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"alt.news 26:46", is a student produced television show that features the most off-the-wall content imaginable. From skunk festivals to a man building his own castle in Colorado, alt.news 26:46 brings you all the stories from across the country that are too obscure for the 5 o’clock news. These stories along with short narratives and comedic sketches round out the show into a full 26 minutes and 46 seconds of pure alternative storytelling!
In its 17 year history, alt.news 26:46 has won national acclaim by capturing 31 Professional Regional Emmy Awards and 7 National College Television Awards; more awards than any other student produced program in the country. From students at the College of Mass Communication & Media Arts at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, alt.news 26:46 airs on the PBS affiliate, WSIU, reaching 1.3 million households in 5 states.