Participants were asked how frequently they get local news about government and politics compared to other topics.

The demand for dependable information circulation in the United States has reached unprecedented levels.

A “coffee shop” approach might be key.

The “Marion County Record” has emerged as a beacon at a time when local news coverage is suffering.

The decline of local news outlets has left a gaping hole in communities across the United States.

It's one of the largest efforts to support America’s struggling local newsrooms.

The initative aims to train journalists within the very communities they report on—and has had great success.

Local newsrooms have become particularly vulnerable to attacks on press freedom.

The decline in rural reporting across the U.S. prompted the creation of the initiative.