June 24, 2026
The University of Missouri School of Journalism has once again been recognized with top honors for its National Public Radio-member station, KBIA-FM.
KBIA-FM has won nine regional Murrow Awards for the second year in a row. KBIA is in Region 5, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.
No other station in the “small market” category matched KBIA’s performance in the prestigious competition.
“KBIA continues to set the standard for excellence in community reporting that keeps mid-Missouri informed and connected,” David Kurpius, dean of the School of Journalism, said. “The stories recognized speak to the power of public radio and to the talent and dedication of the team at KBIA.”
A total of 10 stories from five different reporters were honored across a wide range of categories, from News Documentary and Excellence in Sound to Investigative Reporting. The station’s website also won the Digital category, which it has won for 13 of the last 14 years.
The station’s regional wins now advance to the national competition, which will announce winners in August.
Stan Jastrzebski, KBIA’s news director, said the station’s strong record of regional and national Murrow Awards reflects the effort involved in putting together meaningful stories.
“It’s never easy to win a Murrow, and the work that won this year shows how much time KBIA puts into a story,” Jastrzebski said.
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