CivicLex
CivicLex is a nonprofit organization working to strengthen civic health in Lexington by helping our community understand and get involved in local issues, connect with their neighbors, and have a say in decision making.
RADIO / PODCAST
Times Union
The Times Union is the dominant media organization in NY’s Capital Region, and in the past four years has expanded its coverage area to include the Hudson Valley and (in partnership with a nonprofit) the Adirondacks. In addition to covering the news and events of the region, we are recognized for our statehouse coverage and watchdog journalism. The paper has been in operation since the Civil War and has been part of Hearst Newspaper Group for a century.
Grice Connect
Grice Connect is a proudly independent, locally owned news organization dedicated to strengthening and connecting our community. We provide local news, events, sports, obits, and more to residents, businesses, and community organizations. As a hyper-local resource stepping in where traditional newspapers have pulled back, we offer accessible, community-focused journalism that highlights the best of our area while keeping citizens informed about essential news and events, never behind a paywall.
WXPR Public Radio
Based in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, WXPR is an independent, community-licensed NPR member station founded in 1983 and serving eight counties across northern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. WXPR provides a mix of local and national news, volunteer-hosted music shows, and educational programming. The newsroom’s mission is to bring fact-based, local journalism that reflects the culture and issues of rural communities in the Northwoods with focus on the environment, health, and economy.
Institute for Public Service Reporting at the University of Memphis
The Institute for Public Service Reporting is a nonprofit newsroom on the campus of the University of Memphis specializing in investigative reporting and in-depth explanatory journalism—an arm of the university with a firewall protecting their editorial independence. Its mission is to provide robust, civic-minded journalism that promotes a vibrant democracy, fosters inclusiveness and enriches the lives of the people of greater Memphis, including many underserved communities. Stories appear on its news site, and on The Daily Memphian, a nonprofit news site.
WXXI News
WXXI News is part of WXXI Public Media, a resource that strengthens our community by bringing highly valued media services on platforms that serve residents' needs. As an NPR member station, we offer around-the-clock on-air news, with numerous local cut-ins that provide both spot and enterprise reports. We offer two hours of live public affairs discussions each day on our talk show. We also have a daily news podcast and a monthly arts-focused magazine.
Investigative Project on Race and Equity
The Investigative Project on Race and Equity focuses on exposing systemic racism by uncovering discriminatory practices and shining a light on abuses of power that drive racial and economic disparities. Through data and deep-dive investigations, the Project on Race and Equity tell stories that inform people about social issues — and build and analyze databases to bring systemic injustice into focus.
Wyoming Public Media
Wyoming Public Media is a statewide broadcaster that serves all of Wyoming. WPM is Wyoming's NPR affiliate. The news department has 10 full-time personnel, including the news director, managing editor, reporters for tribal/rural, energy/natural resources, state government, state roving, and podcast areas. WPM is a founding member of the Mountain West News Bureau/NPR regional network. The news department is an award-winning department with several regional Murrows to its credit.
Jefferson Public Radio
Jefferson Public Radio is a nonprofit, nonpartisan public media organization serving Southern Oregon and Northern California. JPR focuses on in-depth, fact-based journalism that helps spark meaningful community conversations. Through local and regional reporting, JPR keeps people informed and connected, especially in rural and remote areas, shedding light on the decisions and issues that shape daily life.
KAXE / KBXE
Community radio station KAXE has served rural Northern Minnesota since 1976, broadcasting in Grand Rapids, Bemidji and Brainerd. In 2023, it launched a newsroom to expand its commitment to communities through trusted journalism, inclusive storytelling and public service. KAXE highlights underrepresented voices, supports civic engagement and celebrates the region’s diverse people and landscapes.