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News•Feb 24, 2026
FCC Rejects Petition to Block WLRN Purchase of Palm Beach Station
The FCC declined to block South Florida Public Media Group’s $6.45 million acquisition of Palm Beach’s The Flame 104.7 (WFLM), stating the pending lawsuit by the Miami‑Dade County School Board is a private contractual dispute outside its jurisdiction. The school board, which licenses WLRN, argues the purchase diverts endowment and donation revenues meant for public‑radio operations. FCC staff concluded the application serves the public interest and does not conflict with any regulatory rule. The matter now proceeds in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, with a court hearing and subsequent mediation scheduled.
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News•Feb 24, 2026
KERA Acquires Producer of Public Radio’s ‘From the Top’
Dallas‑based public media station KERA is acquiring the nationally syndicated classical music program From the Top, which airs on more than 200 stations. The deal gives the nonprofit producer a permanent North Texas home, access to KERA’s new facilities, and...
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Deals•Feb 24, 2026
KERA to Acquire From the Top, Expanding Public Radio Arts Portfolio
KERA, the Dallas public media station, announced it will acquire From the Top Inc., the nonprofit producer of the nationally syndicated classical music program. The acquisition, expected to close in May 2026, will dissolve the nonprofit and integrate its 16...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Luis Estrada to Lead KVMR Community Radio
Luis Estrada, a veteran public‑media professional with more than 11 years at KPBS, will become general manager of KVMR Community Radio in Nevada City on March 2. He also founded the bilingual production firm ES Creative Gang, giving him a strong...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
Wyoming Public Media Birthday Party Turns Into Funding Rally
Wyoming Public Media celebrated its 60th birthday with a rally that turned into a funding push. A Wyoming Senate amendment, championed by Sen. Ogden Driskill, would restore roughly $1.7 million that the Freedom‑Caucus‑aligned budget had cut. The amendment cleared the Senate,...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
KSPS PBS Appoints Skyler Reep GM
Skyler Reep has been appointed president and general manager of KSPS PBS in Spokane, Washington, effective immediately after serving as interim GM. Reep joined the station in 2017 as membership director and was promoted to director of development in 2023,...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
Rob Wiseman Named CEO of Classical KING
Classical KING announced that Rob Wiseman will assume the chief executive officer position on March 10, succeeding long‑time leader Brenda Barnes. Wiseman, who joined the Seattle‑based public radio station in 2024 as chief advancement officer, brings a track record in development...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
PBS Kids Official Visits Arkansas as Campaign Aims to Keep Public Television Affiliation
PBS Kids senior vice president Sara DeWitt visited Little Rock to headline a public forum organized by the newly formed Friends of Arkansas PBS. The group, chaired by former first ladies Gay White and Barbara Pryor, is urging the Arkansas...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Phil Hoffman to Lead New Mexico PBS
Phil Hoffman will assume the role of General Manager and CEO of New Mexico PBS on April 1, 2024, following the retirement of Franz Joachim on March 31. He will serve as co‑GM starting March 24 to ensure a smooth transition. Hoffman brings extensive...
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Deals•Feb 18, 2026
FCC Clears South Florida Public Media Group's $6.45M Acquisition of The Flame 104.7
The FCC has declined to block South Florida Public Media Group's purchase of West Palm Beach radio station The Flame 104.7 (WFLM) for $6.45 million. The acquisition, filed in June, faced opposition from the Miami‑Dade County School Board, which sued to...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
KCBX Names Chris McBride GM
Chris McBride has been appointed General Manager of KCBX Central Coast Public Radio, taking over from Frank Lanzone, who led the station for 45 years. McBride joined KCBX in 2023 as development director and later served as assistant GM, bringing a background...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
Vegas PBS GM Mare Mazur to Retire
Mary Mazur, who has led Vegas PBS as president and general manager since early 2021, announced she will retire later this year. During her tenure, the station deepened its role as an educational partner for the Clark County School District...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
How YouTuber Johns Hopkins Brings Stories of Baltimore History to WYPR
Johns Hopkins, a historian‑producer for Baltimore Heritage, launched the YouTube series “Five‑Minute Histories” during the pandemic, amassing nearly 400 videos and 18,000 subscribers. The series, despite its name, averages six‑minute episodes. WYPR partnered with Hopkins to reformat the stories into...
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News•Feb 13, 2026
January CDP Index: High-Dollar Gifts, New Donors Fuel Standout Year for Membership Revenue
Public media organizations saw a 42% jump in membership revenue in 2025 versus 2024, driven by higher‑value gifts and a surge in new donors. The High‑Dollar Gifts Index rose 88%, indicating far more $500+ contributions, while the New Donor Index...
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News•Feb 13, 2026
FCC Approves Reassignment of UEN-TV License Within Utah University System
The FCC approved a pro forma reassignment of the UEN‑TV (KUEN) license from the Utah Board of Higher Education to the University of Utah on Dec. 4, placing the station under PBS Utah’s oversight. No money changed hands in the transaction....
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