Kansas City newsies are begging for more local cash as federal funds dry up . . . The public pleading kinda contradicts years of insistence that they weren't depended on government money.
On the bright side . . .
More tote bags and even better swag giveaways along with contest call-in shout outs could be part of the future for local listeners who mistakenly believed they were too good for typical radio revenue schemes.
Check-it . . .
"KCUR has been preparing for financial strain amid major cuts to the main funding source for many local public media stations.
"The big picture: KCUR general manager Sarah Morris said the station, which provides trusted news and cultural programming, will rely even more on its local audience to keep operations running."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .
Axios: KCUR rallies local support as federal funding cuts loom
KMBC: Public broadcasting cuts threaten nonprofit newsrooms
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