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MPT lay leader and benefactor Edward Kaplan dies at 87
“His nearly three decades of service and philanthropy won't soon be equaled,” said MPT CEO Steven Schupak.
KERA breaks ground on headquarters, prepares to launch local news show
Funding from the station’s capital campaign is supporting the expansion and community outreach.
Arkansas TV creates fund for donations supporting PBS dues
If the state network ultimately opts to drop out of PBS, donors will be reimbursed upon request.
Colorado public broadcasters explore merger
Rocky Mountain Public Media and the operator of KUNC have signed a nonbinding agreement to consider a merger.
PBS, ITVS partner on YouTube channel for long-form documentaries
PBS Documentaries, a rebranding of the PBS Voices channel, serves as a hub for independent films.
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Jordan Siegler named executive director of Wisconsin Public Media
“It is an incredible honor to be chosen to lead WPM, one of our state’s greatest public treasures,” he said.Comings and goings: Louisville Public Media appoints COO, news director leaves KUNC …
Ellen Oost became COO of Louisville Public Media.APMG partners with tech company to streamline distribution of ‘Marketplace’ digital content
The partnership utilizes Distributed Media Lab’s technology to integrate curated collections of Marketplace content into stations’ websites.WFUV GM Chuck Singleton to retire
“I believe strongly in succession planning, pushing the next generation forward, and fresh perspectives,” Singleton said.
How Mister Rogers tackled Cold War fears and why it still resonates
Removed from distribution since the '90s, the Reagan-era "Conflict" series examined the dangers of geopolitical paranoia.PBS proposes FY27 budget that would continue dues relief for stations
The budget includes investment in PBS Kids shows and “distinctive general audience content.”Comings and goings: Former CPB exec lands at Milwaukee PBS, GBH GM leaves …
Beth Walsh joined Milwaukee PBS after working for CPB.
CapRadio, KVIE settle radio tower dispute
The stations filed countering lawsuits in 2024 over ownership of the tower, which broadcasts CapRadio's main signal.Opinion: Public media must invest in its technical future
The backbone of public media may be invisible to most listeners, but without it, the stories do not reach the audience.‘Wowsabout’ PBS special seeks to inspire awe in preschoolers
The 22-minute live-action special follows puppets Roxy the hedgehog and Ronald the pig as they explore Sequoia National Park.
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