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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03/19/2024

A Rare Printing Press, a Community Art Space, a Small Town Where Creativity Thrives

In Mancos, Colorado, the discovery of a rare Cranston printing press sparked the creation of a community art space, illustrating the potential of rural places as artistic and creative hubs.

03/19/2024

Reentry Program for Those Incarcerated Offers ‘A Model for Us to Follow’

First Day Forward helps inmates with substance use disorder return to their communities with a plan and a support system in place to maximize chances for successful, ongoing recovery.

03/18/2024

Rural Employment Recovery Halts

New figures from December of last year show that rural employment took an unexpected dip compared to pre-pandemic numbers.

03/15/2024

45 Degrees North: What’s The Status of Your EMS?

As rural communities struggle to keep Emergency Medical Services operating, how do we assess the condition of those services? Are we asking the right questions?

03/15/2024

Q&A: Is Meth Really a Rural Problem?

An interview with Anthropologist William Garriott on hillbilly stereotypes and the truth about urban and suburban methamphetamine use.

03/14/2024

Book Review – Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry

Austin Frerick’s book reveals the “barons behind the brands” – the families who have amassed fortunes in Big Ag and food production by controlling markets and sweetheart public policy.

03/14/2024

Rural Utah College Makes a Bet on Tech and Remote Work

With a new software engineering degree, Snow College aims to send students to a number of top tech startups in the Silicon Slopes south of Salt Lake City.

03/14/2024

USDA Will Implement Long-Awaited Change to Country-of-Origin Labeling Rules

Starting in 2026, "Product of U.S.A." labels will be allowed only on meat and poultry products made from animals that were "born, raised, and slaughtered within the United States." Experts say it will significantly help U.S.-based producers' bottom line.

03/14/2024

Kids pitch bear’s head tooth as Vermont’s state mushroom

Students from Windham Elementary School and Compass Middle School were tasked with the mushroom selection.

03/13/2024

‘Brain Gain’ in Rural America and Who Is Behind It

Young people leave their homes to explore and learn everywhere, not just in rural America. But rural spaces offer some unique advantages that inspire many to return and bolster their communities.

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