Latest Local News Close-Up

WRC Washington new set

Local News Close-Up: Capital Improvements in D.C.

By Michael Malone published

Washington stations cover Commanders sale, along with the usual blockbuster Beltway news

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WISN Milwaukee news team

Local News Close-Up: Good Things Brewing in Milwaukee

By Michael Malone published

Political money pouring in as city gears up for Republican convention

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Justin Farmer, 4 and 6 p.m. anchor at WSB Atlanta, and son of the late Don Farmer of CNN, gets ready to report for the Cox Media Group station.

Local News Close-Up: Hotlanta Still Simmering

By Michael Malone published

Reasons to celebrate? A station’s milestone anniversary, a major award, new branding

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WBNS 10TV News team

Local News Close-Up: Columbus Offers Cosmopolitan Vibe in Heartland

By Michael Malone published

Ratings race up for grabs in Ohio capital

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KWTV News 9 anchors Karl Torp and Amanda Taylor check in with chief meteorologist David Payne. More than most markets, weather drives ratings in Oklahoma City.

Local News Close-Up: Winter in Oklahoma City Means Ice, Wind … and Thunder

By Michael Malone published

Weather drives ratings in increasingly lively Oklahoma capital

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WDIV anchors Devin Scillian and Kimberly Gill report from Woodward Avenue in Detroit

Local News Close-Up: Full Speed Ahead in Motor City

By Michael Malone last updated

WWJ Detroit is launching news, and will encounter some lively competitors

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The WVUE/Fox 8 10 p.m. team includes sports director Juan Kincaid, anchor and chief investigative reporter Lee Zurik, anchor Meg Gatto and chief meteorologist Bruce Katz.

Local News Close-Up: Easy Does It in New Orleans

By Michael Malone published

Market offers newsrooms plenty to cover, both good and bad

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KOAT Albuquerque reporter Angel Salcedo

Local News Close-Up: New Mexico Stations Try New Things

By Michael Malone published

Big owners fight hard in rare statewide market

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Carol Clarke and Nigel Robertson anchor for Hearst TV's WYFF.

Local News Close-Up: Lots of Upside in Upstate South Carolina

By Michael Malone published

Booming Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson delivers news to three states

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Lisa Meadows offers the weather for WCCO at the Minnesota State Fair.

Local News Close-Up: Twin Cities Stations Play Fair

By Michael Malone published

Stations broadcast live from Great Minnesota Get-Together

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