On Feb. 13, The Leader (Lake Mills, Wisconsin) will grow to include several surrounding communities. Waterloo, Cambridge/Deerfield and Cottage Grove/McFarland/Monona will join with Lake Mills to create the Leader Independent. more

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President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum on Monday, re-upping a policy from his first term that pleased domestic metal makers, but hurt other American industries and ignited trade wars with allies on multiple fronts. more

New Jersey lawmakers are racing to update public notice laws before a temporary extension expires on March 1, 2025. The urgency follows The Star-Ledger’s announcement that it has ceased its print edition, raising concerns about where legal notices will be published in the future. more

For local newspapers, trust isn’t just a buzzword — it’s essential to long-term success. Readers rely on their local newspapers for credible, fact-based journalism, and publishers need fresh strategies to grow revenue and engage audiences in new ways. 

Mega-Conference 2025 will focus on these strategies, bringing together top industry leaders to explore the ideas and solutions shaping the future of local news. more

The Lenfest Institute creates solutions for the next era of local news by investing in sustainable business models at the intersection of local journalism and community in Philadelphia and nationwide. more

Smartico empowers 500+ regional publishers to drive significant growth in digital advertising revenue from local businesses. more

The industry's biggest event is getting even bigger. The 2025 Mega-Conference is bringing together top newspaper executives from across the country to tackle the biggest challenges and opportunities in local news. And many of your peers are already on board! View the list of newspaper companies already registered to attend. more

The agency says it will no longer notify reporters about plane crash press briefings via email. more

When you get a tip about a death or multiple deaths in your local jail or prison, there are concrete steps you can take to start investigating. more

The Post and Courier, the South's oldest daily newspaper with roots dating to 1803, announced it will modify its print delivery schedule to five days per week, eliminating Monday and Tuesday delivery, effective April 7. This strategic decision reflects the publication's successful digital transformation while maintaining its commitment to high-quality local print journalism. more

January 31, 2025 - With artificial intelligence reshaping how news is created and distributed, protecting original content has never been more important for local publishers. AI tools are generating articles and summaries based on journalism they didn’t create, often without credit or compensation. Without clear policies and legal safeguards, news organizations risk losing control over their work and its value. View 10 tips for local publishers — provided by Seyfarth Shaw. more

The tool allows anyone for free to see what bills are proposed in any state, Congress, and Washington, D.C., that are related to public records and open meeting laws. more

With the Trump-induced shakeups to the National Labor Relations Board earlier this week, journalism’s labor leaders say newsroom unions will likely face even longer processing times for union petitions and labor violation claims, and that the news industry should expect more frequent and drawn out strikes. more

Washingtonians care deeply about the survival of their local news organizations, judging from a Tuesday legislative hearing in Olympia. More than 500 people signed in to testify on state Senate Bill 5400, which would increase a surcharge on large tech companies to fund a $20 million grant program for local journalism. more

Carpenter Media Group has announced it is acquiring Enterprise Media Group, a community media and printing company headquartered in Blair, Nebraska. more

Covering immigration raids requires sensitivity, accuracy and a deep commitment to ethical journalism.  Reporters must navigate the complexities of the immigation system while safeguarding the dignity, safety and humanity of those affected. more

The Associated Press and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation have announced an expanded collaboration that will further strengthen AP’s unmatched U.S. news report and coverage of state and local news.  more

The parent company of The Lancaster News has named a new publisher in the wake of the departure of Dale Morefield. more

In a memo to staff, Senior Vice President and Executive Editor Julie Pace announced updates to AP’s News leadership. more