Author: Tyler Falk
Minnesota Public Radio names headquarters after founder Bill Kling
The dedication coincides with MPR’s 50th anniversary.Legislators approve budget that cuts $1M from West Virginia Public Broadcasting
It's unclear if Gov. Justice, who expressed support for maintaining full funding to WVPB, will sign the bill.University chancellor called for reporter’s firing from WUTC
Jacqui Helbert filed a lawsuit over her dismissal.New Hampshire Public Radio resolves trademark dispute
NHPR will continue using the name Outside/In.West Virginia Senate committee budget bill would zero out WVPB funding
The cut comes after West Virginia's governor restored funding in his proposal.New NPR podcast ‘Up First’ will provide early look at day’s news
The podcast, which features the hosts of “Morning Edition” and NPR reporters, launches Wednesday.PRX will take over distribution of two Wisconsin radio shows
PRI currently distributes the programs.NPR chides Tennessee university over firing of public radio reporter
NPR called for an affirmation of editorial independence between WUTC and its university licensee.Noncommercial news stations gain audience share, benefit from election bump
Stations outpaced their commercial competitors in audience share growth measured last month.Tennessee station reportedly fires journalist after complaints from state lawmakers
The reporter’s story captured some candid remarks about proposed legislation that would affect transgender high-school students.West Virginia governor proposes restoring funds for WVPB
But the governor indicated he expects the state-run network to transition to university oversight.Louisville Public Media gets grant for kids’ classical podcast
The podcast aims to be a resource for schools lacking music education.NPR’s president recovering from heart surgery
Jarl Mohn was released from the hospital last week.WAMU’s ‘1A’ sees early carriage gains
The program has already surpassed its predecessor in broadcast reach.Facing loss of state funding, West Virginia Public Broadcasting plans for layoffs
WVPB estimates it will need to lay off 15 full-time staffers by the end of the month.
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