Hays Post
The Eagle Radio family of stations in Hays was honored with six awards in the Kansas Association of Broadcasters honors during a ceremony Monday in Overland Park
Among the awards was first place for excellence in multimedia/digital storytelling won by the team of Cristina Janney, Jordan Schaffer, Becky Kiser.
Drought doubles disaster as Four County ranchers struggle to recover year after wildfire told the story of the anniversary of the four-county fire and the challenges of ranchers to rebuild after the tragedy.
The project included a story on the Hays Post that included a compilation of trail camera video of the fire as well as coverage on the five stations Eagle manages in Hays.
Other winners from Hays are listed below:
Complete Newscast by local station
Second — KJLS FM Hays Mix 103, News Update — Becky Kiser
Complete Sportscast by local station
Honorable mention — KJLS FM Hays, Mix 103 Morning Sports — Gerard Wellbrock
Sports Play-by-Play
Second — KJLS FM Hays, Fort Hays State Basketball — Gerard Wellbrock
Public Affairs Program
Honorable mention — KAYS AM Hays, KDOL Secretary takes on biggest challenge in the state — Gary Shorman
Special Program
Honorable mention — KAYS AM Hays, R9 Ranch Project — Becky Kiser
Eagle Radio owns and operates the Hays Post.