Is the crime news people crave the crime news they need ?
Briefly

The gap suggests an opportunity for local news organizations to improve crime reporting while providing better access to the information audiences say they want.
In Chicago, The Triibe aims to empower readers with solutions-oriented reporting that treats crime as a solvable problem, not an intractable narrative.
Outlier Media wants to make its audience feel safer, and is learning what works, and what doesn't, to engage audiences with complex crime reporting.
The newsletter Streetlight Detroit... launched in 2023 with an explicit emphasis on accountability for local officials, solutions, and a resolve to reckon.
Read at Nieman Lab
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