Local reporting

Find local newspapers and confirm they still serve the community

A working local-news directory checks activity, ownership, geography and original reporting before listing an outlet.

Last updated: September 23, 2026 · 2 min read · Editorial staff

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Discovery workflow

Library of Congress newspaper resources provide title and collection entry points.

USAGov helps identify the jurisdictions an outlet covers.

Wayback Machine can show former mastheads, ownership pages and coverage changes.

Confirm recent original reporting, a working masthead, contact information and a stated coverage area.

A site that republishes feeds without local reporting should not be labeled a local newspaper without clear qualification.