Local journalism in the U.S. remains at a crisis point: newsrooms that existed for decades have vanished or are at risk of disappearing. At the same time, there are urgent external crises that make the need for communities to receive information all the more critical – namely climate change.
The Rural Newswire exists in order to help provide resources to newsrooms that serve rural communities. For editors and publishers looking for editorial support, all of our stories are free to redistribute, republish, and share.
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04/19/2024
45 Degrees North: One More Worry For Rural Elders And Caregivers
Whether aging in place is a choice or a necessity, rural elders can be particularly vulnerable to the impacts of severe weather and other disasters, natural or manmade. When every minute counts, it pays to be prepared.
04/18/2024
Commentary: Accountability Starts with Community
Rural communities have the tools to hold their elected officials accountable for their decisions, but to be effective they need to remain engaged and active in their local politics and advocacy.
04/17/2024
Blazing Trails in the Mountains
Rural communities throughout the country are developing mountain biking trail systems to immerse people in nature, boost the economy, and create a local culture of health.
04/16/2024
When Blue Collar Work Means More Energy for Art
In rural Southern Illinois, the available jobs are often difficult labor or service industry work. But for some, these conditions are perfect incubators for creativity.
04/16/2024
Program Brings Together Three Generations to Discuss Aging
A new program in Oklahoma will combine the wisdom of senior citizens and the youth of high schoolers to fight negative stereotypes about aging in rural communities.
04/15/2024
From small-town Vermont to Taylor Swift and ‘Barbie,’ two brothers stay busy in creative careers
The brothers’ art-filled upbringings would take them from auditoriums in Randolph to arenas and stages worldwide, working with people like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Ryan Gosling and more.
04/15/2024
Repairing the Pipeline for Rural Career and Technical Educators in Wyoming
Rural Wyoming is running out of Career and Technical educators, negatively affecting rural communities and economies. The University of Wyoming is partnering with local community colleges to prepare the next generation of CTE teachers.
04/12/2024
DOJ thinks Enbridge Line 5 pipeline is trespassing on tribal lands
But the agency stopped short of telling the company to move.
04/12/2024
The lowly light bulb is the Biden administration’s latest climate-fighting tool
The DOE is tripling efficiency standards for light bulbs, a move that will cut CO2 emissions by 70 million metric tons and save consumers $27 billion over 30 years.
04/12/2024
Accidental Rancher: Shearer’s Dilemma
Shearing season in northwest South Dakota meets the post-industrial capitalism realities of American economy.
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