About PBS Utah
Utah's Storyteller
PBS Utah, licensed to The University of Utah, is the sole PBS station for the state, providing viewers with access to quality educational, arts, and entertainment programs 24 hours a day, on four broadcast channels and online. PBS Utah airs national PBS programming in addition to award-winning, locally produced documentaries and series. Recognized as one of the leading public television stations in the country, PBS Utah is committed to serving the Utah community through diverse local productions, K-12 educational programs, and community engagement. PBS Utah works to provide the people of Utah and surrounding areas with relevant programming and services while upholding core values of independence, representation, integrity, education, and innovation.
PBS Utah Provides Four Digital Channels:
PBS Utah HD, WORLD Channel, PBS KIDS 24/7, and Create. PBS Utah HD (7.1 or Comcast 658) offers the full PBS schedule in addition to a weekday block of PBS KIDS programming. WORLD Channel (7.2 or Comcast 390) offers PBS documentaries, public affairs programs, and more. PBS KIDS 24/7 (7.3 or Comcast 391) offers trusted PBS KIDS programming at all hours of the day. Create (7.4 or Comcast 393) offers how-to, travel, cooking programs, and more.
PBS Utah signed on the air under the call letters KUED on January 9, 1958. The station is a 501(c)(3) non-profit institution licensed to The University of Utah.
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Mission, Vision & Values Statements
Our Mission
PBS Utah provides enriching, entertaining, and informative content and experiences that foster a deeper understanding of the world.
Our Vision
PBS Utah is a trusted source of programs and experiences that spark curiosity and inspire audiences of all ages and perspectives to bridge divides and reach their full potential.
Our Values
- Innovation: We respond to the evolving needs of our community. We embrace new platforms, technologies, and media formats to bring audiences the content and experiences they desire.
- Representation: We seek out and present perspectives from all backgrounds to strengthen the social, democratic, and cultural health of Utah.
- Education: We provide resources and content to support lifelong learning, an engaged and informed populace, and a trusted space for every child to grow and learn.
- Independence: We are a public service, answering to our audience, not corporate interests or political entities.
- Integrity: We adhere to a strong code of editorial standards and ethics in the creation of our programs and services. We are honest and respectful in our interaction with audiences, co-workers, and supporters.
Our Commitment to Community Representation
Our Principles
PBS Utah, KUER and Avanza 88.3 share a commitment to make all Utah communities feel appreciated and connected. This commitment is foundational to our public service missions. Going back to the language of the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967, “It is in the public interest to encourage the development of programming that involves creative risks and that addresses the needs of unserved and underserved audiences.” That means reaching everyone in the state is central to our success and the trust we have with Utahns.
Our Policies
Staff of PBS Utah, KUER and Avanza 88.3 are all employees of the University of Utah, which is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone. The stations also meet all applicable Federal Communication Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity and Corporation for Public Broadcasting guidelines. PBS Utah, KUER and Avanza 88.3 maintain these principles in all employment-related practices and decisions: recruitment, hiring, supervision, promotion, compensation, benefits and termination. All managers are required to assure that employment-related practices and decisions are made without discrimination, harassment or prejudicial treatment because of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, family status or protected veteran's status.
Serving and Reflecting All of Utah
Advisory Boards
The stations’ governing board is the University of Utah Board of Trustees, and PBS Utah, KUER and Avanza 88.3 also seek guidance from a board of community advisors who represent a broad range of community interests. They meet five times each year for a rigorous discussion about the stations’ ongoing commitment to educational, informational and cultural content that meets the needs of all Utahns.
Communities Committee
The Communities Committee, a subcommittee of the stations’ advisory board, meets with station leadership five additional times each year to discuss best practices in representative media and public service. This board is creating its own community of Utahns committed to greater accountability in all media, especially in communities traditionally underserved. It is also a sounding board for initiatives and programming ;a source of ongoing education for the stations’ staff; and a support in all the stations’ goals.
Avanza 88.3
Avanza 88.3 is a direct result of the Communities Committee. In January of 2024, PBS Utah, KUER and the University of Utah jointly acquired the 88.3 frequency to meet the specific needs of bilingual and bicultural Latinos in Utah. The state’s fastest growing ethnic community is not currently served by a radio station offering programs in two languages. PBS Utah, KUER and the University of Utah have invested collectively in the success of Avanza 88.3 and the community it serves.
Webber Fund
With seed money provided by a long-time donor and former chair of PBS Utah’s advisory board, PBS Utah is launching a new local content initiative in 2025. The station will promote a request for submissions or ideas, open to individuals from any community who have an idea to showcase local art, culture, history and issues through performance, documentary or critical thought expressed through other digital media. This is an investment in making local content with Utah communities and not just about them.
Last updated September 30, 2024
Contact PBS Utah
Mailing Address
PBS Utah
Dolores Doré Eccles Broadcast Center (EBC)
101 S. Wasatch Dr.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
Phone Number
801-581-7777
