TEGNA Inc. named Tom Cury president and general manager of KVUE, its ABC affiliate in Austin. Cury continues to lead KENS, TEGNA’s CBS affiliate in San Antonio, and now oversees news, content, sales, marketing, digital operations and community engagement at both stations. more

When local newsrooms shrink or disappear, the consequences extend far beyond diminished government accountability and civic engagement. Local theaters, museums, orchestras and other cultural institutions lose something equally vital: the visibility, credibility and community connections that arts journalism provides. In his latest “Democracy Desk” op-ed for Editor & Publisher, Stuart N. Brotman explores that their survival is inextricably linked. more

Michael Wilbon is taking a break. The longtime ESPN commentator and co-host of the network’s popular “Pardon the Interruption” talk show alongside good friend Tony Kornheiser announced Monday he is taking a leave of absence because of what he described as “multiple health issues.” more

At workshops in Africa’s most social-media savvy country, the Thomson Reuters Foundation saw what true co-operation between traditional reporters and civic creators looks like. more

Donald Beard, a former Washington Post sports editor known for his headlines, steadfastness and unflappable aura, died Oct. 28 at Montgomery Hospice Casey House in Rockville, Maryland. He was 72. more

Broadcasters cashed the checks. Voters rejected the candidates. E&P Publisher Mike Blinder makes the case that this year’s political advertising windfall should prompt some uncomfortable business questions. Will billionaire donors keep bankrolling the same strategy after expensive losses? And are broadcasters using today’s revenue to build lasting relationships with the small and midsize businesses they’ll need long after the campaign money stops? more

President Donald Trump blamed Fox News for Republican losses in the midterm elections, accusing the network of giving too much airtime to Democrats. His comments followed projections that Democrats would capture both the House and Senate, TheWrap’s Alyssa Ray reported. more

“Wow” was the word of the night as a historic blue wave stunned election-night broadcasters. more

Paxton Media Group has acquired the publishing and printing operations of Louisiana State Newspapers, bringing together two longstanding, family-owned newspaper companies. The transaction includes 14 community publications and a printing facility serving the Acadiana region of Louisiana. more

Your newsroom invests in reporting, fact-checking and earning readers’ trust. But when your stories appear alongside content from unfamiliar sources, can readers see the difference? Newsmatics CEO David Rothstein believes making ownership and origins easier to identify can help accountable publishers stand out. more

Nearly 4 million Delta miles later, Fred Jacobs says it is time to land. The Jacobs Media founder is leaving the president’s chair at year’s end, handing the keys over to a familiar face with a renewed push on strategy and revenue, while not straying too far. more

The additions in the third quarter keep the company roughly on track to meet its goal of 15 million subscribers by the end of next year, after a slower second quarter. more

A reporter at WBIR in Knoxville, Tennessee, has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide following a wrong-way crash on Interstate 40 that killed a married couple early Sunday, Nov. 1. more

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced on Tuesday that it will hold a hearing on the nomination of Republican Danielle Thumann Severs to the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday, Nov. 10. more

Civic Media's planned acquisition of 16 radio signals in Iowa and Illinois carries a combined purchase price of $3.3 million, according to asset purchase agreements filed with the FCC. Financial terms were not disclosed when the transactions were announced in October. more

For viewers, it’s all just television. For advertisers, what was once a simple process can now feel like a complex math equation. Which helps explain why the dollars still haven’t followed the eyeballs to CTV. more

Behind every newspaper is a team of dedicated professions whose ingenuity, technical expertise and determination keep the presses running. Six of these exceptional individuals have been named as the 2026 Operations All-Stars, recognized by Editor & Publisher magazine and the International Newspaper Group (ING) for excellence in circulation, distribution, manufacturing and engineering. E&P Publisher Mike Blinder introduces this year’s winners and runners-up, sharing insight into their accomplishments and leadership philosophies. more

The Daily Signal is adding journalist Reagan Reese to its growing team of reporters as it expands its coverage of Washington, national politics and the 2028 presidential campaign. more