Konrad LaPrade has been named president and CEO of Fort Wayne Newspapers and KPC Media. He succeeds Lori Fritz, who has accepted a sales and marketing position with Ogden Newspapers in Florida after 38 years at Fort Wayne Newspapers. more

Aaron J. Kotarek will join The Spokesman-Review as general manager on Nov. 22, Publisher William “Stacey” Cowles has announced. more

Meeting the diverse needs of an evolving customer base and ensuring that The Gazette’s marketing and advertising teams (Colorado Springs, Colorado) have the tools to thrive within the workplace are the twin objectives of the news organization's newest additions, Stacey Sedbrook and Mike McKiernan. more

Heidi Wright, immediate past president of America's Newspapers, reflected on the journey she has shared with the local community in a recent column as she bid farewell on her last day as chief operating officer of EO Media Group and publisher of The Bulletin in Bend, Oregon. more

Richard N. Winfield, a leading U.S. First Amendment lawyer who represented The Associated Press for three decades and championed freedom of expression for journalists around the world, died on Tuesday, Oct. 22. He was 91. more

Krutika Pathi has been appointed the news director for the U.K. and Ireland, based in London. She is currently the South Asia correspondent for the AP, based in New Delhi, covering India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal. more

The Kerrville (Texas) Daily Times has a new publisher with a small town upbringing, a love of tight-knit communities and an appreciation for what the Texas Hill Country represents.  more

Chad Stebbins will become Missouri Press Association’s next executive director after the board of directors met during the 158th Annual Convention to interview finalist candidates for the role. Stebbins officially begins duties with the association Jan. 6, and succeeds Mark Maassen, who is retiring in February. more

Adams Publishing Group has announced the addition of a new reporter to its staff covering its Hometown News weekly newspapers. more

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

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

APG of the Rockies has acquired The Cheyenne (Wyoming) Post from Golden Media Inc. and named Vince Bodiford as its new regional president. more

Lineup Systems, a leading provider of innovative media sales software, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Dumas as its new sales director. This strategic hire underscores Lineup's commitment to expanding its market presence and delivering cutting-edge solutions to the media industry. more

Kevin Hall, a veteran news executive and the current president of Georges Media Group, the parent company of The Times-Picayune and The Advocate, has been chosen as the news organization’s next publisher. He succeeds Judi Terzotis, who will step down from her position handling the day-to-day management of the company and take on a new role as CEO, the company said Tuesday. more

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) today announced the promotion of Caren Bohan to USA TODAY editor in chief, overseeing USA TODAY Network’s flagship national publication. Her role is effective immediately, reporting to Monica Richardson, senior vice president of USA TODAY. more

Aaron Rother is bringing years of media sales experience to his new position as director of digital and multi-media sales for Press Publications/Northstar Media/Kanabec Publications in Minnesota and Sentinel Publications in Wisconsin. more

Stacy G. Graning has been named publisher of Natchez Newspapers Inc., The Natchez Democrat and affiliated print and digital products. Natchez Newspapers Inc. is owned and managed by Boone Newsmedia Inc. (BNI). more

Heather Ruotolo, a Tahlequah Daily Press employee for nearly 12 years, has been named publisher of the newspaper, according to Terry Connor, CNHI regional executive for Oklahoma and other states. more