Lakeshore Public Media to host Be My Neighbor Day Event The event will take place September 24, 2022, and will be held at the local family-owned and operated farm, Harvest Thyme, located in Lowell, Indiana. Lowell, IN –   Lakeshore Public Media, with support from Fred Rogers Productions and PNC Grow Up Great, will partner with Harvest…

James Muhammad to step down as CEO, President of Lakeshore Public MediaAfter extensive conversations, leaders at Lakeshore Public Media have reorganized Lakeshore Sports in efforts to enhance coverage. Lakeshore Public Media’s local prep sports coverage returns August 19. After extensive conversations, leaders at Lakeshore Public Media have reorganized Lakeshore Sports in efforts to enhance coverage.…

James Muhammad to step down as CEO, President of Lakeshore Public MediaBoard Chair makes his confidence clear for Lakeshore Public Media to continue to advance and evolve following Muhammad’s announcement. MERRILLVILLE, IN – James A. Muhammad announced today that he will be stepping down as the President and CEO of Lakeshore Public Media on September…

Lakeshore Public Media’s Community Advisory Board elected officials MERRILLVILLE, IN –   Lakeshore Public Media, which operates Lakeshore PBS and Lakeshore Public Radio, recently held elections of officers for the organization’s Community Advisory Board (CAB), which confirmed a new chair and vice chair for the group. Gary Wilson, a Northwest Indiana native who initially took an…

Lakeshore Public Media partners with Festival of the LakesLakeshore helps sponsor annual event hosted by Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. and the City of Hammond at Wolf Lake Memorial Park in Hammond, Ind HAMMOND—Lakeshore Public Media is one of nine Gold Sponsors for the upcoming Festival of the Lakes, an annual event hosted by Mayor Thomas…

Lakeshore Public Media launches major giving network Merrillville— Lakeshore Public Media, which operates Lakeshore PBS and Lakeshore Public Radio, announced the establishment of the Lakeshore Leadership League, a major giving network intended to nurture the nonprofit organization’s current major donors as well as attract new individuals who can contribute significant financial gifts of support to…

Lakeshore Public Media President becomes newest member of One Region board Lakeshore Public Media President becomes newest member of One Region board President and CEO of Lakeshore Public Media, James A. Muhammad is the newest member on the Opportunities Council board for One Region; an organization comprised of top executives from Lake, Porter, and La…

Lakeshore PBS launches new season of local series ‘Friends and Neighbors’ June 15 MERRILLVILLE. — Lakeshore PBS’ award-winning local series “Friends and Neighbors” is set to premiere its fourth season Wednesday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m. The half-hour program celebrates and explores life in Northwest Indiana by showcasing the local lifestyle, cultural perspectives, philanthropic efforts,…

Lakeshore Public Media honors Pride month with special programming Lakeshore Public Media commemorates Pride month with special programming scheduled to air this month on Lakeshore Public Radio’s “Regionally Speaking” and Lakeshore PBS’ “Friends and Neighbors.” “The opportunity to start conversations and tell stories about all members of our society to help promote understanding and compassion,…

Chris Nolte steps away from the mic at Lakeshore Public Radio Lakeshore Public Radio’s Chris Nolte announced his resignation after 13 years with the station. One of the most recognizable voices from Northwest Indiana, Nolte has boasted a prominent career in broadcasting for nearly 40 years. Nolte was the long-time host of “Morning Edition” on…

Lakeshore Public Media’s James Muhammad joins National Council at Valparaiso University James A. Muhammad, President and CEO of Lakeshore Public Media, recently became the newest addition to the National Council of Valparaiso University’s College of Business. “It’s an honor to be invited to serve on the National Council as it plays such a pivotal role…

Lakeshore PBS honored with eight Silver Telly Awards The 43rd annual Telly Awards honored Lakeshore PBS with eight Silver Telly awards across multiple categories. Of the more than 12,000 entries submitted from all 50 states and 5 continents, less than 10 percent of entries are chosen as winners of the Silver Telly. Winners represent the…

Lakeshore PBS wins multiple Communicator Awards including highest honors Lakeshore PBS received seven awards during the 28th Annual Communicator Awards held by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AVIA) including two of the competition’s highest honor, the Award of Excellence, as well as five Awards of Distinction. Lakeshore PBS’ local series “Friends & Neighbors”…

Tommy Williams, Michael Puente earn Best of Indiana Journalism awards Tommy Williams, host of “Lakeshore Sports” on Lakeshore Public Radio (WLPR 89.1FM), was awarded third place in the Radio Sports Reporting category of the 2021 Best of Indiana Journalism Awards held April 22 by the Indiana Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. A…

Lakeshore Public Radio’s new midday lineup starts April 4 As Lakeshore Public Radio (WLPR 89.1FM) reaches the halfway point of its 13th year on the air, the nonprofit Northwest Indiana based radio station has already confirmed an expansion of its over-the-air broadcast signal is nearly complete. Now the station has announced several new programs are…

Lakeshore Public Media earns Nonprofit Excellence Award from Crossroads Chamber Lakeshore Public Media, which operates Lakeshore PBS and Lakeshore Public Radio, received the Nonprofit Excellence Award from the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce Thursday evening at the second annual Business Excellence Awards. The Crossroads Chamber created this award to highlight a nonprofit organization’s services, fundraising…

Lakeshore Public Media President, CEO James A. Muhammad receives Richard Allen Award MERRILLVILLE, IN – Lakeshore Public Media’s President and CEO James A. Muhammad was recognized as a recipient of the 2022 Richard Allen Award at the recent United Negro College Fund Scholarship Gala hosted at Allen University. The award recognizes individuals who have led…

Lakeshore PBS series ‘Eye on the Arts’ wins first Public Media Award MERRILLVILLE, IN – Lakeshore PBS was once again recognized by a prestigious organization in broadcasting as its local production “Eye on the Arts” was awarded its first-ever Public Media Award by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA), which came in the Short Form…

Lakeshore PBS, Lakeshore Public Radio to air Indiana State of the State Address Lakeshore PBS and Lakeshore Public Radio will broadcast Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s State of the State Address live on Tuesday, January 11 at 6 p.m. Lakeshore PBS broadcasts on channel 56 over the air as well as on DirecTV, Dish Network and…

Lakeshore Public Radio to boost signal, expand coverage area MERRILLVILLE, IN – Lakeshore Public Radio (WLPR 89.1FM) plans to make technical improvements in early 2022 that will strengthen their over-the-air broadcast signal allowing the station to increase its population coverage by 75 percent. The upgrade that will increase the station’s operational capacity from 1,100 watts…

Lakeshore PBS returns to RCN Cable Network in Chicago MERRILLVILLE, IN – Lakeshore PBS, a public television station that serves communities throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, has returned to Chicago area cable provider RCN Cable Network after a nearly three year hiatus. Lakeshore PBS (WYIN) can currently be found on RCN Channel 44. The cable network is also…

Lakeshore PBS wins Chicago Emmy for local series ‘Eye on the Arts’ MERRILLVILLE, IN – The Lakeshore PBS series “Eye on the Arts” has won a Chicago/Midwest Emmy Award in the Outstanding Achievement for Arts/Entertainment category, which was announced during the 63rd annual Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards show that aired Sunday, December 5. While Lakeshore PBS has received…

Lakeshore PBS earns Chicago Emmy Nomination for Second Straight Year MERRILLVILLE, IN – The Lakeshore PBS series Eye on the Arts has received two Chicago/Midwest Emmy Award nominations in the Outstanding Achievement for Arts/Entertainment category.  This announcement comes on the heels of a nomination in the same category during the 2020 awards. “Being recognized again by such…

Indiana Arts Commission Awards Lakeshore Public Media Project Support Grant to Spotlight Art across Northwest Indiana Earlier today, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced it has awarded Lakeshore Public Media an Arts Project Support grant program for its local series Eye on the Arts. “We are thrilled that the Indiana Arts Commission has continued to…

Lakeshore PBS Earns Four National Telly Awards for Local Series Segments and Non-Broadcast Work The 42nd Telly Awards were recently announced and Lakeshore PBS was recognized with four national awards, including its highest award for a video about the Old Joliet Prison. “We are thrilled that our work – showcasing some of the great stories…

Lakeshore PBS Now Available in HD on MediaCom Cable Systems Across Northwest Indiana and Illinois Lakeshore PBS is now available in HD on many MediaCom cable systems across the Chicagoland viewing area. In the Kentland, Roselawn and Kankakee County viewing area, Lakeshore PBS is now available in HD on channel 716 and SD channel 16.  In…

Lakeshore PBS Recognized by Indiana Broadcasters with 2021 Cardinal Community Service Award for Friends & Neighbors series The Indiana Broadcasters Association has awarded Lakeshore PBS with its fourth annual Cardinal Community Service Award for its program Friends & Neighbors series, highlighting Northwest Indiana organizations and businesses who went above and beyond during the pandemic. “The unprecedented events…

Lakeshore PBS Brings Asian Perspectives to Chicagoland with NHK Newsline and NHK WORLD-JAPAN Sub-Channel Amid the rise of anti-Asian harassment and hate crimes across the U.S., Lakeshore PBS is sharing more stories and insights from an Asian perspective through its partnership with NHK WORLD-JAPAN. “Asia is an enormous region of the globe with a huge…

Lakeshore PBS Launches New Season of Emmy-Nominated Eye On The Arts and In Studio on March 24 Lakeshore PBS is pleased to announce that they will be airing new episodes of two its locally-produced programs, Eye On The Arts and In Studio on March 24. Eye on the Arts is a half hour program that…

Lakeshore Public Media to Broadcast the State of Education and the Workforce 2021 in March Lakeshore Public Media announced today it will be broadcasting the upcoming joint State of Education and the Workforce 2021 address in March on Lakeshore PBS and Lakeshore Public Radio. State leaders will discuss Indiana’s talent pipeline, focusing on the future…

Lakeshore Public Media Completes Critical Infrastructure Upgrades Thanks to Grant from Legacy Foundation With final funds provided by the Legacy Foundation, Lakeshore Public Media announced today that it has completed the final phase of its critical system infrastructure upgrades. In late 2020, the public broadcaster began work to implement the final step of its two-stage…

Lakeshore PBS and Lakeshore Public Radio to broadcast Governor Holcomb’s 2021 State of the State Live in January Lakeshore Public Media announced today it will be broadcasting the Governor’s upcoming Indiana State of the State in January on Lakeshore PBS and Lakeshore Public Radio. Each year, Indiana’s Governor addresses both houses of the state legislature,…

Lakeshore PBS Bringing More Current Affairs and Lifestyle Programming to its Schedule in January Starting in January, Lakeshore PBS will offer more weekday programming that showcases arts and crafts, travel and a variety of news from a world perspective. “With the abundance of children programming available daily across Chicagoland, we are shifting to more general…

Lakeshore Public Media Nominated for Two National Public Media Awards for Community Engagement and Arts Programming The National Educational Telecommunications Association recently announced its finalists for their 52nd Annual Public Media Awards today, and Lakeshore Public Media was nominated in two categories. The NETA Public Media Awards honor members’ work in education, community engagement, marketing/communications and…

Lakeshore Public Media Partnering with Indiana Public Broadcasters to Roll Out Datacasting to Aid At-Home Learning Lakeshore Public Media is one of several  Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations to receive $6.7 million in grants to use  datacasting to provide educational materials to students who lack broadband connections for at-home learning. “Datacasting has the potential to impact…

Lakeshore Public Radio and Lakeshore PBS to Once Again Air Governor Holcomb’s Weekly Coronavirus Briefings Beginning on Dec. 2, Lakeshore Public Media will air Governor Eric Holcomb’s weekly briefings about the status of Covid-19 efforts across the state as they are once again made available to television stations for broadcast. In partnership with the Indiana…

Lakeshore Public Radio Partners with Legacy Foundation to Share “Neighborhood Voice“ of Minority Owned Businesses In partnership with the Legacy Foundation, Lakeshore Public Radio has developed a feature that shares insights and information from some of the region’s minority owned business. “Neighborhood Voice” airs on Tuesdays at 7:23 AM on 89.1 FM.  The 10 to…

Lakeshore PBS to Air New Music Program In Studio Featuring Local and National Artists Starting November 4 Lakeshore PBS will premiere a new local series in November that focuses on musical performances in an intimate setting that highlights the artists and their approach to songwriting. Lakeshore PBS is proud to launch In Studio, a program…

Lakeshore PBS Livestream Now Available Lakeshore Public Media announced today that Lakeshore PBS (WYIN channel 56) can now be streamed live online and on the PBS video app via your favorite streaming device starting October 22. “Serving nearly 3.3 million households across Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, we are proud to offer viewers an additional option to…

Lakeshore Public Radio and Lakeshore PBS to Broadcast 2020 Gubernatorial Debates Live in October Lakeshore Public Media  announced that it will broadcast the two  2020 Indiana gubernatorial debates live on Lakeshore PBS and Lakeshore Public Radio. “Lakeshore Public Media strives to bring programming and outreach events that engage our audience – especially those in Northwest…

Lakeshore Public Radio Partners with League of Women Voters to Broadcast Local Debates in October Lakeshore Public Radio  is partnering with the League of Women Voters of the Calumet Area and Porter County to broadcast several local Northwest Indiana debates in advance of the upcoming elections. The first series of debates will air on Wednesday,…

Lakeshore Public Media to Moderate and Broadcast Congressional Debate for District 1 on October 6th In partnership with the League of Women Voters of the Calumet Area, Porter County, and LaPorte County, Lakeshore Public Media will host the U.S. Congress, Indiana District 1 Debate on Tuesday, October 6th.   “Lakeshore Public Media strives to provide…

Chicago Emmys Nominate Lakeshore PBS for Outstanding Achievement in Arts Programming for Local Series Eye on the Arts Lakeshore PBS is pleased to announce that they have been nominated for a 2020 Chicago / Midwest Emmy for its locally-produced series, Eye on the Arts. “We are thrilled that our work – showcasing some of the…

Lakeshore Public Media Partners with Local Filmmakers to Share Documentaries with Educators around the Region Merrillville  –  Lakeshore Public Media is partnering with local producers and funders to bring two local documentaries to its streaming platform for students and educators across the region. “Our goal for providing this programming is simple: to keep students and…

Friends & Neighbors is Semifinalist for Current’s “Local That Works“ Grant Lakeshore Public Media recently submitted work on Friends & Neighbors for a Local that Works grant submission through Current.org.  Current is the nonprofit news service for and about public media in the U.S. that reaches public broadcasting professionals, including radio and TV station employees, independent producers,…

Lakeshore Public Media Nominated for Two Spectrum Awards for Community Impact by the Indiana Broadcasters Association Indianapolis – The Indiana Broadcasters Association announced the finalists for their 2020 Spectrum Awards on Monday, and Lakeshore Public Media was nominated for two awards for local impact for markets outside Indianapolis. The 33rd Annual Spectrum Awards recognizes broadcast…

New Season of Political Roundtable Indiana Week in Review to Air on Lakeshore Starting September 6 Lakeshore Public Media is airing the new season of Indiana Week in Review starting Sunday, September 6. Watch at 8:30 am on Lakeshore PBS and listen at 9:30 am on Lakeshore Public Radio. Statehouse reporter Brandon Smith serves as…

Lakeshore PBS Recognized by Indiana Broadcasters with Cardinal Award for Race and Justice: Here and Now Conversation Lakeshore PBS has been recognized for its efforts to engage in a live conversation with community leaders, political figures and law enforcement to discuss recent events related to the protests surrounding the death of George Floyd in Minnesota.…

Lakeshore PBS Honored for Storytelling Excellence with Multiple Telly Awards for Locally Produced Work Lakeshore Public Media is pleased to announce that Lakeshore PBS has won multiple Telly Awards, which honors excellence in video and television across all screens. “We are thrilled that our work – showcasing some of the great stories to come out…

Lakeshore Public Media to Host “Race and Justice: Here and Now” Conversation on Police Reform on July 8th  MERRILLVILLE— Lakeshore Public Media will host a live discussion about police training, tactics, and options for reform as part of its ongoing community conversation, Race and Justice: Here and Now. “Cities across the country, including our local communities,…

Lakeshore Public Media Postponing this Year’s Professional Women’s Conference until September 2021 In light of the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments and after careful consideration, Lakeshore Public Media has decided to postpone the 2020 Lakeshore Professional Women’s Conference until September 16, 2021. “For eight years, Lakeshore Public Media has been hosting the Professional Women’s Conference,” said James A. Muhammad, President and CEO of Lakeshore Public Media.  “Postponing this…

Lakeshore Public Media to Host Second “Race and Justice: Here and Now” Conversation on Wednesday, June 24th MERRILLVILLE—Lakeshore Public Media will host a second live conversation to discuss recent events related to the protests surrounding the death of George Floyd in Minnesota, with young activists, law enforcement and young educators scheduled to participate. “Cities across…

Lakeshore Public Media to Host Conversation “Race and Justice: Here and Now” on Tuesday, June 9th Lakeshore Public Media is hosting a live conversation with community leaders, political figures and law enforcement to discuss recent events related to the protests surrounding the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. “Here in Northwest Indiana, we are facing…

Lakeshore PBS to air Downton Abbey Marathon as PBS rights expire Starting Friday at 5:30pm, Lakeshore PBS will bring you all six seasons of Downton Abbey. This will be the last time to watch all of the episodes on Lakeshore PBS before the broadcast and streaming rights end for PBS on June 30, 2020. Created…

Lakeshore Public Radio and Lakeshore PBS to Air Governor Holcomb’s Press Conference on Protests Live MERRILLVILLE— Lakeshore Public Media is using its media resources to inform viewers and listeners in response to recent protests from around the state. At  12:30 pm, Lakeshore Public Radio and Lakeshore PBS will air the live news conference by Gov.…

Reporter Michael Puente is a Finalist for a Peter Lisagor Award for Best Public Affairs Programming for Lakeshore Public Radio Lakeshore Public Media is pleased to announce that Michael Puente has been nominated for a prestigious Peter Lisagor Award by the Chicago Headline Club for quality journalism. Puente’s remembrance of Richard Hatcher, the former Mayor…

Lakeshore PBS Completes $500,000 Update to its Transmission System with Most Recent Investment Lakeshore Public Media announced today it has completed a planned upgrade to its Lakeshore PBS transmission system that prepares the station for the next generation of broadcasting. “Through the generous support of the NISOURCE Charitable Foundation, we are proud to announce that…

Lakeshore Public Media Looking to Share Viewer’s Stories in Time of Pandemic with IN This Together Effort Merrillville, IN – In this time of social distancing, Lakeshore Public Media is asking viewers to submit a short video or photo showing what people and families are doing at home during this pandemic to stay safe, stay…

Lakeshore PBS Presenting Local Educational Documentaries Online for the Rest of April MERRILLVILLE—  Lakeshore Public Media is partnering with local producers to bring three regional documentaries to its streaming platform until May 1. Lakeshore PBS and Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations across the state have partnered with the Indiana Department of Education to offer at-home learning…

Lakeshore Public Radio Continues to Update Listeners about the COVID 19 Outbreak Lakeshore Public Media is focusing its media resources and messaging to educate and inform viewers and listeners in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. Lakeshore Public Radio continues to broadcast the ongoing updates from Gov. Eric Holcomb and other state and health officials live…

Lakeshore PBS Announces At-Home Learning Initiative in Partnership with Indiana Department of Education and IPBS MERRILLVILLE— Lakeshore PBS and the Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations (IPBS) have partnered with the Indiana Department of Education (DOE) to offer at-home learning experiences for students in grades K-12 that align with Indiana curriculum standards. With schools across Indiana closed…

Lakeshore Public Media Serving Community with Ongoing Information on COVID 19 Lakeshore Public Media continues to focus its media resources and messaging to educate and inform viewers and listeners in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. Lakeshore Public Radio has initiated local conversations with key members of the community on its program Regionally Speaking, which airs…

Governor Holcomb and Mayor Hogsett announce coalition to flatten the COVID-19 curve across state, public invited to make commitment #INthistogether social distancing campaign aims to keep Hoosiers healthy and return Indiana to normal social interactions and business operations Partners supporting #INthistogether campaign include Eli Lilly, Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, Indianapolis Colts, Indiana University, and Purdue…

Lakeshore Public Media Serving Community with Ongoing Information on COVID 19 MERRILLVILLE— Lakeshore Public Media continues to focus its media resources and messaging to educate and inform viewers and listeners in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. “There is no telling how long this crisis will continue, but we will be there to inform listeners and…

Lakeshore Public Media Offers Community Information on COVID 19 MERRILLVILLE— Lakeshore Public Media announced today it is focusing its media resources and messaging to educate and inform viewers and listeners in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. “There is no telling how long this crisis will continue, but we will be there to inform listeners and…

Lakeshore PBS Asks Area Residents to Share Their Traditions On-Air this Holiday Season We would like you to share your holiday traditions. Lakeshore PBS is requesting video submissions that showcase how community members across the region celebrate the season for an upcoming holiday special. Lakeshore PBS, Northwest Indiana’s local public television station, is looking for…

Lakeshore PBS Nominated for 2019 Station of the Year by the Indiana Broadcasters Association Indianapolis – The Indiana Broadcasters Association announced the finalists for their 2019 Spectrum Awards today, and Lakeshore PBS was nominated for Station of the Year in markets outside Indianapolis. The 32nd Annual Spectrum Awards recognizes broadcast excellence for outstanding achievement in…

Lakeshore Public Radio and the Construction Advancement Foundation Partner on New Radio Effort MERRILLVILLE— Lakeshore Public Radio is partnering with the Construction Advancement Foundation of Northwest Indiana (CAF) for a new on-air feature called “Building Northwest Indiana Radio,” providing listeners with insights into the northwest Indiana construction industry. “Building and Construction is an integral part…

Lakeshore PBS Kicks Off the High School Football Season In August with the 30th Season of Prep Football Report MERRILLVILLE— Lakeshore PBS is proud to announce that it will air the 30th season of Prep Football Report (PFR) starting on August 22 at 7:30pm. In the late summer of 1989, the Northwest Indiana local public television station,…

Lakeshore PBS Returns to Full Power as New Transmitter is Certified and Operational MERRILLVILLE— Lakeshore Public Media announced today it was finally able to return to full power with the installation and certification of its new digital transmitter, restoring Lakeshore PBS broadcast service to the Chicagoland market. “We are proud to announce a resumption of…