While individual donations have increased, the station still faces a budget shortfall due to uncertainties surrounding federal funding and declines in underwriting and foundation support.

The station also cited “pressures around state and federal funding” faced by public radio nationally.

The program provides training for law students and legal support for journalists seeking access to public records.

Davis, RRC’s COO, begins her new role July 1.

“We just can’t imagine an area like Palm Beach County that doesn’t have its own public media service,” CEO John LaBonia said.

The remarkable growth reported last month continues, with the Membership Revenue Index showing a year-over-year increase of 7.6%.

High school radio stations are giving teens an early start on careers in areas such as podcasting, production and sports broadcasting.

Limited resources inspired a creative new programming model that prioritizes locally produced content.

“We urge the Senate to affirm the very real support for public media across the nation, and to reject rescission,” said NPR CEO Katherine Maher.

Lawmakers voted 214-212 to approve the $9.4 billion rescission package, which includes funds for CPB and foreign aid programs.

Jayme Swain was elected professional vice chair for the PBS board of directors.

The Christian radio group, which operates two other stations in the St. Louis area, bid $8.75 million in a recent bankruptcy auction.

“It is our responsibility to protect the lifeline public media plays in the day-to-day lives of our constituents,” wrote co-chairs of the bipartisan Public Broadcasting Caucus.

With a CPB rescission vote expected in Congress within days, PBS board approved a budget that sets station dues at $227 million.

FPREN is activating an AI-powered network that converts emergency alerts into broadcast audio while local newsrooms are fine-tuning tactics for reaching digital audiences.