POCATELLO — For decades, the crackle of KISU-FM has carried Idaho State University athletics across East Idaho and beyond. From football Saturdays to midweek volleyball matches, the station’s broadcasts have been a steady voice for Bengal sports. Now, that voice is in danger of going silent.

KISU is among the public radio stations nationwide facing the loss of funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The cuts come as part of larger reductions to CPB’s budget, and for KISU, the stakes could not be higher.

Station manager Jamon Anderson said the broadcasts are a point of pride not just for ISU, but also for the station’s identity.

“Although many universities own and operate non-commercial radio stations, KISU stands out as one of the few public radio stations nationwide that

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