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WGTE Public Media Announces Dr. Adam Fineske as New President and CEO

July 1, 2026

WGTE Public Media today announced the appointment of Dr. Adam Fineske as its new President and CEO, effective August 1, 2026. A lifelong Toledoan who grew up just blocks from WGTE’s headquarters in South Toledo, Fineske brings more than 25 years of education and civic leadership in Northwest Ohio to the role, succeeding interim President Dale Thornton. Fineske currently serves as Superintendent of Ottawa Hills Local Schools, a position he has held since 2019. Read More

WGTE Public Media and WBGU-TV Announce New Partnership for PBS Programming in Northwestern Ohio

June 2, 2026

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Q: What is this partnership between WGTE and WBGU-TV?
A: Beginning July 1, WGTE Public Media will assume broadcasting responsibilities for the PBS programming that WBGU-TV has historically provided to viewers in northwest Ohio. Viewers in WBGU's 19-county area will continue to receive PBS programming on Channel 27 — the same channel they have always used.Q: Why is this happening? Read More

Federal Judge's Ruling: What It Means for WGTE

April 2, 2026

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People have been asking the recent federal judge's ruling regarding public media funding and what it means for WGTE Public Media. We want to provide clear, straightforward information. On March 31, 2026, a federal judge ruled that a 2025 executive order aimed at defunding NPR and PBS violated free speech protections. While that decision is significant, it does not change the current funding reality for public media stations like ours.Where Things Currently StandCongress has already voted to rescind $1.1 billion in funding for public media. Read More

WGTE Welcomes Mickey Miller as Morning Classics Host on FM 91

March 31, 2026

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WGTE Public Media is pleased to welcome Mickey Miller as Radio Host and Content Producer supporting WGTE FM 91’s classical music programming. In addition to hosting Morning Classics beginning April 1, 2026, her voice will be heard during Classical Overnights. A classically trained vocalist with a lifelong passion for classical music, Mickey Miller is also a longtime advocate for the arts. Read More

WGTE Debuts Two New Music Series

March 25, 2026

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WGTE Public Media’s commitment to local programming continues with the March premieres of two programs, both of which spotlight local musical talent. Future Classics and Sessions present a wide spectrum of Northwest Ohio’s musical talent in a digital-first setting, with both series now available on the WGTE website.Future Classics presents some of the area’s brightest young classical musicians in performance and in conversation. Read More

Neighborhood Voices Project to Bring Visual Arts to Englewood, Uptown and Old West End Neighborhoods

March 18, 2026

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For decades, WGTE has been dedicated to telling the stories of the people and institutions that make this region exceptional. Read More

Make It Make Sense Aims to Empower Neighborhoods and Amplify Community Voices

February 4, 2026

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New Program Represents Partnership Between WGTE Public Media, Reinvest Toledo, and the Toledo Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and EngagementWGTE Public Media is pleased to announce the launch of Make It Make Sense, a partnership with Reinvest Toledo and the City of Toledo’s Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE), with external evaluation provided by Joysten Group LLC. Read More

WGTE Presents Monroe Street United Methodist Church Documentary

December 9, 2025

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WGTE Public Media is proud to premiere the latest edition of its award-winning Toledo Stories documentary series, Monroe St. United, on Thursday, December 18, at 8:00 p.m. The 30-minute program celebrates the 200^th anniversary of Monroe Street United Methodist Church (MSUMC), which has been at the center of religious life in Toledo since 1825. Read More

Future of WGTE, other public entities hang in balance

September 4, 2025

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Public media funding has become a key topic of discussion. S. Amjad Hussain gives a few answers and perspectives. Read Now.

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