Emily Woodring
Multimedia Producer
Emily believes the best way to have a conversation is over a good meal or a good drink. Lived in Kansas City most of her life, and as a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, desires to learn even more about the place she loves.
Stories by Emily Woodring
How Did You Feel the Last Time You Failed?
On Feb. 9, 2019, more than 130 BritGram supporters gathered in the 1900 Building for KCPT’s annual teatime toast to all things British. We also spoke to some of our neighbors for our ongoing series, “I’m Your Neighbor.” Hear what Lori had to say about the last time she failed. Every Tuesday and Thursday through spring of…
Name Something That Will Always Make You Laugh
On Feb. 9, 2019, more than 130 BritGram supporters gathered in the 1900 Building for KCPT’s annual teatime toast to all things British. We also spoke to some of our neighbors for our ongoing series, “I’m Your Neighbor.” Hear what Thaylia had to say about what makes her laugh. Every Tuesday and Thursday through spring…
‘I Just Care. They Become Family.’
A Kansas City-area special education teacher wants to find a way for students with disabilities to find jobs once they graduate. She introduced us to a former student of hers who did and shares why it matters.
When’s the Last Time You Failed?
Anne, who works at the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired in Kansas City, is a mom of two boys and says it’s easy for moms to feel like they fail everyday. When her boys, one of whom has special needs and is non-verbal, have a bad day, she said she worries she’s failed them….
Who Has Made an Impact on You?
When Sara’s little sister, who is blind, was afraid to leave their family’s front porch, that’s the moment Sara was inspired to pursue a career focused on helping. Now, as an orientation and mobility specialist, she works with children at the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired in Kansas City, Missouri. Every Tuesday and Thursday through…
Best Eat In The House | Sura Eats’ Bibimbap Bowl
Best Eat in the House features dining recommendations from people in and around Kansas City. For this episode, digital producer Craig Smith has a moment with the bibimbap bowl at Sura Eats (1707 Locust St.) on the second floor of Parlor, the food hall that opened this summer in the Crossroads. Flatland chatted with chef…
Who Inspires You?
When Keeyoung Kim was a child, his parents worked long hours and relied on a babysitter until he was old enough to care for himself. He remembers feeling lonely and angry, but it wasn’t until he was older he realized the long hours they worked were to provide for him. Now he’s grateful for what…
Why Do You Do What You Do?
“If I can just bring something back to life, even if it’s just as small as a pair of shoes, that makes me happy,” says Holly, a shoe shiner in Kansas City. She’s trying to modernize her industry before it becomes obsolete. She says part of the problem is that those who came before her…
Early Childhood Educators Contemplate The School of The Future
Kansas City PBS recently hosted a professional development event for about two dozen early childhood education providers in Kansas City Public Schools. Held at Manual Career and Technical Center, the meeting introduced the providers to the children’s programming available through KCPT. Given the audience, we took the opportunity to ask participants about their vision for…
The High Kings Perform “Ride On” During Live On The Bridge
Every week, Flatland brings you stories from around Kansas City, so this week we’re taking you in studio at our sister station, 90.9 The Bridge, for a peek at a band set to take the stage and hit the airwaves this weekend. The High Kings sat down with 90.9 The Bridge’s Jon Hart to chat about their music…