Tag: West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Carl ‘Butch’ Antolini named CEO of West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Antolini became interim executive director last year.Oversight board appoints governor’s former communications director as interim leader of West Virginia Public Broadcasting
The board did not disclose why it fired former executive director Chuck Roberts.New partnership takes WQED education program into more West Virginia libraries
The program has grown to 30 participating libraries since 2014, with an additional 10 launching this year through West Virginia Public Broadcasting.Journalism initiative aims to re-energize local coverage around the country
Three public broadcasters and the nonprofit newsroom Mississippi Today will host reporters from the program's inaugural class.After funding cuts, WVPB plans to close TV studio
The West Virginia network estimates it will save $100,000 annually with the shutdown.Joni Deutsch: ‘Public media is what you make it’
Public media encouraged Joni Deutsch's evolving musical appetite with indie and alternative bands and little-heard sounds.Ten lessons from West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s near-death experience
After a roller-coaster ride to preserve state funding for West Virginia Public Broadcasting, Executive Director Scott Finn reflects on what he learned ...West Virginia network lays off five after state funding cuts
WVPB's state funding was reduced by more than 20 percent.WVPB spared from fatal cuts in final state budget
The bill, enacted without Gov. Justice's signature, reduced the state network's annual subsidy by about $1 million.WVPB podcast seeks to highlight local talent, state’s musical range
The podcast's second season features figures from across the spectrum of West Virginia’s music scene.West Virginia Senate committee budget bill would zero out WVPB funding
The cut comes after West Virginia's governor restored funding in his proposal.West Virginia governor proposes restoring funds for WVPB
But the governor indicated he expects the state-run network to transition to university oversight.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.W.Va. governor proposes zeroing out of pubcasting funding
An elimination of funding could result in a severe downsizing at the network.Public media projects examine Trump’s first 100 days
Public media journalists are casting a wide net for reactions to the election of Donald Trump.
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