What’s happening to local news? A media study reflects on 20 years of data

An annual report from Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism examines the local news landscape across America.

Local grocery stores impacted by pause in SNAP benefits; Community members stepping up, creating their own food pantries for those in need

With the holidays fast approaching, some people within our community stepping up to help out -- creating their own food ...

Inside the quiet takeover of local journalism by AI

AI-written stories are quietly becoming a staple of local news. The implications go far beyond convenience. Pete Pachal is a ...
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State of Local News shows why newspapers remain backbone of news ecosystem

Medill’s State of Local News 2025 report once again captures the changing shape of America’s local news landscape — and the ...

2 companies may soon own 5 Indy TV stations. How will that impact news coverage?

IndyStar asked three media experts how the expansions of Circle City Broadcasting and Nexstar Media in Indianapolis could change TV news coverage here.