Local That Works
Sahan Journal wins 2020 Local that Works contest
By 
Tyler Falk, Reporter |
The nonprofit news organization won $20,000 in Current’s annual competition.
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Five finalists will vie for the $20,000 Local that Works grand prize
By 
Julie Drizin, Executive Director |
Entries related to COVID-19, at-home learning, police misconduct and stories of immigrants and incarcerated people rose to the top.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Local that Works contest
By Julie Drizin, Executive Director |
We answer your questions about the 2020 Local that Works contest and the $20,000 grand prize as the Aug. 20 entry deadline nears.
Featured in Category
Local that Works contest opens with bigger cash prize, database of ‘ideas worth stealing’
By Julie Drizin, Executive Director |
To put your station in the running for a $20,000 grand prize, tell us what you’re doing to become more engaging, relevant and responsive to your community.
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Voice of San Diego’s guide to public schools gives audiences more of what they want
By 
Karen Everhart, Managing Editor |
“We have never produced a product that people were this excited about and wanted this much,” says Scott Lewis, VOSD’s chief editor.
Collaboration
Pennsylvania stations collaborate on multimedia response to opioid crisis
By Karen Everhart, Managing Editor |
Seven public stations wanted to demonstrate the difference public media could make in responding to a statewide epidemic. The content has helped generate more than 31,000 calls to a 1-800 help line.
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KMUW’s ‘Democracy on Tap’ assembles new town square with happy-hour vibe
By Karen Everhart, Managing Editor |
Wichita is a ”big little city with real issues and ambitions,” says Sarah Jane Crespo. She created events where listeners learn about and discuss issues affecting the city.
Programs/Content
Get inspired with our huge list of local content and engagement projects
By 
Mike Janssen, Digital Editor |
Stations and nonprofit news organizations have submitted more than 350 projects to our Local That Works competitions. See what they’ve been up to and steal their ideas.
Programs/Content
WDET audio and photography storytelling project wins this year’s Local That Works award
By Tyler Falk, Reporter |
The Detroit station’s “Framed” series aims to “reflect the lives of the people we’re here to serve.”
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We announce the four finalists in our 2019 Local That Works contest
By Karen Everhart, Managing Editor |
For the first time, a nonprofit news organization and a statewide public TV collaboration advance to the winner’s round.