KRCL lands $462K grant ahead of 45th anniversary

State of play: While the award aims to improve emergency alerts and aging infrastructure, the expected equipment enhancements will strengthen the station's signal from Ogden to Provo, Tooele and Salt Lake City, KRCL executive director Gavin Dahl told Axios.

• The upgrades will have the most significant impact in Park City, where signal issues persist.

The big picture: The funding was administered by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting as part of the Next Generation Warning System grant program funded by FEMA.

• The grant comes as public radio stations throughout the U.S. struggle to continue operating amid financial challenges.

What they're saying: "KRCL was founded to basically be a town hall megaphone," KRCL "Midday Show" host Eugenie Hero Jaffe told Axios.

• "With the ability to strengthen our signal, reach a more diverse community and upgrade our translators, we will be able to go back to the founder's initial mission, which is to amplify the voices that need to be amplified."

What's next: The grant was announced ahead of the station's 45th anniversary fundraiser this Saturday at The Commonwealth Room.

• Tickets for the 21 and over event are $45.