To save local journalism, update the Public Broadcasting Act

Thomas Jefferson as U.S. Ambassador to France I have written “If I had to choose between a government without a newspaper and a newspaper without a government, I would choose the latter without a moment’s hesitation.” Jefferson would be disappointed with today’s trends. Increasingly, governments do not have newspapers, especially at the local level, where […]
Kentucky appropriation meant to cover local matches for federal grants could spin off huge returns

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — For years, Ballard County has aspired to build a river port to take advantage of its strategic location at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. Winning a federal grant would help get the project off the ground, but there’s one problem. Kentucky’s rural counties can’t afford some of the […]
Oklahoma drag queen resigns as elementary school principal, prompting lamentations from local media: ‘Not illegal in any way’

Multiple local media outlets in Oklahoma made little secret of their displeasure over a local drag queen quitting her day job as an elementary school principal. The story is about Shane Murnane, a man in his early 50s who parades around the Oklahoma City area dressed as a drag queen named Chantel Mandalay. In 2018, […]
Local homeless man denied access to migrant shelter in Massachusetts: Video

A new video circulating on social media shows a homeless American man begging to be allowed into an immigrant shelter in Massachusetts. New Bedford Guide report. According to news outlets, staff at the shelter refused the local man access. “They can’t afford to live here, so they’re bringing other moms here? That makes no sense […]
Kansas City Chief fans toxicology report released to local police

Police have received toxicology reports for three Kansas City men found dead in the snow two days after a game day rally. The families of David Harrington, Clayton McGeeney and Ricky Johnson told FOX 4 they learned police had received the report. “Further details of this incident have not been released to any media and […]
East Palestine Local Slams Biden Prior To Visit, Claims Community Hasn’t Received ‘One Penny’ From Federal Govt

East Palestine resident Dr. Rick Tsai on Wednesday criticized President Joe Biden, claiming the federal government has not donated “a penny” to the community ahead of Biden’s expected visit. Tsai appeared on FOX Business’s “The Bottom Line” to discuss her thoughts on Biden’s planned visit, one year after the train derailment. Fox co-host Sean Duffy […]
Left Wing Local Council Hits EV Owners with Extra Charges to Park Outside Their Homes

Left-wing local councils are imposing huge parking fees on electric vehicles (EVs) in the name of environmental protection. In central London’s Westminster, electric car owners will for the first time pay for parking outside their homes, but the charge will be imposed as part of a wider ‘climate change’ initiative. package Number of fraudsters brought […]
Jewish leaders vie for Holocaust museum but local officials won’t sign off

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Fulton County resident leaves local politicians in ‘stunned silence’ with tongue-lashing over Fani Willis scandal

Fulton County residents made headlines this week for reprimanding local leaders over the growing scandal involving Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. At Wednesday's Fulton County Commission meeting, a man named Derrick Blasingame accused the board of five Democrats and two Republicans of “gross mismanagement” of taxpayers. The Willis incident proves this, he said. “No […]
Local TV anchor Amanda Hanson tragically dies at 38

Beloved local TV newscaster Amanda Hanson has shockingly passed away at the age of 38. Memphis Station Action News 5. “We are shocked to announce the passing of our colleague Amanda Hanson,” the station said in a statement. Posted X late Thursday. “A beloved journalist, Memphian, colleague and friend, Amanda joined the Action News 5 […]