KUAC adds more news programming to radio lineup

November 4, 2015

KUAC has made two additions to its weekday news lineup on KUAC 89.9 FM and KUAC HD.

Starting Monday, the station again began airing Alaska News Nightly at 6 p.m. The program returns after a four-month hiatus due to budget constraints.

“Alaska news is important to Alaskans, and we are glad to offer this service as long as it is available and affordable,” said KUAC General Manager Keith Martin.

KUAC was able to negotiate with Alaska Public Media, the parent company of Alaska Public Radio, to bring back Alaska News Nightly temporarily through June 30. Martin hopes to work with the company to negotiate an affordable long-term plan, but noted that the state and university budget are expected to be tight next year as well.

KUAC also recently formed a partnership with a local newspaper, the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, to provide a 5-minute local news segment weekdays at 5:45 p.m.

“As budgets shrink, creative solutions like this partnership are a way for news organizations like KUAC and the News-Miner to affordably offer more comprehensive coverage of their communities,” Martin said. “That benefits the organizations and serves the public good.”

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