Safeguarding the anonymity of reporters’ sources has been recognized by governments or courts in 49 states and the District of Columbia. There is nothing of the sort, however, on the federal level, where the need is arguably greatest, in part because of the rapid evolution of electronic snooping and the fallout of sharply polarized politics. more

The Argus Leader and its parent company, Gannett, have filed to drop a lawsuit that could have reinstated them as the legal newspaper for the City of Sioux Falls (South Dakota). more

Writing is a process, not an act. In addressing that “core principle” of editing, Buck Ryan and Michael O’Donnell teach writers and editors the art and practicalities of assessing and evaluating “every angle, word, transition, paragraph or piece of punctuation.” more

Each of Wick’s 20 local newspapers are utilizing iPublish’s self-serve intake, with all customer and funeral home support provided by a white-glove, Legacy-managed team. All markets are also hosting their obituaries on Legacy’s platform. more

Susan Lunneborg has been promoted to managing editor of the West Central Tribune in Willmar, Minnesota, effective immediately. more

The Wenatchee (Washington) World has acquired the NCWLIFE television station from LocalTel, uniting the valley’s two most prominent news outlets into a multimedia operation better positioned to serve the region for years to come. more

Bill Albrecht has been named regional president of APG of East Central Minnesota, according to APG Central Division President Jeff Patterson. more

October 11, 2024 - The public’s ability to know about its government is fading in Washington, despite the state’s landmark Public Records Act. That’s happening for several reasons. One is because there are fewer watchdogs fighting for transparency, as the local-news industry declines. more

Most Americans are following the election closely, though roughly half say it’s hard to know what’s true. more

Drone photos show the crane remained collapsed into the building. more

Digital obits appeal to families dealing with the death of a loved one. Meet this need with a custom online-only test package in Legacy’s consumer placement network. more

Maps are a great way to visualize data about your business and customers. Showing a map with your location(s) is one way, but showing a map which reveals where your customers live is a  great way to understand your customer base. more

The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll (TCS-VVP) will release final polling results in the weeks before the November general election. Upon release, The Center Square will also publish a series of original reports, sourced from the poll results. more

No-cost, free syndicated content can support your publication’s success, but not all providers are created equal. Here’s a checklist to help you find the best one for you. more

Leonard Woolsey, president of Southern Newspapers and president and publisher of The Daily News in Galveston, Texas, has been nominated to become president of America's Newspapers.  The election of officers and directors for 2024-25 will be held at 9 a.m. EDT on Tuesday morning, Oct. 22, during the Senior Leadership Conference in Charleston. more

Let’s face it: being a publisher today can feel like running on a hamster wheel. The world is spinning faster and keeping up with the demands of quality journalism while juggling rising costs and changing reader behaviors is becoming more difficult. EKCS and Mediaferry can help publishers overcome some of their biggest challenges.  more

Hearst has announced a new content partnership with OpenAI which will integrate Hearst's extensive newspaper and domestic magazine content into OpenAI's products, enhancing the utility and reach of both companies' offerings. more

Presteligence's Dynamic Production stands out as a game-changer, particularly in the realm of agate page creation. This tool offers a seamless solution for building agate pages, minimizing the need for tedious manual edits and ensuring a polished, professional final product. more

Sammy Lopez, executive director of the New Mexico Press Association, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 6. His family was with him at the hospital, after having suffered a stroke the day before. more

Dirks, Van Essen & April, the leading merger and acquisition firm in the U.S. newspaper industry, is pleased to announce that Kelli Bultena has joined the firm as a senior associate. more