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New nonprofit receives funding for public radio distribution
CPB granted the nonprofit $57.9 million over five years.
WFAE to leave community space due to funding cuts
The station moved some of its operations to the building less than three years ago.
NPR seeks restraining order against CPB distribution grant
NPR is seeking to prevent CPB from distributing funds for satellite interconnection to any entity other than NPR.
WNET will cut staff, costs following loss of federal funding
CEO Neal Shapiro said in a memo that the organization is “carefully reducing some programs and services to create meaningful savings, while also rethinking how we work and where we can best focus our energy for future growth.”
State lawmaker to receive $206K salary as Arkansas PBS director
Commission Vice Chairman Woody Freeman said he recommended the amount because of Rep. Carlton Wing’s “extensive media background.”
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WTTW cuts staffers, scales back ‘Chicago Stories,’ employees say
The station reduced staffing on its news program Chicago Tonight and cut episodes of Chicago Stories, according to station employees.PBS North Carolina lays off 32 employees
Five employees also accepted buyouts, and 16 open jobs will not be filled.Licensee of WSRE ends PBS affiliation, moves to decertify foundation
Trustees at Pensacola State College in Florida voted to end WSRE’s PBS affiliation after fiscal year 2026.WNYC offers free programs to stations affected by funding cuts
“Hopefully this will give station leaders a bit of financial breathing room," said LaFontaine Oliver, New York Public Radio’s president and CEO and executive chair.
Colorado Public Radio joins Mountain West News Bureau
The collaboration started in 2018 with $475,000 in CPB support.PBS Kids gets into gameplay video with ‘Odd Squad Gaming Unit’
The new series of YouTube shorts for 5- to 8-year-olds aims to “make things that kids will want to tell their best friends about,” says EP J.J. Johnson.WNET will not renew operating agreement with state government for NJ PBS
“WNET is committed to supporting the state through this transition and looks forward to collaborating with New Jersey–based institutions interested in operating a public television network,” NJ PBS said in a statement.
KBIA, Kansas Public Radio turn football rivalry into fundraising contest
The stations used their licensees' long-running "Border War" to connect with community members who may not be familiar with public radio.Cascade PBS cuts 12% of staff
The Seattle-based station said it will focus on local productions and end its long-form written journalism.CPB will tap unspent funds to deliver $7.1M in last grants to stations
Some CSG money remained largely because funds reserved for grantees were not awarded or were returned because of Inspector General audits, a news release said.
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