Our Mission

The Mission of Fort Wayne Public Television, PBS39 WFWA-DT is to provide high quality telecommunications services which enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve through educational, informational, cultural and entertaining programs and services.PBS39 WFWA-DT

We strive to:

  • Complement the educational opportunities for individuals of all ages.
  • Reinforce the joy of learning in children.
  • Promote awareness, appreciation and understanding of liberal arts fields of science, nature, history and the fine and performing arts.
  • Prompt informed thought and present alternative perspectives about public affairs.
  • Build a sense of community by addressing current local and statewide topics.
  • To serve as a unique entertainment alternative which differs in character and content from routine commercial broadcast services.
  • To contribute to the highest aspirations and intellectual pursuits of the community.
  • To present programs and services which become hallmarks of quality.

 

PBS39 broadcasts 24 hours a day over the air on UHF Channel 39 (analog) and Comcast Cable Channel 3 as well as Verizon FiOS Channel 3. PBS39 also broadcasts around the clock on four standard-definition digital TV Channels: Digital 39-1 (also seen on Comcast Digital 240, Verizon FiOS Channel 470), 39-2 (also seen on Comcast Digital 241, Verizon FiOS Channel 471), 39-3 (also seen on Comcast Digital 242, Verizon FiOS Channel 472),  and 39-4 (also seen on Comcast Digital 243, Verizon FiOS Channel 473).

PBS39's Annual Report

To see our Annual Report, click here.

To see a list of our Staff and Board of Directors, click here.

To learn about our Community Advisory Board, click here.