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WUTC

System/Policy

Tennessee radio station to cut jobs, local news

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | November 30, 2018

The station will stop airing local newscasts and feature reports, but “the goal is to bring those back as soon as possible,” a spokesperson said.

System/Policy

University chancellor called for reporter’s firing from WUTC

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | April 7, 2017

Jacqui Helbert filed a lawsuit over her dismissal.

Programs/Content

‘The Pub’ #92: Jacqui Helbert and the ethical hazards of university stations

By Adam Ragusea, Former Host, "The Pub" | April 6, 2017

A cautionary tale of what goes wrong when a licensee doesn’t affirm the editorial independence of the newsroom.

System/Policy

3 warnings for news departments from the WUTC incident

By Judith Smelser, Founder (Smelser Editing & Consulting) | March 30, 2017

Last week’s firing of a reporter should be a learning experience for public media stations, particularly those licensed to entities with agendas that can easily clash with the mission of a news organization.

Quick Takes

NPR chides Tennessee university over firing of public radio reporter

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | March 28, 2017

NPR called for an affirmation of editorial independence between WUTC and its university licensee.

Quick Takes

Tennessee station reportedly fires journalist after complaints from state lawmakers

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor and Tyler Falk, Reporter | March 27, 2017

The reporter’s story captured some candid remarks about proposed legislation that would affect transgender high-school students.

Stations

University mulls public TV partnership to strengthen radio station’s future

By Henry Schneider, Contributing Editor | June 17, 2015

As it shifts funding priorities, the university is evaluating its options for Chattanooga’s only NPR station.

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