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PBS member station serving central-Indiana since 1969. Local productions include: Journey Indiana, Indiana Newsdesk, Nice Work, among others! ipm.org/tv

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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Learn more about Gene, the subject of WTIU's upcoming documentary, on our blog: www.ipm.org/blog/2026-09...
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"I Write as the Birds Sing": The Remarkable Literary Legacy of Gene Stratton-Porter
Before she became one of America's most celebrated authors, Gene Stratton-Porter was a young Indiana writer with an unwavering belief in her own voice. Discover how her bestselling novels, passion for...
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Reflecting on her career as a novelist, Gene Stratton-Porter once wrote, “I am a creature so saturated with earth, water and air that if I do not periodically work some of it out of my system in ink, my nearest and dearest cannot live with me.”
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
WTIU's upcoming historical nature documentary GENE STRATTON PORTER: MUSIC OF THE WILD premieres on WTIU and on the WTIU YouTube channel Sunday, March 7, 2027 at 8PM EST. Read about GSP's more than three-year journey on the IPM All-IN blog: www.ipm.org/.../wtiu-ann....
A colorized portrait of Gene Stratton-Porter, with a purple All IN blog logo in the upper righthand corner. White text at the bottom says: Gene Stratton-Porter Music of the Wild to premiere March 2027. I P M dot org slash blog
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Her vision and passion are reflected in a new generation of women who stand at the forefront of today’s national and international wildlife conservation efforts. Meet a few of them in this month's production blog: www.ipm.org/blog/2026-07...
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Living the Legacy: The Women of the Modern Conservation Movement
Gene Stratton-Porter's conservation legacy lives on through a new generation of women leading today's environmental movement. Meet some of the acclaimed authors, scientists, historians, and advocates ...
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Little more than a century ago, Hoosier novelist and naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter was one of the most famous and influential leaders of what was blossoming into America’s modern conservation movement.
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
See more of her writing this month on the IPM All-IN blog: www.ipm.org/blog/2026-06...
A black and white photo shows the members of the Izaak Walton League gathered for a large dinner reception in Chicago in April 1923. A purple frame surrounds the photo with the IPM All-IN Blog logo.
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
“We admit that we have handled those natural wonders in a spirit of insane recklessness." At the turn of the 20th century, Gene Stratton-Porter saw her girlhood home ravaged by development. The destruction led her to an unlikely path of environmentalism. 🌿
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
“This world has never known a country equal to ours in size, having greater natural beauty, diversity of scenery and wealth of animal and plant life...” began the front-page column of OUTDOOR AMERICA's December 1922 issue.
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Read about Gene's fascinating early career as a nature photographer in "Picture Perfect," the latest installment of the production blog for WTIU's upcoming documentary by Todd Gould. Full blog entry on our website: www.ipm.org/blog/2026-05...
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Picture Perfect: May 2026 Production Blog for "Gene Stratton-Porter: Music of the Wild"
Discover how Gene Stratton-Porter’s passion for photography transformed the way she documented the natural world, and explore how WTIU’s upcoming documentary Gene Stratton-Porter: Music of the Wild br...
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
"Life inside the home of novelist and naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter was anything but normal. Birds, butterflies and various other critters had free run of the entire 14-room cabin in Geneva, Indiana..."
Three young birds perch on a branch in one of Gene Stratton-Porter’s intimate wildlife photographs. A purple frame wraps the image with the IPM All-IN blog logo.
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
"Sitting in the bed of a moving truck while buffalo tried to eat the camera was not something I expected when I started at WTIU, but it is a moment I will never forget." Read "From Classroom to Production: A Student's Journey at WTIU" on the All-IN Blog: www.ipm.org/blog/2026-05...
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WFIU/WTIU News @wfiuwtiunews.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Good afternoon, Hoosiers! Today is the day of the primary election and we will be providing updates throughout the day. Check out our election coverage at ipm.org/election
A graphic that reads ELECTION 2026 with the WFIU and WTIU news logos beneath it. The background is the Indiana flag.
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom, who grew up in tiny Mitchell, Indiana, went on to become one of NASA's first astronauts, and was slated to become one of the first astronauts to land on the moon. Learn more about the Indiana legend in this short, 6-minute feature on WTIU's Journey Indiana:
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A Hoosier Amongst the Stars: The Wild Ride of Gus Grissom
Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom, who grew up in tiny Mitchell, Indiana, and went on to become one of NASA's first astronauts, and was slated to become one of the first astronauts to land on the moon.
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
We're so honored to share that WTIU's MAJOR TAYLOR: CHAMPION OF THE RACE been nominated for Outstanding Regional Documentary at the 47th annual News & Documentary Emmy® Awards! 🚴‍♂️🏆
A digital poster with an illustration of 20th century speed cyclist Major Taylor wearing a light blue racer's unitard. An American flag-patterned bandana is wrapped around his waist. Text on the right side of the poster says: Major Taylor Champion of the Race nominated for Outstanding Regional Documentary by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the 47th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards.
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Thank you so much for sharing! 🚴‍♂️🏆
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Pull back the curtain and witness the making of the musical soundtrack to WTIU's upcoming documentary, GENE STRATTON-PORTER: MUSIC OF THE WILD. 🍃⤵️
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Creating the Soundtrack to Gene Stratton-Porter: Music of the Wild
This behind-the-scenes feature highlights the creation of the musical soundtrack for the upcoming WTIU documentary "Gene Stratton-Porter: Music of the Wild", set to premiere in November 2026. Acclaime...
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 02/03/2026
Have you retired and then returned to the workforce? We want to hear from you. Please fill out our form: bit.ly/3UeMObS
A PBS News graphic asking, "Have you retired and then returned to the workforce?" prompts viewers to fill out a form as part of reporting.
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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Indiana Public Media director Mike Arnold recently shared his thoughts about what the future of public media can be. Take a look! ➡️ current.org/2026/02/its-...
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Opinion: It’s time for public radio to reclaim its educational identity
In a post-CPB world, embracing our original purpose as a “school of the sky” is not nostalgia — it is strategy.
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Black history = America's history 📢 Celebrate the 100th official #BlackHistoryMonth by taking a closer look at the lives of various Black Americans who have made indelible marks on our country! Full Blog: www.pbs.org/articles/wha...
A stylized photo of Thurgood Marshall leaving the Federal Court in Birmingham, Alabama, on February 29, 1956. He is one of hundreds marching. A piece of masking tape on the photo carries the title of a new documentary, "Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect"A stylized photo of Alexander Manly, editor and co-owner of the first ever black-owned daily newspaper, the Daily Record. A torn piece of paper reads, "American Coup: Wilmington 1898"A black-and-white portrait of singer Roberta Flack, lips parted as though she is singing in the photo. A torn piece of paper reads, "American Masters: Roberta Flack"
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 13/11/2025
More than 30 years after his death, the work of Bob Ross continues to engage viewers. to.pbs.org/49Hzu96
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Auction of Bob Ross paintings aims to fill funding gaps for public broadcasting
More than 30 years after his death, the work of artist and public television icon Bob Ross continues to engage audiences across the world. When Congress rescinded $1.1 billion allocated for public bro...
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WFIU Public Radio @wfiu.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
After an extensive search, WFIU & @wtiu.bsky.social are proud to welcome a new executive director this fall!
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
This past week, our community raised nearly $32,000 to support local news and educational programming. As we face new challenges and uncertain funding, your support truly is priceless. We couldn't do it without viewers like you. THANK YOU for standing with WTIU!
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
The award recognizes Sara Wittmeyer, Wes Akers, John Timm and Saddam Al-Zubaidi of Indiana University. 👏 Congratulations! And a big thank you to BEA for showcasing their excellent work.
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
"Archiving Airwaves: The Miley Collection" takes home the prize! ✨ The documentary by @wfiuwtiunews.bsky.social won Best of Competition in the Short-Form Documentary Category for Adjunct Faculty and Staff at this year's Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Festival of Media Arts. 🎉
A photo of 90-year-old John Miley. He looks through a filing cabinet filled with VHS and cassette tapes. In the bottom left, the Broadcasting Education Association's Festival of Media Arts logo is overlayed with the words "Winner!"
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
While we might be better known for corn fields and race tracks, did you know that just beneath the surface, Indiana hosts over 4000 incredible, pre-historic caves? We are home to underground waterfalls, bones from the ice age, and one of the longest cave systems in the U.S.!
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Behind the scenes of Journey Indiana: Underground, WTIU's most recent documentary. This one-hour program takes viewers inside some of Indiana's most fascinating yet little-known places!
Underground the Big Wyandotte cave in southern Indiana. Tour groups are gathered, wearing hard hats with head lamps. The cave room is just tall enough to stand in—around 6-8 feet high.Inside of a cave in Corydon, IN. Pre-historic bones are uncovered in a shallow, square dig site, roughly 1 by 2 feet in size. Dig tools are neatly arranged in a row above the square cut out. The bones are very small, mostly animal teeth.A 7-person caving group congregates outside the entrance to a river cave during Cave Capers, an annual gathering in Southern Indiana hosted by the Central Indiana Grotto. Their gear includes waist and chest-high waders, some bright red, some purple; hard hats; boots and head lamps. A short waterfall flows out of the cave entrance, surrounded by lush green plant life.A Spring Mill tour guide stands tall in a rectangular boat, pointing to rock inside of Twin Caves. A small group of 4-5 people watch and listen intently. All are wearing bright orange life vests. The entrance to the cave is covered in moss and fern plants.
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
There is so much to Taylor's story not included in the original thread! @majortaylor99.bsky.social is another great resource for anyone interested in learning about his life and legacy.
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Before Jackie Robinson... before Jesse Owens... There was Major Taylor. His courage and persistence helped pave the way for these fellow Black American athletes and many others. And now, it's up to us to share his story and preserve his legacy. 🚲🏆 For more: visit wtiu.org/majortaylor
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Major Taylor: Champion of the Race - Indiana Public Media
Major Taylor: Champion of the Race retraces the life and legacy of an American civil rights pioneer who set more than 20 world records in speed cycling during the heart of Jim Crow America.
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
His autobiography details an unforgettable scene upon his arrival for the 1902 cycling tour in Australia: "I could not restrain my tears," he wrote, recalling ship upon ship donned with American flags at the Australian port. The adoration was so impactful that his daughter bears the name: Sydney.
A formal portrait of the Taylor family. On his left, Taylor's wife Daisy Victoria Morris poses with a hand at her hip and dons a large feathered top hat. At his right, Taylor's daughter Syndey is dressed in a frilly gown and sits atop a table. A hoop is draped over her knees. Taylor stands proudly in the center, dressed in a black suit.
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Taylor's battles were unending. Despite his successes on the track, White nationalist ideals plagued his personal and professional life. The biggest irony? Taylor remarked suffering more contempt on American soil than by any other country he toured when racing.
A racist caricature that appeared in "Bearings, The Cycling Magazine" in 1898, the year in which Taylor broke records and squabbled with the governing bodies of racing. (Photo courtesy of Major Taylor Association, Inc. Description by The Washington Post, 2019.)
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Born in Indianapolis, Ind., Taylor collected nicknames like, "the Cyclone," "the Whirlwind," and "the Comet." By his early 20s, Taylor had captured the world cycling championship, the American cycling crown, and had set dozens of world speed cycling records—all while enduring Jim Crow era racism.
Major Taylor and French champion Edmond Jacquelin prepare to race the 1908 Grand Prix de Paris. Both athletes face toward the camera, sitting atop their bikes; Taylor on the left, Jacquelin on the right.
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Black Hoosier history you should know: Marshall "Major" Taylor (1878 - 1932)
La Vie au Grand Air (The Life in the Open Air) French magazine cover from 11 May, 1907 featuring Marshall "Major" Taylor.

The black and white photo shows Taylor staring confidently just past the camera. His face is slightly furrowed from the direct sunlight.

Underneath his portrait, a line of text reads: "Major Taylor, qui vient de faire jeudi sa rentrée en piste." English translation: "Major Taylor, who just made his return to the track on Thursday."
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
RESISTANCE shows viewers the largely unknown and courageous stories where Jews fought back during the Holocaust through the testimonies of survivors, their children, and expert witnesses—nearly 80 years later. Stream on the PBS App beginning tonight at 10pm.
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
"...the teachers that stayed with their students, the doctors that stayed with their patients, the mothers that stayed with their children and didn't abandon them. Did they go 'like sheep to the slaughter?'" - Prof. Michael Berenbaum, American Jewish Univ. Quote from RESISTANCE: THEY FOUGHT BACK
Black and white photo. Jewish people wearing Star of David badges from the Łódź Ghetto, Poland.
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
"Janusz Korczak—the leader of an orphanage who went with his orphans to Treblinka—he was offered the opportunity to survive. Korczak was the equivalent of Mr. Rogers. Non-Jews flocked to hear his radio broadcast. Are we going to say that he went 'like sheep to the slaughter?'"
A large, jagged tone with a bouquet of 1 dozen red roses and 1 dozen white roses. 

The stone is engraved in Polish. It reads: "Janusz Korczak. Henryk Goldszmit. I Dzieci." English translation: "Janusz Korczak. Henryk Goldszmit. And children."
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Hey folks! Do you live in south-central Indiana? (Bloomington, Martinsville, Columbus, Jasper, Greencastle...) Follow our newsroom for local coverage! ⤵️
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
As the city council considers changes to Bloomington’s outdoor dining program, one downtown restaurant owner believes the program has room to improve. City council will discuss plans tomorrow night. indianapublicmedia.org/news/kirkwoo...
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Kirkwood merchant talks Outdoor Dining Program ahead of city council meeting
As the city council considers changes to Bloomington’s outdoor dining program, one downtown Bloomington restaurant owner believes the program has room to improve.
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Seymour immigrants, Kinsey Institute, Braun’s executive orders: New Indiana Newsdesk out now! indianapublicmedia.org/news/topics/...
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Canadian authorities have detained a former Bloomington resident and IU alumnus convicted for his role in the capitol insurrection. He could soon be sent back to the U.S. to serve his sentence. indianapublicmedia.org/news/bloomin...
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Bloomington insurrectionist detained in Canada
Antony Vo applied for political asylum in Canada at the end of last year.
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
A bittersweet day as WTIU staff pose for the last time on the original INDIANA NEWSDESK set. 🎥 Don't worry—the show isn't going anywhere! While Studio 6 receives a much-deserved renovation, we are grateful to our crew (present and past) for maintaining this exact set for the last decade. 🛠
A photo of WTIU staff posing next to the INDIANA NEWSDESK set inside of TV Studio 6. Lighting hangs from metal beams in the ceiling. In the background, blue walls with the faint outline of the Indiana map create a backdrop for the set. Two tables - one round and one large desk - sit in front. Around 20 staff members surround the tables and smile at the camera.
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Convicted murderer Joseph Corcoran was pronounced dead by lethal injection at 12:44 a.m. Wednesday morning, marking the first Indiana execution since 2009. indianapublicmedia.org/news/death-r...
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Death row inmate Joseph Corcoran executed for quadruple murder
The Capital Chronicle was the only media present for the execution inside the Indiana State Prison.
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Ethan Sandweiss @weiss-a-woni.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
ISP Sup. Doug Carter is leaving in January. He made headlines this year for his role in the Delphi murder case and IU protests, but his career in law enforcement goes back four decades. @wfiu.bsky.social @wtiu.bsky.social indianapublicmedia.org/news/state-p...
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State Police Superintendent to retire
Former Gov. Mike Pence appointed Doug Carter in 2013, making him the department’s longest serving chief.
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
🎄 Here are our favorite places to see Christmas lights this year. 🎅 indianapublicmedia.org/news/where-t...
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Where to see holiday lights this year
We’ve made the list and checked it twice. Here’s a map of the holiday light displays this year.
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Major Taylor Association @majortaylor99.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
This weekend! The documentary "Major Taylor: Champion of the Race" airs Friday and Saturday on public TV across US, incl. Oregon, Idaho, Austin TX, Chicago. Check your local listings @opb.bsky.social @wttw.bsky.social @austinpbs.bsky.social. Produced by @wtiu.bsky.social @pbs.org.web.brid.gy
Documentary on Major Taylor, bicycling champion
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Our reporter Sophie is at the Monroe County Fairgrounds today while Pantry 279 delivers some of its 2,500 meals to families for Thanksgiving.
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
The first real ❄️ flurries are falling in southern Indiana! Are you grouchy or grateful? Reply with your first snowy pics of the year!
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a sesame street character is covered in foam
Alt: Oscar the Grouch from Sesame Street is covered in foam
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
A true curator of the arts 🧑‍🎨
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
We are still a-glow from last week's open house. 😄 There's no greater joy than bringing viewers inside the world of public broadcasting!
The WTIU TV studio is lit with blue lights. In the background, there is a yellow PBS KIDS tent. In the foreground, groups of people chat around standing tables.Inside the WTIU TV studio. A WTIU employee has one hand on a large camera. A young woman holds the other side of the camera. He is showing her how it functions, while two friends observe with curiosity. All of them are cast in a light, pink glow from colored lights overhead.
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WTIU Public Television @wtiu.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
This is a popular one among station employees, too! Did you get a chance to watch part one?
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