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Shawnee Dispatch prints final edition
The Shawnee Dispatch is ceasing publication. Today's edition will be the last for the 16-year-old newspaper. Declines in advertising revenue prompted the decision, said publisher Scott Stanford....
KPA has a snazzy camera for sale ... half price!
The Kansas Press Association has a sophisticated camera for sale. It's a Canon EOS 60D camera with a TAMRON lens and RODE microphone and a carrying backpack and all the cables. Click on the picture...
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New ad commission structure gains attention
While the Kansas Press Association’s decision to change its commission structure has not borne fruit yet, the change will still make our rates more competitive as more agencies and clients learn...
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Deadline for special award nominations is Dec. 1
The deadline is Dec. 1 to make nominations for the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame, the Clyde M. Reed Jr. Master Editor Award and the Gaston Outstanding Mentor Award. To qualify for the Hall of Fame,...
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How to rebuild trust in media proves tricky
Figuring out just how to rebuild Americans’ trust in media is proving to be a tricky question. The Knight Foundation and Gallup shared their latest findings on mixing the perfect potion, after...
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KPV buys four central Kansas newspapers
Kansas Publishing Ventures (KPV) has entered into an agreement to purchase the Hesston Record, Harvey County Independent and The Ledger in Moundridge from Robb and Martha Reeves. Closing is set for...
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KPA changes advertising sales approach
In an attempt to reverse the trend of declining advertising placements in its member newspapers, the Kansas Press Association Board of Directors voted at its July meeting to change the commission...
Join the KPA staff at the Kansas State Fair
The Kansas Press Association has a deal for you. Join some of our staff members at the Kansas State Fair on Sept. 14 and we’ll provide you with a free lunch before you head out to enjoy the fair. “...
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Keeping weapons out of newsrooms
By Jay BenderFor many years I have advocated that newspapers implement measures to keep strangers out of newsrooms. My initial advocacy was provoked by my observations around the state that many...
First Amendment Coalition questions ruling
The First Amendment Coalition (FAC) on Friday filed a “friend of court” brief in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, urging that court to reverse a federal district court ruling that jeopardizes...
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