fire
WILL-TV
• John Pennell, Composer
• Graham Edwards, Composer