WPSU-TV and radio will become part of Philadelphia-based WHYY, under a plan Penn State trustees unanimously approved Monday, a month after the board's finance committee rejected a similar proposal but one that would have cost the university $17 million over five years. The approved plan does not include that subsidy from Penn State.

Thursday, October 16th at 8 p.m.
On WPSU’s next Conversations Live, we’ll talk with experts about the current state of public media, the outlook for news outlets and the challenges journalists across the country are facing. We'll also take
your calls. Thursday night at 8:00 on WPSU-FM & WPSU-TV.
On WPSU’s next Conversations Live, we’ll talk with experts about the current state of public media, the outlook for news outlets and the challenges journalists across the country are facing. We'll also take
your calls. Thursday night at 8:00 on WPSU-FM & WPSU-TV.
Friday, October 17 at 11:00 a.m. & Monday, October 20th at 8:00 p.m.
This month's varied performances from Penn State's School of Music will include spooky music by Camille Saint-Saens for violin and piano; Debussy transcribed for saxophones; Renaissance choral music, and Beethoven's Symphony No. 8 in F.
This month's varied performances from Penn State's School of Music will include spooky music by Camille Saint-Saens for violin and piano; Debussy transcribed for saxophones; Renaissance choral music, and Beethoven's Symphony No. 8 in F.
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Editor’s note: This story was updated at 5:45 p.m. to correct that Sen. Martin’s father was an East Hempfield Township police officer.
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On Nov. 4, you may be asked to consider candidates who want to make decisions on local taxes, public safety, and more in your community. Here’s what you need to know.
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Penn State fired head football coach James Franklin on Sunday, less than 24 hours after a 22-21 home loss to Northwestern.
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The sale of WPSU will be the topic of a special Penn State board of trustees' finance committee meeting at 2 p.m. Monday. The public has until 8 a.m. Monday to submit comments.
Visit the WPSU studios for a family-friendly evening on October 22: a free screening of "Pennsylvania Legends and Lore: Ghosts of the Commonwealth," followed by a ticketed pumpkin-carving workshop with artist Terry Watson.
This month, during Cartober, donate your terrifying old car, truck, motorcycle, RV, or boat to WPSU. We'll even pick it up at no cost to you.
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President Trump's announcement comes days before active duty members would have missed their first full paycheck as the shutdown of the federal government continues.
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The shutdown is forcing the closure of a number of America's beloved cultural institutions starting Sunday. Twenty-one Smithsonian museums, its research centers and the National Zoo are all affected.
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The small town of Leland, Miss., was rocked by the shooting, which took place late Friday.
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At 92, Cameroon's President aul Biya is running for an eighth term on Sunday — a reminder of how Africa's aging leaders continue to cling to power, even as their nations face unrest, corruption, and calls for change.
The Local Groove, Saturday nights at 9:00 on WPSUk, features music written and recorded by musicians right here in central and northern Pennsylvania. You can submit your origninal music to the show at https://localmusic.wpsu.org/
It's folk season on WPSU: you can hear The Folk Show every Saturday afternoon from 1 to 5 p.m. until the next Metropolitan Opera radio season starts in December. And join us year-round to hear The Folk Show, Sunday nights from 10 to midnight on WPSU.