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Telling Stories of Diversity in the Digital Age

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:41:36 -0500

Start: 12/03/2011 - 00:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

Students from the School of Journalism will host an online virtual summit entitled "Telling Stories of Diversity in the Digital Age” on Dec.3 at the University of Kansas.

The summit will begin at 11 a.m. CST/ 12 p.m. EST with an introduction by Associate Professor Simran Sethi, who teaches Diversity in Media.

Topeka Cable Operators Seek Help from Governor over 'Virtual Triopoly'

Stevie Converse — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:23:32 -0400

Full article: Broadcasting & Cable
John Eggerton
Topeka cable operators wrote to Kansas Governor Sam Brownback, asking him to advise the FCC to block or condition the sale of ABC affiliate KTKA-TV to PBC Broadcasting. They argue that Topeka's NBC affiliate and FOX affiliate are owned by New Vision Television, which has shared services agreements with PBC Broadcasting in Youngstown, Ohio, and Savannah, Ga. ACA is concerned that the sale will create a "virtual triopoly" in Topeka and "coordinate" retransmission negotiations for three of the Big four affiliates.

Suggestions About Court Improvements Are Not Open Records

Stevie Converse — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:55:05 -0400

Full article: Kansas.watchdog.org
Earl Glynn
Documents submitted to a Blue Ribbon Commission suggesting possible improvements in the Kansas Court system are not open records. The public may only view summaries prepared by the commission.

Media Minutes: April 8, 2011

Stevie Converse — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:23:03 -0400

Google’s announcement that Kansas City, Kansas, is the winner of its year-long search for a city worthy of a 1GB fiber network left hundreds of other cities disappointed. And some of the losers may have their state’s anti-municipal broadband laws to blame for their loss. And the problems with American media are no laughing matter. Yet somehow, comedians are making it funny.

Kansas Senate Considers Shield Law for Journalists

Lindsy Embree — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:26:46 -0400

Full article: Wichita Eagle
Dion Lefler
A bill in the Kansas State Senate would allow reporters to shield confidential sources and protect unpublished information from disclosure to law enforcement under some circumstances. Thirty-seven states have enacted shield laws protecting journalists.

Liberal Publisher Sues Upstart Daily in Kansas

Holiday Shapiro — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:33:47 -0500

Full article: Associated Press
The 121-year-old newspaper in the southwest Kansas town of Liberal is suing its upstart competition -- a daily publication in the same town that's published by its former employees.

AT&T Wins Conspiracy Verdict Over Long-Distance Surcharges

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:47:56 -0500

Full article: Bloomberg News
AT&T didn't conspire to fix the rate for long-distance surcharges paid by customers, a Kansas jury said, rejecting a $400-million claim against the largest U.S. telephone company.

Kansas Paper's Coverage Sparks Mistrial for Rape Suspect

Holiday Shapiro — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:07:31 -0400

Full article: Editor & Publisher
Joe Strupp
An article in a Kansas daily paper related to a rape defendant's previous sentencing led to a mistrial in the case, the Salina, Kan. <em>Journal</em> reported.

Lawrence, Kansas: Convergence Capital USA

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:15:02 -0400

Full article: NPR
David Folkenflik

Citizen Dolph: A Rare Look at the Media Mogul Who Dominates the Lawrence Information Business

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:24:32 -0400

Full article: The University Daily Kansan
Stephen Lynn