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“Rethinking Jails + Justice” Press Release

WGTE PUBLIC MEDIA TO HOST FREE COMMUNITY TOWN HALL EVENT TO DISCUSS CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORMThe “Rethinking Jails + Justice” project is in collaboration with The Board of Lucas County Commissioners and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Safety + Justice ChallengeTOLEDO, OHIO – January 8, 2024 – Beginning in January 2024, WGTE Public Media, in collaboration with The Board of Lucas County Commissioners and the John D. and Catherine T. Read More

New Episodes of Finding Festivals

WGTE Public Media is proud to present the full 13-episode season of Finding Festivals, created by local producer and show host Haylie Robinson. The series aims to unite communities through education and entertainment as Robinson travels throughout Ohio and Michigan, experiencing and sharing the story of many well-known festivals and events. The series' first episode will air on WGTE HD on Saturday, September 9 at 10:30 a.m. and new episodes air beginning on October 14 at 10:30 a.m. on WGTE HD. Read More

New Toledo Stories: Freedom Means Never Surrender

Join WGTE Public Media along with The Anastasia Fund and the Northwest Ohio Polish Cultural Center as it presents Toledo Stories: Freedom Means Never Surrender, a documentary that traces the exceptionally heroic lives of Colonel Marian Wojciechowski and Wladyslawa Poniecka-Wojciechowski. A live in-person premiere event is being held Friday, September 8 at 6 p.m. at the Franciscan Center building at Lourdes University. It will premiere on WGTE HD on Thursday, September 14 at 8 p.m. Read More

New FM 91 Special “Late Night Klezmer with the Berlin Philharmonic”

“Late Night Klezmer with the Berlin Philharmonic” celebrates the eminent composer Samuel Adler.TOLEDO, OHIO – August 16, 2022 – Join WGTE Public Media as it presents the one-night special, “Late Night Klezmer with the Berlin Philharmonic” on Thursday, September 7 at 8 p.m. on FM 91. Read More

Toledo Library Partners with WGTE for Toledo Stories

Release from the Toledo Lucas County Public LibraryThe Toledo Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) and WGTE Public Media proudly announce an exciting new partnership to bring the local community a captivating video series, "Toledo Stories." This collaborative effort seeks to preserve and share the rich history, culture, and stori Read More

New Voices Around Us® Podcasts

“Voices Around Us®” aims to amplify the community’s voices and share diverse stories and backgrounds.TOLEDO, OHIO – August 3, 2023 –WGTE Public Media’s “Voices Around Us®” podcast series officially launches on Tuesday, August 8th with six brand new podcasts at www.wgte.org/vau. WGTE is working with community experts and voices to launch these new podcasts that cover a variety of important topics. Read More

Raising Up Ohio's Women Podcast

“Raising Up Ohio’s Women” aims to share the stories and historic accomplishments of some of the most influential women in Ohio  TOLEDO, OHIO – July 6, 2023 –WGTE Public Media has launched a new FM 91 broadcast and podcast series “Raising Up Ohio’s Women.” The series will air 26 episodes for 26 consecutive weeks each highlighting a woman from Ohio. Read More

"The House That Love Built" Wins a Bronze Telly Award

TOLEDO, OHIO – May 25, 2023 –WGTE announced today its Toledo Stories documentary, “The House That Love Built”, is a Bronze Telly Winner in Television – Public Interest/Awareness in the record breaking 44th Annual Telly Awards. Read More

Public Media Giving Days

We're excited about Public Media Giving Days beginning May 1! Read More