AI Data Centers in the Land of Diminished Local News “At least some of these big companies look for communities that are news deserts to build projects,” a local journalist said, “because it’s easier for them when there’s less public scrutiny.” April 21, 2026 By Lucy Schiller
The roots of the shutdown fight October 1, 2013 By Brendan Nyhan Why reporters should go local in covering the House GOP
A fault-finding mission September 30, 2013 By John Mecklin Los Angeles Times series seeks to make sure towers aren’t built along earthquake faults
Utah journalism gets a jolt September 27, 2013 By Joel Campbell As The Salt Lake Tribune downsizes, what will happen to accountability reporting in the state?
What’s next in Ann Arbor? September 17, 2013 By Anna Clark Advance changes gears again, as media-savvy locals try to fill the gaps
A laurel for the Detroit Free Press September 16, 2013 By David Cay Johnston Deeply reported coverage explodes simplistic myths about how the Motor City went bankrupt
Lessons from North Carolina’s voting wars September 11, 2013 By Corey Hutchins Be there. Be passionate. Ask tough questions. And focus on the facts
Invasion of the Job Snatcher September 6, 2013 By Deron Lee As the Missouri media takes up arms against Rick Perry, some facts and context get lost in the fray
What makes Radio Times work? August 30, 2013 By Anna Clark Host Marty Moss-Coane talks about bringing national political issues to a local audience
A laurel to The Dallas Morning News August 29, 2013 By Richard Parker Months after West blast, a report highlights what we don’t know about chemical safety
Return of the water wars August 27, 2013 By Susannah Nesmith As Florida and Georgia fight it out, what story you get depends on which state you’re in
Voting wars redux in Texas August 22, 2013 By Richard Parker The state and the feds are still at odds over core election issues. Will coverage match the urgency of the moment?
And we’re back, live in Corruption County! August 19, 2013 By Corey Hutchins A West Virginia TV station sees "a measure of vindication" after two officials are indicted
Does Gannett think its own papers matter? August 16, 2013 By Anna Clark As job cuts hit the chain, coverage–and answers–are in short supply
Who’s covering local climates? April 26, 2013 By Curtis Brainard A new, interactive map from the Earth Journalism Network has details
New Knight Foundation Report October 18, 2011 By Alysia Santo How local news nonprofits search for sustainability
