Public radio leaders remaining upbeat

SPRINGFIELD – Public radio stations KLCC and KRVM are facing financial challenges after Congress’ party-line vote July 18 to rescind funding for public broadcasting. Both stations’ general managers were confident their stations would survive the cuts – citing dedicated staffers and committed listeners.

KLCC general manager Jim Rondeau wrote a letter to members last week acknowledging the station has lost more than $300,000 in direct support, creating a multiyear deficit. The station will need to…