Author: Tyler Falk
Public broadcasters caution FCC on proposed changes to emergency alert regulations
NPR, Native Public Media and the National Federation of Community Broadcasters shared concerns about the costs and resources it would take for ...Dante Betteo retires as KCSM station manager
Betteo had led the station for nine years.WVPB leadership denies that state officials interfered with journalism
The statements come after a reporter said she was "let go" from her WVPB job after reporting on a state agency.Asia Burnett promoted to station manager at WKMS
Burnett has served as interim station manager since July.NPR cuts summer 2023 internship program
The network has also delayed its Reflect America Fellowship due to budget concerns.South Dakota Public Broadcasting deletes TikTok accounts following governor’s ban
Gov. Kristi Noem's executive order prohibits state agencies and employees from downloading or accessing TikTok on state-owned or leased devices.WFAE union recognized by management
Content staffers announced last month their intention to unionize.Survey finds noncommercial radio stations outpace commercial counterparts in newsroom diversity
This year's RTDNA/Newhouse School at Syracuse University Survey survey found that 63.9% of noncommercial radio newsrooms surveyed had staffers of color.Nikki Swarn appointed KUVO GM
Swarn will lead both KUVO and The Drop.Facing dip in sponsorship income, NPR cuts back on hiring
NPR plans to make up a budget shortfall with a hiring freeze and cuts to discretionary spending.WAUS GM Sharon Dudgeon dies following accident
Dudgeon died from injuries resulting from a fall outside her home.Public radio’s ‘UnderCurrents’ to end production
The eclectic music program has been on the air for more than 17 years.Great Salt Lake Collaborative wins 2022 Local that Works award
The winner was chosen from among 96 entries submitted by public broadcasters, nonprofit newsrooms and other media organizations.Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corp. staffers vote to form union
The staffers voted 26-1 in favor of forming the union.NPR adds bureau in Ukraine
Joanna Kakissis will be the bureau’s sole correspondent.
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