As 2024 continues, the press is still under attack here in the middle of the map. The Wichita City Council recently decided to replace The Wichita Eagle with its own website as the city’s official newspaper. The council claims this saves taxpayers $120,000 annually. But at what cost?
The move should act as a wake-up call to everyone who cares about local democracy — and who appreciates that it withers without robust news media.