Last of the Watchdogs https://www.voanews.com/a/press-freedom-us-news-deserts-media-trust/7264831.html
The raid itself became emblematic of the crisis facing local media in the United States as the industry faces cuts and attempts to curtail its role as a public watchdog.
The raid sparked coast-to-coast outrage, but it also raised concerns about the eroding relationship between government officials and the reporters who cover them. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup.
“Police stage ‘chilling’ raid on Marion County newspaper, seizing computers, records and cellphones”
Link (#KansasReflector):https://kansasreflector.com/2023/08/11/police-stage-chilling-raid-on-marion-county-newspaper-seizing-computers-records-and-cellphones
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In an unprecedented raid Friday, local law enforcement seized computers, cellphones and reporting materials from the Marion County Record office, the newspaper's reporters, and the publisher's home.
John Colagioia
Steve Wolgast
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