As Republican President Donald Trump and his administration attempt to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, one Colorado news outlet has “leaned in.” more

The full clip has garnered “more than twice the daily average” on Colbert’s YouTube channel, according to data. more

This article is Part Four of a four-part series examining the role, pressures, and professional realities of local television news directors. more

Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist and author Jeff Kamen opens with an imagined newsroom beyond the grave — where the giants of American journalism are still watching. In this sharp satire, Edward R. Murrow, Walter Cronkite and Don Hewitt confront what Kamen frames as a defining moment: the quiet unraveling of editorial courage at one of broadcast journalism’s most storied institutions. Through their fictional rebuke, he channels a very real anxiety echoing across newsrooms today — whether legacy media can withstand political pressure without losing the trust it once earned. more

Public notice — once one of the most predictable revenue streams in local media — is now at the center of a rapidly shifting landscape, where legislation, technology and changing expectations are colliding at once. In a recent E&P webinar, Column CEO Megan Villanueva made the case that this moment isn’t just about defending a legacy business — it’s about redefining it. As governments push to move notices online and reduce costs, she warned that the industry risks losing not just revenue, but a core function of transparency and accountability. Yet Villanueva also pointed to a path forward, arguing that publishers who embrace new tools and partnerships can not only protect public notice — but grow it. more

Times Media Group, a leading community news publisher with operations across the Southwest, and Moser Community Media — also known as Texas Local Media Company —  jointly announced the acquisition of Moser Community Media’s portfolio of 32 community newspapers serving markets throughout Texas. The transaction will become effective Monday, March 2. more

Nine of the 15 winners of the 2025 George Polk Awards, announced today by Long Island University, focus on federal policies and practices involving immigration, public health, foreign aid, and presidential power. more

The Standard will use ‘Mode 2’ experimentation to create an AI-powered news app to reimagine how audiences interact with local news and information. more

FCC chairman Brendan Carr said Wednesday that a nearly century-old regulation known as the “equal-time rule” is going to apply “across the board.” He also confirmed reports that the FCC opened an investigation into ABC’s “The View” for a possible equal-time violation. more

The E.W. Scripps Company has named Oliver Gray vice president, network sports and client partnerships, adding a proven sports sponsorship and advertising leader to fuel growth across its expanding sports and entertainment platforms. more

While the newspaper industry continues to contract, nonprofit news outlets have proliferated over the past decade. But dismissing profitable models for journalism is premature. more

Authors, critics and booksellers say shrinking coverage weakens local arts, literary culture and the bond between readers and newsrooms. more

As legacy newsrooms scale back specialized beats, a new nonprofit is stepping into one of journalism’s most dangerous and undercovered territories. In this report, Gretchen A. Peck examines how Decoherence Media is using data science, open-source intelligence and investigative reporting to track far-right extremism and anti-democratic movements. Founded by former Bellingcat data scientist Tristan Lee and researcher Jennefer Harper, the outlet aims to rebuild a watchdog beat many larger organizations have abandoned. Their work is not just about documenting ideology — it’s about exposing networks, preserving evidence and empowering other journalists to follow the trail. more

Steve Smith, a veteran editor who brings out the best in reporters, is joining Metro’s leadership team as a deputy. more

Jonathan Ellis will guide the desk as it continues to find new ways to combine rigorous reporting and data analysis with technology and new journalistic forms. more

An Associated Press reporter was hit and held with three other journalists and a lawyer, two detainees said, while at a center for migrants secretively deported from the United States. more

The Houston Chronicle is forming a content partnership with Black Houston, a popular Facebook Group that serves as a hub for dialogue and community for Black residents in the Greater Houston area.  more

Indiana is the only state, besides Wyoming, that bars journalists from directly attending and witnessing state executions. more