Press Room

WGTE’s mission is “civic improvement by the innovative use of technology to enlighten, educate, enrich, engage, entertain, empower, and explore,” and we take pride in doing that everyday. Part of that mission is to engage the northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan community through partnerships, television, radio and educational outreach. On this page, you can find out how WGTE is engaging with local media and the community and assets you may need to engage with us. Included are recent announcements and press releases, contact information and recent press coverage.

If you are from the press and would like to speak to someone about WGTE or to set up an interview, please call Theresa Bush, Marketing and Communications Manager, at (419) 380-4646 or .

WGTE In The News

Toledo Blade: WGTE Board Names Four New Directors

Toledo Blade: Signature Bakes and Showstoppers Return to WGTE

Toledo Blade: 2017 Rough Draft Diaries Wins Touchstone Award

Toledo Blade: Encore! Tells the History of the Valentine

Toledo Blade: WGTE-TV Offers New Local Business Show

Toledo Blade: FCC Incentive Auction Ends With Few TV Changes

Toledo Blade: 'Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War'

Toledo Blade: Durant to Address State of TPS at Event

Recent Press Releases

WGTE Public Media Announces New Podcast

Toledo, Ohio - WGTE Public Media in partnership with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra is releasing a new radio podcast series beginning September 13 at 3:30 p.m.. Toledo SymphonyLab™ is a weekly half... Read more
WGTE FM 91 Introduces New Programs

Toledo, Ohio —WGTE Public Media will begin broadcasting a selection of new programs July 1 on WGTE FM 91.3 in Toledo, WGLE FM 90.7 in Lima, WGBE FM 90.9 in Bryan and WGDE FM 91.9 in Defiance.... Read more
WGTE Hosts Free Family Fun Day

TOLEDO, Ohio – WGTE Public Media invites the community to its annual Free Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter. The educational event is designed... Read more
WGTE Introduces a New Locally Produced Business Show

TOLEDO, Ohio – WGTE Public Media will premiere Business 360º with Kristi Hoffman on WGTE HD May 18 at 8:30 p.m. This new 30-minute, magazine-style program will take a look at regional business... Read more