WGTE Public Media was honored this weekend at the 59th Annual Public Media Awards, presented by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA). WGTE’s Lake Effect won in the podcast category, and Sessions won in the category for digital media.Lake Effect, part of WGTE’s Voices Around Us® series, is a journey through all things Lake Erie, its tributaries and near-shore realms. Read More
WGTE Public Media believes every child should begin school ready to learn. WGTE’s latest early learning initiative, Learn & Play Treasure Chests, is designed to provide teachers, parents and caregivers with tools and materials that set children up for success in school and beyond. The initiative employs an innovative approach to early childhood learning. Read More
Toledo, Ohio — WGTE Public Media believes every child should begin school ready to learn. WGTE’s latest early learning initiative, Learn & Play Treasure Chests, is designed to provide teachers, parents and caregivers with tools and materials that set children up for success in school and beyond. The initiative employs an innovative approach to early childhood learning. Each Learn & Play Treasure Chest includes books, hands-on activities and guided links to PBS KIDS content. Read More
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
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
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 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 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
