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CPB to award $12M in interconnection funds to stations
“PMI, NPR, PBS and other system partners stand ready to serve together as thought partners as stations consider how to invest in distribution, technology, and service to their communities,” CPB CEO Patricia Harrison wrote.
House approves minibus package with NGWS, RTL funding but not broader support
Two separate bills provide funding for the Next Generation Warning System and the Ready To Learn grant program.
ICT teams up with Marquette University to expand Indigenous journalism in Great Lakes region
The Diederich School of Communication will house ICT’s new regional bureau, making its facilities available and integrating reporter expertise into the journalism program.
Arkansas public television viewers, parents disillusioned with network’s plan to cut ties with PBS
Many Arkansans told the network they will no longer donate, internal emails show.
WBGU to end PBS affiliation due to federal funding cuts
The Ohio station will be the fourth public media organization to sever ties with PBS.
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Public TV stations lean into local film initiatives
New partnerships bring authentic local stories from emerging talents to broadcast and streaming platforms.American Public Television EVP Shawn Halford to leave organization
Halford joined the Boston-based program distributor in 2018 after working for PBS for more than two decades.Julie Grimes to lead Texas Tech Public Media
Grimes was previously GM of Panhandle PBS.Alabama Public Television waiting on more information to renew PBS contract
The director of the Alabama Educational Television Commission said Tuesday he is still waiting for financial information from PBS.
PBS Utah, KUER lay off 8 employees
Six staffers were let go at PBS Utah, and two were cut at KUER, according to a statement from Executive Director Maria O’Mara.Comings and goings: WHRO appoints development VP, Open to Debate names CEO …
WHRO in Norfolk, Va., named Kate Pringle VP of development.Lehigh Valley Public Media cuts nearly half of staff
The Pennsylvania dual licensee has lost more than $1.8 million this fiscal year.
How AI-assisted workflows are unlocking California police records
An AI-powered database offers a model for extracting and structuring police records for public accessibility and accountability reporting.Students sue Cleveland State over Ideastream deal to program station
The lawsuit alleges that the university violated students’ free speech rights when it replaced student programming with a 24/7 jazz stream.Judge dismisses pending CPB lawsuits as corporation dissolves
With the departures of board members who were targeted by the Trump administration and CPB’s shutdown, two pending cases were dismissed as moot.
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