Press Releases

Lakeshore Public Media (WLPR 89.1 FM) is proud to announce the launch of its final radio pledge drive of the fiscal year, aptly named the "Build LPM" Radio Pledge Drive, running from September 19 to September 27.

Thanks to a generous matching grant from the Legacy Foundation and an additional commitment from Lakeshore board member Sue Eleuterio and her husband Tom Sourlis, donations made to Lakeshore's "Building Blocks" initiative will now be matched 2:1

Lakeshore Public Media announces honorees for the Building Block Breakfast: Fueling the Future, scheduled for September 25 from 8-10 a.m. at the Dean & Barbara White Community Center in Merrillville. The breakfast will feature the presentation of the Champion of Early Childhood Development awards, celebrating those who have significantly impacted early childhood education and development in the region

Lakeshore Public Media, in partnership with Crown Point Community Library, announces two community events in September that focus on volunteerism in Northwest Indiana. The events will take place at the Crown Point Public Library on September 9 at 6 p.m. and September 19 at 10 a.m. Both are open to the public and free of charge.

Lakeshore Public Media has announced the appointment of Arriana Franco as its new Development Coordinator. Franco, a Hammond native and seasoned professional in the nonprofit sector, joins the team with a strong background in marketing, donor engagement, project management, and strategic planning.

Lakeshore Public Media’s “Gamenight” will cover northwest Indiana high school football across multiple mediums by airing live scores, player and team analysis, interviews and highlights every Friday night at 6 p.m., beginning August 23.

Hosted by producer Dee Dotson, “Meet the Mayor” invites listeners to delve into insightful discussions with key leaders shaping communities across Northwest Indiana.

With a robust background in journalism and a deep commitment to inclusivity and community engagement, Robinson's arrival aims to elevate storytelling for Northwest Indiana.

Lakeshore Public Media announced they will host the Building Blocks Breakfast: Fueling the Future on September 25, from 8-10 a.m. at the Dean & Barbara White Community Center in Merrillville. This event will serve as the official launch of Lakeshore’s "Building Blocks'' initiative, a comprehensive multimedia project aimed at exploring the science behind early childhood development as well as the issues and obstacles that many families face, while identifying tools and resources that can help give children the best start to a successful life.

Lakeshore PBS will provide live coverage of the CNN Presidential Debate on Thursday, June 27, at 8 p.m.