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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10/27/2025
Drought is quietly pushing American cities toward a fiscal cliff
Drought is set to pose a greater risk to the $4 trillion municipal bond market than floods, hurricanes, and wildfires combined.
10/24/2025
Where the Appalachian brook trout vanish, something human goes missing, too
As climate change reshapes the Blue Ridge, Appalachia’s native trout are losing ground — but dedicated anglers and scientists are racing to save them.
10/20/2025
Racing against time, Illinois clears a major hurdle in containing an invasive fish
After a political standoff between President Trump and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, the state is now moving ahead with a billion-dollar project to contain invasive carp.
10/15/2025
How Vermont lost track of millions in FEMA flood recovery funds
As the federal government pushes more disaster recovery responsibilities onto states, they are “sitting ducks” for contractors.
10/10/2025
The shutdown is poised to deepen hunger in America — just as the Trump administration stopped tracking it
Millions of women and children are at risk of losing food benefits during the shutdown. The USDA just killed the long-running survey that would track the fallout.
10/10/2025
New research shows there’s a simple way to protect workers. Is OSHA listening?
The U.S. workplace regulator is considering a federal heat rule — if the shutdown doesn’t delay it further.
10/03/2025
How disasters change our love lives — for better and for worse
Some couples broke under the pressure of Hurricane Helene. Others found something solid and surprising in each other.
09/29/2025
In Alaska, a graphite mine races toward approval without the required tribal consent
A project in western Alaska is being fast-tracked in a process that has not yet included legally required consultations with Inupiaq communities.
09/29/2025
The Texas floods showed why many rural communities feel abandoned in a crisis
Almost a third of Americans live in unincorporated communities beyond city limits, where disaster aid can confuse and frustrate.
09/26/2025
They survived Hurricane Helene. Here’s how they’re doing a year later.
The powerful storm caught many people off guard as it drove through six states. As devastating as it was, did Helene truly change anything?
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