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Bowling Green's WBGU-TV Cuts PBS Programming Amid Budget Crisis

1/17/2026

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Bowling Green State University’s WBGU-TV will cease airing PBS programming after June 30 due to federal funding cuts totaling $1.1 million annually, over 40% of its budget.
The university says public broadcasting is important for enriching society.
WBGU-TV will shift to limited operations focused on livestreaming university events and performances.
Most local households will still access PBS through other stations.
WBGU-TV will phase out locally produced shows.

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Bowling Green State University’s WBGU-TV will cease airing PBS programming after June 30 due to federal funding cuts totaling $1.1 million annually, over 40% of its budget.
The university says public broadcasting is important for enriching society.
WBGU-TV will shift to limited operations focused on livestreaming university events and performances.
Most local households will still access PBS through other stations.
WBGU-TV will phase out locally produced shows.