Louisville Public Media is proud to announce “Where Y’all Really From,” a new podcast and the inaugural release from LPM’s Podcast Incubator program. It’s a question all Asian Americans get at least once: “Where are you from? … No,… Read More
Category: Press Releases
Louisville Public Media Expands Development Department With Three New Hires
Louisville Public Media is happy to announce the hiring of Cara Hicks as Digital Membership Manager, Marquel Lett as Director of Donor Relations, and Katherine Six as Grants Manager in its development department. The hirings fulfill… Read More
Louisville Public Media and Waterfront Park Cancel Remaining WFPK Waterfront Wednesday Season
After careful consideration, 91.9 WFPK Independent Louisville and Waterfront Park have decided to cancel the remaining two 2021 WFPK Waterfront Wednesday shows. “This was a difficult decision, especially because it felt so good to be together with our community after… Read More
90.5 WUOL Presents 2021 New Lens Concert & Talk Series, Beginning Sept. 2021 at 21c Museum Hotel in Louisville
90.5 WUOL Classical Louisville is proud to continue a collaboration with 21c Museum Hotel to present the New Lens concert series. Exploring diverse and intriguing sounds and ideas in new music, art and society, this season of New Lens begins Sept. 12, 2021 at 21c Museum… Read More
89.3 WFPL Hires Breya Jones as Breaking News Reporter
Louisville Public Media has hired Breya Jones as Breaking News Reporter for 89.3 WFPL. In this new position, Jones will cover quick-hit coverage of breaking and emerging news, delivering news coverage that is topical and responsive to the daily news… Read More
91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Park Announce 2021 WFPK Waterfront Wednesday Season
LOUISVILLE, Ky – 91.9 WFPK Independent Louisville and Waterfront Park are proud to announce the 19th season of WFPK Waterfront Wednesday. Louisville’s favorite concert series returns on Wednesday, July 14, with Houndmouth (9 p.m.), The Jesse Lees (7:30 p.m.) and… Read More
Louisville Public Media Hires Yasmine Jumaa as 89.3 WFPL Race and Equity Reporter
Louisville Public Media has hired Yasmine Jumaa as Race and Equity Reporter for 89.3 WFPL. In this new position and as part of the new WFPL City Team led by City Editor Amina Elahi, Jumaa will cover stories about people… Read More
Louisville Public Media Hires Roberto Roldan as 89.3 WFPL City Government and Politics Reporter
Louisville Public Media has hired Roberto Roldan as City Government and Politics Reporter for 89.3 WFPL. In this role, Roldan will cover local government, public institutions and how officials’ decisions affect people who live in Louisville. He said he fell… Read More
Louisville Public Media Hires Clare Roth as 89.3 WFPL News Editor
Louisville Public Media has hired Clare Roth as news editor for 89.3 WFPL. In this role, Roth will lead a team of reporters covering education, the environment and health. “I was first drawn to the job because of WFPL’s coverage—context-rich,… Read More
LOUISVILLE PUBLIC MEDIA RECIPIENT OF AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT’S FIRST PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT IN PUBLIC RADIO
The American Journalism Project (AJP) today announced four transformative new grants to Louisville Public Media, The Nevada Independent, Outlier and WFAE. These multiyear investments will add critical business capacity to outstanding local news organizations to ensure long-term sustainability and growth…. Read More