Programs/Content
Neglected beats get a boost as more newsrooms take on Report for America members
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More than 35 public media outlets will add reporting capacity this year with help from the AmeriCorps-styled nonprofit initiative.
Programs/Content
With a community fair, California’s CapRadio tests a new approach to local reporting
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By teaming up with an elementary school, the station drew out residents’ memories and thoughts about an often misunderstood neighborhood.
People
NPR’s Keith Woods promoted to chief diversity officer
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Woods will help NPR “build a more diverse and inclusive organization.”
Obituaries
Jim Lehrer, ‘PBS NewsHour’ co-founder and anchor, dies at 85
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Lehrer hosted “NewsHour” for 36 years before retiring in 2011.
Programs/Content
With televised lessons, Oklahoma station helps to keep fading Cherokee language alive
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RSU Public TV in Claremore is working with the Cherokee Nation on the semester-long class, which students can take for college credit.
System/Policy
For journalists, shift in Minnesota law raises questions about primary voting
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The requirement that voters declare a party affiliation — and the fact that parties can obtain that information — has some journalists planning to sit out the primary.
System/Policy
Colorado Public Radio partners with college to operate KRCC
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CPR will take over operation of the Colorado Springs station.
ATSC 3.0
WKAR debuts platform that offers ‘stepping stone’ to ATSC 3.0
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The Apollo PublicTV Platform, which debuted at the Consumer Electronics Show this month, aims to help broadcasters experiment with the broadcast standard even before fully transitioning to the technology.
People
Comings and goings: PBS names Bugg programming VP, de la Torre joins New England collaborative …
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Bugg was director of programming at PBS from 2012 to 2014 before leaving for CPB.
Programs/Content
PBS extends thematic programming strategy with summer focus on pioneering women
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At the Television Critics Association press tour, chief programming executive Perry Simon said the themed shows can help PBS “best stand out from this crowded content marketplace and make a real impact with our audiences and our communities.”
Programs/Content
PBS greenlights ‘Donkey Hodie,’ new children’s series from Fred Rogers Productions
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The puppet show, debuting next year, features one of the characters from the original “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.”
People
PBS Utah and KUER will share leader as James Morgese retires
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KUER GM Maria O’Mara will become executive director of both PBS Utah and KUER.
People
Twin Cities PBS taps Sylvia Strobel as next CEO
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Strobel, who worked for Twin Cities PBS in the ’90s, will become the station’s sixth leader.
Featured in Category
Bob Culkeen named CEO of WTCI in Chattanooga
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Culkeen replaces former CEO Paul Grove, who left the station to become president of WEDU in Tampa, Fla.
People
Comings and goings: Longtime jazz host retires in St. Louis, WBEZ adds morning anchor …
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Owsley spent 36 years with St. Louis Public Radio as the city’s leading voice in jazz radio.
People
Ellen Doherty promoted to chief creative officer at Fred Rogers Productions
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Doherty oversees popular PBS Kids series while developing new projects.
System/Policy
Ohio radio station provides ‘oasis’ for listeners recovering from addiction
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Rock and Recovery, a nightly show and 24/7 stream, features interviews with medical professionals, stories of personal recovery, and music chosen to uplift and motivate listeners.
Programs/Content
PBS stations roll out localized live streams on YouTube TV
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Cord-cutters in more than 75% of TV households can access PBS and station content through public TV’s first deal with a subscription streaming service.
People
Tom Currá resigns as VIA Public Media CEO
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Currá had worked for the organization since 2004.