US EditionClosure of Midwest-Based Newspaper Chain Leaves Dozens of Communities without a News Source
WYOMING, AUG 6 – News Media Corp. cited financial losses and industry downturns in closing 30 newspapers across five states, impacting rural communities and creating news deserts, experts said.
- Shortly afterward, News Media Corp., a national publisher, announced it would close 14 operations in Wyoming, leaving nine communities without newspapers.
- Financial strain led to the sudden closure of small Wyoming newspapers, with no warning given on Friday, according to reports. The shutdown blindsided staff and communities.
- Reports noted about 30 employees across nine publications lost jobs, and at least nine communities are now without a newspaper, including the Pinedale Roundup.
- Community response includes that Ope Niemeyer, Brookings Mayor, said it “absolutely” leaves a big hole, while the Dakota Scout plans to expand coverage and Madeline Kosiba may not receive final paychecks.
- Beyond the immediate impact, experts warn many towns risk becoming news deserts, while local entrepreneurs may fill the void digitally and Teri Finneman urges community support.
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Ogle, Lee County's communities blindsided by sudden closure of newspapers
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Closure of Midwest-based newspaper chain leaves dozens of communities without a news source
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Multiple small Wyoming newspapers go dark after corporate closes without warning
CASPER, Wyo. — Around 11 communities in Wyoming have lost their local newspapers after the sudden closure of their parent company. According to a company statement that was shared on the Pinedale Roundup’s Facebook page on Wednesday, News Media Corporation, or NMC, said it would cease operations effective immediately. “This decision was not made lightly,” it said, citing “financial challenges, a significant economic downturn impacting our indust…
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