It was a first for WKU PBS on Saturday (July 25) as James Pearson won an Emmy Award for audio work on the popular "Lost River Sessions" television program. It was the first time in 23 years that WKU’s public television service had received an Ohio Valley Regional Emmy in that category, capping off a record seven Emmy nominations. WKU PBS has been nominated in each of the past 12 years, receiving the award 18 times.