Nine PBS

Nine PBS is our region's public media station, rooted in St. Louis and powered by our community. From early childhood education and trusted news to powerful storytelling and local culture, we are committed to serving and reflecting our region—on air, online, and in the community.

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The #1 most-watched PBS station in the nation

We have big news! Nine PBS is once again the #1 most-watched PBS station in the nation—the fifth time in the last six years we’ve earned this distinction. This isn't an honor we claim on our own; it's BECAUSE OF YOU, and because of you, we made it through the storm of 2025 to get here. 
 
Last year was the most challenging year in public media history. The loss of federal funding tested everything we thought we knew about the future of public media. But we had been preparing for these storms by sharpening our focus and building a more financially stable future. We are clearer about our goals, more disciplined with our dollars, and more intentional about how we serve and reflect our region.  
 
This past year has proven, once again, how deeply this community believes in Nine PBS. You showed up. You spoke up. You called your representatives. You gave more and watched more. You have our backs. And because of you, we didn’t just get through this challenge; we are emerging stronger. 
 
So, congrats to you—our community—for this honor. Thank you for trusting us to be your region's storyteller, and we promise to keep showing up for you, just as you show up for us.