Student filmmakers at Rochester Institute of Technology will have a new opportunity to strive for, thanks to a collaboration between RIT and WXXI. RIT Shorts, a new, biannual series that will showcase ...

WXXI Public Media is reshaping its future after losing $1.9M in federal funding, focusing on local production, partnerships and new revenue.

During "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/7/25, we discuss the future of environmental justice under the Trump ...

Silverstein will stay with WXXI as its board of trustees searches for a successor. “Norm’s commitment to local journalism, dedication to embracing technology for the betterment of public media, and ...

In October 2022, RBR+TVBR first reported on the acquisition of a Class A FM facility in the Rochester, N.Y., market by WXXI Public Media. That purchase is now complete, with closing coming on Tuesday ...

During "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/5/25, we discuss the results of the recent election. Then, we talk with young ...

WXXI Public Broadcasting in Rochester, NY has closed on the acquisition of silent WJZR Rochester from North Coast Radio for $ 1.2 Million. It gives WXXI a second full-market FM signal to augment its ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Four broadcast television stations serving the Rochester television market have begun offering NextGen TV, aka ATSC 3.0 broadcast signals. The launch included WHAM-TV (the Deerfield ...

There are four days and counting until area television stations shut off their analog signals and begin transmitting exclusively in digital. If you're still not ready, consult "DTV 101: Get the ...

Alaska Public Media promoted Linda Wei to COO and SVP of content. She previously worked for Nashville PBS from 2003–18, her highest position being director of digital strategies. Her first job in ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The leading television stations serving the Rochester television market today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.