Author: Tyler Falk
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.Miami school district drops push to manage WLRN newsroom
A controversial proposal to restructure the station is reportedly off the table.NPR adds training role for head of diversity Keith Woods
The network created an executive role for its training division to demonstrate that its “commitment to training is absolutely essential.”North Carolina radio station to launch all-news network
WCQS is also rebranding as Blue Ridge Public Radio.As it defines relationship with stations, NPR gains board approval for price hike
NPR will focus on greater collaboration with its member stations over the term of the three-year pricing plan.Proposed changes at Miami’s WLRN seen as threat to newsroom independence
The station’s school-board licensee has suggested making news staffers employees of the school district.DOJ subpoenas former OPB reporter in Malheur Refuge trial
John Sepulvado was subpoenaed to testify in federal court next week.After WNKU sale, Cincinnati station adds Triple A service
Cincinnati Public Radio hopes to attract WNKU listeners after the station is sold.New Hampshire Public Radio goes to court in trademark dispute with ‘Outside’ owner
The owner of the outdoors-focused magazine had claimed that the name of an NHPR podcast amounts to infringement.Licensee sells Kentucky’s WNKU to religious broadcaster
The Bible Broadcasting Corp. will pay $1.9 million for the station.WGBH allegedly dismisses reporter after discovering views on vaccines
The Boston Globe says WGBH released the reporter after learning of “past statements linking vaccines and autism.”
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