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Join us for a little Christmas magic on November 29, from 5:30–8 PM at Smoky Hills PBS in Bunker Hill, KS!Enjoy photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, magical Christmas storytime, festive Clydesdale carriage rides, amazing balloon artistry, FHSU choir Christmas carols, station lighting, hot chocolate and cookies, and reindeer food making!Each child in attendance will receive a FREE book!

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Season 9 of Cottonwood Connections takes you on a journey through the people, places, discoveries, and stories that shaped Kansas. Explore everything from frontier legends and ancient fossils to aviation, art, technology, and the traditions that continue to connect us to our past.
Sundays at 6 PM. Encore Saturdays at 6 PM.

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We’re excited to bring Fort Hays State University Tigers Football to Smoky Hills PBS! Cheer on the Tigers and enjoy FHSU football from the comfort of home!

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Fort Hays State University Football on SHPBS

Doctors on Call is back this Fall! Featuring Kansas doctors and healthcare professionals discussing important health topics. Each week, a new doctor and topic take center stage, giving viewers the opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with local healthcare experts.

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2027 PBS KIDS Writers Contest

The Smoky Hills PBS KIDS Writers Contest is a fun and educational opportunity for children in 1st through 5th grade to showcase their creativity through writing and illustration. Each year, young authors are invited to submit an original story inspired by the contest theme.

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Smoky Hills Birthday Club

Celebrate the special people (and pets!) in your life with the Smoky Hills Birthday Club! For just $10 a month, you can enroll up to four birthdays and have them recognized in our monthly birthday announcements on Smoky Hills PBS.

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For children in 1st through 5th grade to showcase their creativity through writing and illustration.

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Original Productions from Smoky Hills PBS

At Smoky Hills PBS, we’re proud to produce and share programs that celebrate the people, places, and stories of Kansas. From history and culture to music, arts, and community life, our local productions shine a spotlight on what makes our state unique. These are programs created for Kansans, by Kansans — telling the stories you won’t find anywhere else.

Kansas Stories We’re Proud to Share

In addition to our own productions, Smoky Hills PBS is proud to carry a variety of locally produced Kansas programs created by our partners across the state. These series highlight the people, culture, history, and communities that make Kansas unique — giving viewers even more ways to connect with and celebrate our region.