Quincy, Illinois based Quincy Media is acquiring the NBC affiliate in Tucson. Here is a release from the company.
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Scripps Acquiring More TV Stations.
The EW. Scripps company is adding more than a dozen stations to its roster in 10 markets. They include:
- WLEX, the NBC affiliate in Lexington, Kentucky
- KOAA, the NBC affiliate in Colorado Springs, Colorado
- KATC, the ABC affiliate in Lafayette, Louisiana
- KSBY,
Guide To Using State Board Of Elections Web Site
This primer courtesy of Kent Redfield, professor emeritus, University of Illinois-Springfield.
Free Statehouse News Service To Launch Next Month
A non-profit, non-partisan news service is getting ready to launch at the Illinois State Capitol. Funded by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, the service will be free to newspapers and broadcasters across Illinois. Organizers hope to have it in operation by the Fall Veto Session. More
Rockford News Anchor Injured In Wreck
https://wrex.com/category/2018/10/15/13-news-anchor-kristin-crowley-involved-in-serious-car-crash-will-be-off-air-for-several-weeks/
Problems With Illinois’ FOIA Enforcer
Pro Publica & The Chicago Sun Times reported on the backlog and perceived ineffectiveness of the office charged with enforcing Illinois’ Freedom of Information laws.
Advice for Prospective Broadcast & Journalism Interns
The always-helpful Poynter institute has a guide passing on wisdom for those thinking about or starting an internship.
Partisans Are Sharply Divided In Their News Preferences
A study from Pew says most Americans think the news media takes sides. The report also says there is a stark partisan divide in American news media.
IBA Student Silver Dome Award Winners
Winners of the student competition for broadcast and media awards in the IBA 2018 Student Silver Dome awards have been announced.
Journalism Group Says Ruling Could Harm Journalists Facing Retaliation
The Reporters Committee For Freedom Of the Press says a Federal court ruling denying AT&T’s request for records of communication between the White House And Department of Justice could prevent news outlets from defending themselves if administrations target them in retaliation for coverage. Statement and full brief here. More