Author: Julian Wyllie
Julian became Current's public television reporter in 2019. His work has appeared in The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Governing Magazine, Politico and the Indianapolis Recorder. When he's not reporting, Julian is likely traveling with friends, building his vinyl collection or being a bunny dad.
Comings and goings: WHRO appoints development VP, Open to Debate names CEO …
WHRO in Norfolk, Va., named Kate Pringle VP of development.January 20, 2026Lehigh Valley Public Media cuts nearly half of staff
The Pennsylvania dual licensee has lost more than $1.8 million this fiscal year.January 20, 2026Judge dismisses pending CPB lawsuits as corporation dissolves
With the departures of board members who were targeted by the Trump administration and CPB’s shutdown, two pending cases were dismissed as ...January 15, 2026WOUB cuts six positions, plans for less support from university
The station in Athens, Ohio, had a deficit of almost $2.6 million in fiscal year 2024.January 14, 2026Mark Contreras to retire as CEO of Connecticut Public
Contreras has led the station since 2019.January 14, 2026WNET Group CEO Neal Shapiro to retire this year, move to fundraising role
The network has expanded its reach and launched new programming during Shapiro’s tenure.January 13, 2026CPB grants $2.9M to American Public Television for distributing local programs nationwide
The funds will help stations that have not historically distributed programs nationally.January 13, 2026Comings and goings: John Yang will leave PBS News, Scott resigns from PTMMG …
Yang is leaving PBS News at the end of the month.January 12, 2026Arkansas TV, PBS dispute accounts of decision to end membership
Correspondence shared with Current reveals conflicting accounts over notice requirements and whether the decision blindsided PBS.January 8, 2026Comings and goings: Kaplan resigns from CPB board, PRX appoints sales SVP …
Diane Kaplan, who joined CPB’s board in 2022, resigned from her seat.January 5, 2026Comings and goings: WXXI hires CMO, ITVS announces promotions …
Kevin Kalvitis was named CMO of WXXI.December 19, 2025In letter to commission, PBS expresses hope that Arkansas TV will reverse decision on cutting ...
SVP of Station Services Susi Elkins said PBS was shocked to learn that the Arkansas Educational Television Commission would drop its programming.December 18, 2025Press Forward awards $2.7M in grants to coalitions of local stations
The grants will support public media organizations in seven states and regions, including Alaska and Central Appalachia.December 17, 2025WETA rolls out two programs to replace ‘PBS News Weekend’
One program will cover international affairs, and the other will focus on science, technology and health.December 15, 2025WSRE Foundation files lawsuit against college licensee for control of donor funds
The lawsuit may determine not only control of foundation money but also whether PBS programming will continue on the station beyond 2026.December 12, 2025















