Public media is a powerful and vital force in our communities, creating an environment where people are inspired to learn more about each other, do more to solve societal issues, and become their best possible selves.
PBS Fort Wayne promotes a love of learning throughout northeast Indiana, so our audiences have a fulfilling life in a strong, resilient, informed society.
At PBS Fort Wayne, our high-quality content is at the core of everything we do. And we amplify its power through engagement in the community, as well as partnerships with significant educational, arts and cultural institutions across the northeast Indiana region.
Community Impact: Content & Service Reports
We invite you to read and see the breadth and depth of our services in our Annual Reports to the Community and Local Content and Services Reports. Please click on the links below to download.
2022 Local Content & Service Report
In the age of social media, streaming platforms, and 24-hour news cycles, you might wonder: Why does public media still matter?
The answer is simple—public media matters because local stations like PBS Fort Wayne serve local communities!
At PBS Fort Wayne, our mission goes far beyond delivering programs. We exist to change lives, create community connections, and provide commercial-free access to reliable information, education, and culture.
Consider the free, expert-informed educational content such as found at pbslearningmedia.org that we offer. Through television programs, interactive games, mobile apps and hands-on activities, we set children –particularly in low-income areas -- on a path to school and lifetime success – all at no cost to families.
And each public media station—including PBS Fort Wayne—is locally managed, tailoring content and services to reflect the unique needs of our community. Programs such as Matters of The Mind, HealthLine, Life Ahead,arts IN focusand PrimeTime exist because viewers asked for them. We foster community connections that address critical local issues, verify facts, strengthen community bonds, share critical information and enrich society through programming that changes lives.
At PBS Fort Wayne, we’re proud to be part of your lives, and deeply grateful for your support in serving our community.
Together, we can ensure public media continues to highlight our region’s unique opportunities and remains a cornerstone of learning for generations to come.
