Summary
South Dakota Public Broadcasting is cutting back on local news and increasing coverage of youth sports after losing federal funding. The federal government, under pressure from President Trump, has withdrawn $1.1 billion in funding for public media, affecting local PBS and NPR stations.
Key Facts
- South Dakota Public Broadcasting has lost federal funding.
- The funding cut is part of a broader federal decision to withdraw $1.1 billion from public media.
- The broadcaster plans to focus more on youth sports and less on local news.
- The loss of funds amounts to $2.3 million for South Dakota's network.
- Public media supporters are concerned about the impact on educational content and local journalism.
- Some local people see this funding cut as a positive move due to beliefs about media bias.
- South Dakota's public media network operates both TV and radio stations.
- The network was already under financial stress before the federal cuts.