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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09/05/2025
Radically Relational Farming Reclaims Local Food
Community organizer and food justice leader, Germaine Jenkins, is working hard to end what she dubbed “food apartheid,” or the lack of access to healthy food in low-wealth communities.
09/04/2025
Your home has a 1 in 4 chance of being at severe risk from extreme weather
Here's what that means for your insurance policy.
09/04/2025
Waterlogged and contaminated: In rural Florida, locals suspect a mining company is to blame for their flooding troubles
Residents are trying to connect the dots between hurricanes, high radium levels, and a mineral mining giant next door.
09/04/2025
Roswell, New Mexico: the Town Where “We Believe”
In the final episode of Crop Circle Cinema, we go beyond the silver screen to explore real-world rural communities with extraterrestrial reputations.
09/04/2025
‘The Hunting Wives’ on Netflix Is a Sexy but Superficial Portrayal of Small-Town Texas
Netflix’s latest hit series celebrates “Southern Belles Gone Bad” in an addictive, if derivative, murder mystery format.
09/04/2025
Facing Generational Trauma During National Suicide Prevention Month
Mental health services, suicide hotlines, and other tools are needed. But decoding rural America
09/03/2025
America’s Dark Skies
Some rural communities are dedicated to preserving the grandeur of the night sky. Where can you find these places?
09/03/2025
From the Natural Disaster Club to the Recovery Club
Rural communities struck by natural disasters create models for sustainable, long-term recovery.
09/02/2025
Josh Hawley’s ‘huge win’ will be a big loss for clean energy — and ratepayers
It's only been a few weeks since the Trump administration and Missouri Republicans killed the Grain Belt Express transmission line, but it's already clear rates will go up.
09/02/2025
Rural Women Are at a Higher Risk of Violence — And Less Likely to Get Help
Research shows that rural women in the US are more likely to be killed by their current or former male partners compared to their urban and suburban counterparts.
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