The recession hit the news business hard this past year, prompting fresh concerns about the future of newspapers. Layoffs and cost-cutting steps have become the norm, but much more so at large publicly traded publishers who borrowed heavily to build their empires.
Your ‘Way to Know’ starts here, with your local paperBack in the day, early news reporting involved the skill of listening intently for the sound of distant hoof beats. The more beats, the more important the news story to be shared with the tribe or village. It often remained to be seen whether the news was good or bad — whether the thundering herd was friend, foe or your next meal.
We're all in this togetherA frequently asked question Tuesday from callers to KFEQ-AM went something like this: