Verkkothis report explores the loss and diminishment of local newspapers, the implications for our communities and our democracy, and the potential to thwart the rise of news.
Verkkoa major concern is that less local news leads to more local corruption and crime.
Prior studies show that areas with less local press have higher corruption.
Most communities that lose a local newspaper don't get a replacement, even online.
More than 200 counties in the u. s.
Now have zero news outlets, per.