Media Alert
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
WSIU TV Stations Off the Air Late Monday, September 10
Carbondale, Ill. – WSIU-TV 8 and WUSI-TV 16, the public television stations of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, will be off the air on Monday, September 10 beginning at 11pm while a station crew installs a new generator system. The TV stations will remain off the air for approximately four to six hours.
WSIU regrets the inconvenience this temporary service interruption will cause our Carbondale and Olney area viewers. Check wsiu.org for service updates or call (618) 453-4343.
About WSIU
WSIU Public Broadcasting is licensed to the Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University and is an integral part of the College of Mass Communication & Media Arts on the Carbondale campus. The WSIU stations reach more than three million people across five states and beyond through three digital public television channels, three public radio stations, a radio information service, a website, and an education and community outreach department.
WSIU's mission is to improve the quality of life of the people they serve. The WSIU stations partner with other community organizations to promote positive change and to support the academic and public service missions of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Learn more and get the latest station news online at wsiu.org and on WSIU's Facebook and Twitter pages.
WSIU's programs and services are partially funded by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
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