System/Policy
WBGO CEO resigns following internal review
The station said it is adopting changes recommended by a law firm that reviewed its management practices.Long-running Memphis jazz station prepares for format change, move off campus
Under new management, WUMR will expand its musical offerings and add news from a local online-only startup.For journalists, shift in Minnesota law raises questions about primary voting
The requirement that voters declare a party affiliation — and the fact that parties can obtain that information — has some journalists ...Colorado Public Radio partners with college to operate KRCC
CPR will take over operation of the Colorado Springs station.Michigan’s WMUK switches from mixed-format programming
The station will focus its strongest signal on news and entertainment.CPB awards nearly $950,000 to four stations for educational media
The grants expand on CPB’s American Graduate initiative.WGBH to open Worcester bureau
The bureau will open in the spring with a full-time reporter.Missouri station plans to expand reach to area without NPR
KRCU's new signal is expected to be on the air later this year.Ohio radio station provides ‘oasis’ for listeners recovering from addiction
Rock and Recovery, a nightly show and 24/7 stream, features interviews with medical professionals, stories of personal recovery, and music chosen to ...Senate approves first CPB funding increase in a decade
The appropriation for the Ready To Learn grant program also increased.Nevada Public Radio looks to access endowment to pay off $1.4 million in bills
The station's board and interim CEO have discovered roughly $700,000 owed to NPR, as well as other outstanding debts.Changes to FCC licensing standards lay groundwork for new radio filing windows
Based on staff workloads and other FCC deadlines, a window for new noncommercial educational stations could open as early as next summer. ...WLRN friends group accuses South Florida PBS of violating state law with appeal to members
A petition filed by Friends of WLRN also alleges the Miami school district was biased in recommending South Florida PBS to manage ...At BizLab Summit, stations share lessons from experiments with new income streams
The center for pubmedia innovation is urging participants to "fail fast" with bold efforts to find new revenue sources.Update to fee model ties NPR’s income to station donor revenue
The network's board approved last week a shift from basing station fees on broadcast audience, an effort to create a more "forward-looking" ...
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