Solidifying its position as one of America’s most successful public radio News stations, KERA News in Dallas reached the lofty position as the #1 rated station in August 2024 and remained above a 4 share for seven consecutive months. KERA’s gains followed local market research from Paragon and a revamped midday schedule. KERA News provides listeners with a robust local schedule including newscasts throughout the day, Think with Krys Boyd, and Texas Standard. KERA is a contributor to the Texas Newsroom that provides statewide news from KERA and affiliated stations. As the anchor radio station to North Texas Public Broadcasting in market #4, KERA News is led by Program Director Jeff Penfield, COO Chris Wagley, and President/CEO Nico Leone. KERA News has a 35-person newsroom and regular collaborations with the Denton Record Chronicle, Fort Worth Report, Dallas Morning News, and the Texas Newsroom. Fueled by a $100 million capital campaign, KERA is planning to move into a new facility that will serve as a community center and launch a new local show to increase local service.
