US EditionStop the Presses: Wyoming Press Corps Suffers Historic Blow
WYOMING, AUG 7 – News Media Corporation closed eight Wyoming newspapers abruptly, ending 30 jobs and affecting 9,751 paid subscribers amid financial losses and a failed sale attempt, officials said.
- News Media Corporation, an Illinois-based company, abruptly closed the Pinedale Roundup and about two dozen newspapers across five states, including eight in Wyoming, on Wednesday.
- The closures followed a collapsed sale to Carpenter Media Group and were driven by financial challenges, economic downturn, revenue losses, and rising expenses, leading the company to deem continuing operations unfeasible.
- Thirty employees lost their jobs across the shuttered newspapers that served tens of thousands of residents, with local leaders expressing sorrow over the loss of community news covering schools, government, sports, and events.
- Rob Mortimore, president of Wyoming Newspapers Inc., expressed deep sadness over the closures, emphasizing that the newspapers were financially stable and praising the staff for their dedication and exceptional work ethic. Community members also expressed concern about the challenges in staying informed without local news outlets.
- Gov. Mark Gordon labeled the closures devastating and noted the resulting void will be hard to replace, yet the Wyoming Press Association emphasized these actions don’t reflect the overall health of newspapers still advocating for their communities.
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Wyoming press corps suffers historic blow after newspaper chain closes
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