In many cities and towns across the country, newspapers and television stations are becoming a dying breed and in turn, limiting the number of viable options for those seeking unbiased local news, information, and community. Read More
As summer vacation winds down and back-to-school preparations ramp up, conversations about careers will begin for many educators, parents and students. Whether your students are interested in arts and humanities or sciences and math, there are many ways for them to turn their interests into a career. Read More
WGTE has promoted Brad Cresswell to Radio Station Manager and Chris Peiffer to Radio Operations Manager Toledo, Ohio (July 27, 2022) — WGTE has promoted two staff members, Brad Cresswell and Chris Peiffer. Cresswell has accepted the position of Radio Station Manager of our four stations WGTE FM 91, WGLE FM 90.7, WGDE FM 91.9 and WGBE FM 90.09. Read More
TOLEDO, OHIO – (July 8, 2022) – Award-winning journalist Clare Roth was chosen to lead The Ohio Newsroom, becoming the first managing editor to take the editorial reins for Ohio’s largest daily statewide news collaborative. Roth, a seasoned journalist, will coordinate the journalistic work of Ohio’s network of public radio newsrooms to cover the many “news deserts” in the state that typically don’t have coverage and pull stories that would not have otherwise been told, and share them statewide. Read More
The concert will air on WGTE FM 91 on Friday, July 8 and WGTE HD on Sunday, July 10 Toledo, Ohio (June 30, 2022) — WGTE Public Media will be recording and broadcasting the Independence Day concert at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums. This concert, performed by the Toledo Concert Band, will feature members of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra on the verandah of the historic Hayes Home. The Hayes Presidential Library & Museums’ annual Independence Day Concert is on Monday, July 4 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Read More
“After Hours” accompanies the Business | Life 360 TV program as Kristi K. hosts off-the-clock conversations with success-driven peopleTOLEDO, OHIO – May 6, 2022 – WGTE Public Media has launched a brand new podcast with Emmy-nominated TV host Kristi Hoffman, “Business | Life After Hours”. The podcast takes a deep dive into real-life topics at the intersection of business and life – after the work day ends. Read More
“Toledo Stories: In Pursuit of Justice” tells the story of Toledo’s Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE)TOLEDO, OHIO – April 27, 2022 – Join WGTE Public Media as it presents Toledo Stories: In Pursuit of Justice, a documentary about Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE). ABLE is a nonprofit legal aid firm that has been assisting people living in poverty for over 50 years. It will premiere on WGTE HD on Thursday, April 27 at 8 p.m. Read More
Ohio Learns 360 educational initiative will provide out-of-school-time programs and resources to the region’s youth, grades K-5Toledo, Ohio (March 24, 2022) — WGTE Public Media will be working with local summer and afterschool programs throughout northwest Ohio to address disruptions to learning caused during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to a partnership between Ohio’s eight PBS stations and the Ohio Department of Education. Read More
The Ohio Newsroom Now Seeks Managing Editor to Lead Ohio’s Largest Daily Statewide Radio and Digital News Service Toledo, Ohio (March 3, 2022) — The Ohio Newsroom, Ohio’s largest daily statewide radio and digital news service, is officially launching today thanks to a twoyear, $375,000 grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). Read More
