News from our members

Belle Plaine, Oxford newspapers change hands

November 19, 2012

J. Lynn Davis is the new owner of The Bell Plaine News and The Oxford Register in Sumner County.In a joint statement, current owner Shayleen Casteel and Davis announced the sale of the two newspapers...

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Clester, former Belle Plaine publisher, dies

November 12, 2012

BELLE PLAINE — William Samuel "Sam" Clester, former publisher of the Bell Plaine News, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. He was 72 and had been fighting cancer.Mr. Clester was born and raised in Belle...

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Journal-World wins two Eppy awards

October 31, 2012

The Lawrence Journal-World on Tuesday won two top awards for online excellence.The international EPpy Awards, presented by Editor & Publisher, honor the best media-affiliated websites.

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Court announces new media coverage rules

October 24, 2012

The Kansas Supreme Court has amended its Rule 1001 that covers electronic and photographic media coverage of judicial proceedings.The changes have been made in light of new technologies available to...

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Quarter-page network: We need your feedback

October 14, 2012

The Kansas Press Association is seeking feedback on an idea for a new quarter-page network to meet a growing need for larger ads at reduced rates.Sara Marstall, advertising director for KPA, is...

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Daughter buys Marysville Advocate from Kessingers

October 1, 2012

Sarah Kessinger is new owner and publisher of the Marysville Advocate.She replaces her parents, Howard and Sharon Kessinger, who have been co-publishers of the Advocate since 1975.Kessinger, 47, has...

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Montgomery Communications buys Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

October 1, 2012

By the Abilene Reflector-Chronicle staff

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Serial story, 'Wishing You Home,' available to KPA members

September 6, 2012

The Kansas Newspaper Foundation has again teamed up with Harris Enterprises to underwrite part of the cost of an original 16-chapter serial story, “Wishing You Home.”The series is available at no...

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NNA supports stay in Valassis postage discount deal

August 29, 2012

By TONDA F. RUSH, CEO, [email protected] — The National Newspaper Association has entered its support for a stay in the Valassis Inc. postage discount deal with the U.S. Postal Service. NNA...

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NAA files appeal, emergency motion to stay Valassis decision

August 27, 2012

ARLINGTON, VA. — The Postal Regulatory Commission approved a negotiated services agreement between the U.S. Postal Service and Valassis Direct Mail on Thursday, August 23, despite the opposition of...

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