Americans’ Changing Relationship With Local News
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Two-thirds or more of U.S. adults at least sometimes get news about local weather, crime, government and politics, and traffic and transportation, while smaller shares (but still at least half) say they get local news about …
For Local News, Americans Embrace Digital but Still Want …
WEBMar 26, 2019 · Nearly as many U.S. adults prefer to get local news online as through a TV set. And while Americans prize community connection from their local news providers, they are largely unaware of the financial challenges they face.
Why Local News Matters, and What We Can Do to Save It
WEBDec 1, 2019 · Readers of local newspapers are residents not only of a county, but also of a region, a state and a nation. Strong news organizations put into local context issues that may seem to be national or regional ones, such as …
Local TV News Fact Sheet - Pew Research Center
WEBSep 14, 2023 · Local TV News Fact Sheet. Television remains a common place for Americans to get their news, and one of the most preferred sources for local news specifically. In 2022, local TV news audiences remained …
The state of local news and why it matters
WEBLocal news is an essential lever to a healthy democracy; it helps communities understand what’s at stake in local elections, equips them to get involved in the political process by voting, contacting officials and running for office, reduces political polarization, and holds public officials accountable.
The case for local news: it is how you define “it”
WEBMar 28, 2023 · Local news serves a vital role in informing communities about the events, issues, and developments that affect them on a daily basis. Here are some key reasons why local news is important: It connects people to their communities: Local news helps people stay informed about the happenings in their city, town, or neighborhood.
The Future of Local News
WEBThis section’s title conveys a fundamental optimism that there still can be a future — in the right circumstances, with the right set of actions based on local-market discernment and careful attention to broader trends.
Home - The Future of Local News
WEBThe collection explores different facets of local news, and asks how we might begin to move forward in a way that preserves the most crucial parts of traditional news production and distribution models, while building on the best of what we are learning from technological disruption.
Springfield mayor issues proclamation in response to threats - 10tv.com
WEB1 day ago · Springfield pastor says residents are laying low and praying for political firestorm to blow over. SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The mayor of Springfield, Ohio issued a formal proclamation on Thursday in ...
Local news News, Research and Analysis - The Conversation
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · The local news crisis is more than a problem of shuttered newsrooms and laid-off journalists. It’s a democracy crisis. And public radio can help fix it. But it needs more money and staff to do...