Category: Wichita news media
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Wichita Eagle endorsements deserve scrutiny
The Wichita Eagle editorial board has made its endorsements for offices in the August 3rd Kansas primary election. Before voters decide whether to rely on these recommendations, they deserve some examination.
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Correction
In my article Wichita city hall silent on handling of ethics issue, I made a mistake in stating that a ready-to-print story was canceled by Wichita Eagle newsroom management. Eagle editor Sherry Chisenhall informs me that the newspaper did perform research as I reported, but the matter never advanced to a story that was ready…
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KSN news director meets with critics
On Saturday October 17, 2009, about 50 Wichitans met in front of Wichita’s KSN Television studio to express their concerns about the state of news media. The event was part of a national protest named “Can you hear us now?” Locally, the South Central Kansas 9.12 Group promoted the event. Jason Kravarik, KSN News Director…
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It’s a slow, slow news day
Is there no substantive news to cover in Wichita? One of the top stores in the headline rotation at KAKE TV’s website has the headline “Girls Burned By Hot Coffee.”
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Wichita Eagle reporter to speak to Pachyderms
This Friday, Wichita Eagle investigative and special reporter Dion Lefler will speak to the Wichita Pachyderm Club.
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Former Wichita Eagle editor addresses journalism, democracy
On Friday, former Wichita Eagle editor W. Davis “Buzz” Merritt Jr. spoke to members and guests of the Wichita Pachyderm Club. He retired as editor of the Eagle in 1999. He is the author of the book Knightfall: Knight Ridder and How the Erosion of Newspaper Journalism Is Putting Democracy at Risk. Merritt said there…
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Tillman story may leave wrong impression of Wichita tea party
The Wichita Eagle news story Democrat Tillman enters race for 4th District seat may give its readers an incorrect impression of the Wichita tea party protest held on tax day. In the story, the reporter quotes Robert Tillman as saying “Confederate flags (were) flown at the Republican tea party.” The first half of this statement…
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Wichita Eagle editorial page calls for more government at all levels
Today’s Wichita Eagle editorial and opinion page is chock full of plans for more government programs, regulations, taxes, and intervention.
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Flint Hills Center adds investigative reporter
The Flint Hills Center for Public Policy in Wichita announces the hiring of an investigative reporter. The press release is below. As newspapers, magazines, and television face tough economic times, it’s thought that one model that might emerge is journalism sponsored by non-profit institutions such as the Flint Hills Center.