Extraordinary Journalism

What does that look like?

It’s dedicated journalists working hard in your local communities to bring you local stories with national significance 365 days a year, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Sports - Fort Worth Star-Telegram - 11/1/23

The impossible is now possible, for the Texas Rangers are World Series champions

November 1, 2023 · Fort Worth Star-Telegram

By Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Accountability - The News & Observer - 9/27/23

Wrongful arrests, court slowdowns: Despite complaints, eCourts expansion moves forward

September 27, 2023 · The News & Observer

Story by Tyler Dukes and Virginia Bridges, The News & Observer, and Ryan Oehrli, The Charlotte Observer; Photos by Ethan Hyman and Robert Willett, The News & Observer

Accountability - Belleville News-Democrat - 11/13/23

Illinois health officials fail to help desperate residents as sewage floods their homes

November 13, 2023 · Belleville News-Democrat

Story by Lexi Cortes, Photos by Joshua Carter, Belleville News-Democrat

Enterprise - Idaho Statesman - 11/3/23

‘Worse than toxic’: Employees allege culture of retaliation at Boise public health district

November 3, 2023 · Idaho Statesman

Story by Hayat Norimine, Photos by Darin Oswald and Sarah A. Miller, Idaho Statesman

Enterprise - The Fresno Bee - 11/9/23

Feds say Bitwise founders admit to $100 million fraud in Fresno company collapse

November 9, 2023 · The Fresno Bee

Story by Tim Sheehan and Robert Rodriguez, The Fresno Bee

Service - The State - 11/9/23

Invasive lizards the size of dogs are roaming SC. Here’s where and whether they’re dangerous

November 9, 2023 · The State

Story by Lyn Riddle, The State

Building Trust - Biloxi SunHerald - 10/12/23

Black Ocean Springs residents fight to save ancestral homes in area city declares ‘blighted’

October 12, 2023 · Biloxi SunHerald

Story by Anita Lee, Visuals by Hannah Ruhoff, Biloxi SunHerald

Enterprise - The Sacramento Bee - 8/24/23

California is a reproductive rights haven. So why are women being forced into surgeries?

August 24, 2023 · The Sacramento Bee

Story by Ariane Lange, Visuals by Renee C. Byer, The Sacramento Bee

Accountability - The Tribune - 9/21/23

Exclusive: How pollution from dry cleaners left California sitting on cancer-linked ‘time bombs’

September 21, 2023 · The Tribune

Series by Mackenzie Shuman, The Tribune, Visuals by Hector Amezcua, The Sacramento Bee; Interactive maps, data visualization, and page development by Susan Merriam, Infographics by Rachel Handley, Series logo by Gabby McCall, and Video editing by Sohail Al-Jamea, all of McClatchy Product & Experience team

Accountability - The Kansas City Star - 8/27/23

Broken Government: ‘Abused our trust’: Inside the fraud that keeps hurting small towns in Missouri, Kansas

August 27, 2023 · The Kansas City Star

Story by Jonathan Shorman, Illustration by Neil Nakahodo, The Kansas City Star; Page development and series theming by David Newcomb, McClatchy Product & Experience team; Data visualization by David Newcomb and Neil Nakahodo

Service - Fort Worth Star-Telegram - 9/15/23

Is it safe to get the RSV, flu and COVID shots at the same time? What Texas doctors say

September 15, 2023 · Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Story by Dalia Faheid, Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Breaking News - The News & Observer - 8/31/23

‘We need immediate help.’ 911 call details harrowing moments during UNC shooting

August 31, 2023 · The News & Observer

Story by Colleen Hammond, Visuals by Robert Willett and Kaitlin McKeown, The News & Observer

Sports - Miami Herald - 10/2/23

The team Kim Ng built: How MLB’s first female general manager assembled Marlins’ playoff team

October 2, 2023 · Miami Herald

Story by Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald

Special Mention - The Wichita Eagle - 8/12/23

Raid on Kansas newspaper is an intolerable overreach by police

August 12, 2023 · The Wichita Eagle

By The Wichita Eagle and Kansas City Star Editorial Boards

Accountability - The State - 7/11/23

For decades, SC farmers have fertilized fields with sludge. It could be having toxic impacts

July 11, 2023 · The State

Story by Sammy Fretwell, The State, and Susan Merriam, Product and Experience Team; Visuals by Joshua Boucher, Tracy Glantz, The State; Presentation by Sohail Al-Jamea, Gabby McCall and David Newcomb, Product and Experience Team

Enterprise - The News & Observer - 7/19/23

Pregnancy can be risky in the US. In North Carolina, the threat of death is even higher.

July 19, 2023 · The News & Observer

Story by Teddy Rosenbluth and Tyler Dukes; Visuals by Kaitlin McKeown, The News & Observer

Engagement - The Charlotte Observer - 8/8/23

‘Hey Mrs. Carter’: How this local HBCU welcomes Beyoncé ahead of concert in Charlotte

August 8, 2023 · The Charlotte Observer

Story by Chyna Blackmon, The Charlotte Observer

Building Trust - The Sacramento Bee - 8/4/23

One migrant’s journey to Sacramento: 108 days, 3 deportations and the search for a new life

August 4, 2023 · The Sacramento Bee

Story by Mathew Miranda, maps by Ellie Lin, photos by Hector Amezcua, Sacramento Bee

Service - Lexington Herald-Leader - 7/24/23

This scenic highway was named the most feared route in Pennsylvania, driver survey says

July 24, 2023 · Lexington Herald-Leader

By Aaron Mudd, Lexington Herald-Leader

Accountability - The Sacramento Bee - 6/15/23

Sacramento hit-and-run drivers leave staggering death toll, Bee investigation reveals

June 15, 2023 · The Sacramento Bee

Story by Ryan Lillis, The Sacramento Bee; visuals by Hector Amezcua and Ryan Lillis, The Sacramento Bee. Graphics, visuals and digital package presentation by Sohail Al-Jamea, Rachel Handley, Susan Merriam, David Newcomb and Rachel Handley, Product and Experience team.

Accountability - Miami Herald - 7/2/23

Mayor for Hire: Francis Suarez's wealth boomed while he promoted Miami as tech capital

July 2, 2023 · Miami Herald

Story by Sarah Blaskey, Tess Riski, Joey Flechas, Miami Herald

Building Trust - Fort Worth Star-Telegram - 6/16/23

Behind the drag protests in North Texas: Who is picketing, and why queens won't give in

June 16, 2023 · Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Story by Kaley Johnson and Jess Hardin, Fort Worth Star-Telegram; visuals by Amanda McCoy, Candice Bolden and Jess Hardin, Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Building Trust - The Kansas City Star - 6/18/23

Once an Underground Railroad stop, the Quindaro Ruins are languishing in Kansas. Why?

June 18, 2023 · The Kansas City Star

Jonathan Shorman and Katie Bernard, the Kansas City Star; visuals by Tammy Ljungblad, The Kansas City Star

Enterprise - The Charlotte Observer - 6/3/23

NC child care industry in crisis: prices too high for parents and pay too low for staff

June 3, 2023 · The Charlotte Observer

Story by Anna Maria Della Costa, The Charlotte Observer; visuals by Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, The Charlotte Observer

Service - The Charlotte Observer - 6/7/23

How are Canada wildfires affecting air quality in Charlotte? Here's what to know

June 7, 2023 · The Charlotte Observer

Story by Evan Moore, The Charlotte Observer; visuals by Keilen Frazier, The Charlotte Observer

Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing - The Miami Herald - 5/9/23

Miami Herald Editorial Board wins Pulitzer for ‘Broken Promises’ series on civic letdowns

May 09, 2023 · The Miami Herald

Opinion piece by Miami Herald Editorial Board, The Miami Herald

Accountability - Wichita Eagle - 5/11/23

Former Kansas legislator sentenced to federal prison for COVID fraud

May 11, 2023 · Wichita Eagle

Story by Chance Swaim, Wichita Eagle

Enterprise - Miami Herald - 5/7/23

‘Just another baby for them.’ Parents, feds fight for kids stuck in Florida nursing homes

May 7, 2023 · Miami Herald

Story by Carol Marbin Miller; Photos by Matias J. Ocner, Miami Herald

Accountability - The Idaho Statesman - 4/13/23

Leaking roofs, collapsing pipes, freezing classrooms. How did Idaho schools get here?

April 13, 2023 · The Idaho Statesman

Story by Becca Savransky; Visuals by Sarah A. Miller, Idaho Statesman

Building Trust - The Charlotte Observer - 4/27/23

How generations of Second Ward alumni thrived at Charlotte’s first Black high school

April 27, 2023 · The Charlotte Observer

Story by DJ Simmons; Visuals by Makayla Holder and Jeff Siner, The Charlotte Observer

Enterprise - The Kansas City Star - 4/20/23

The 2023 NFL Draft Experience is here. Our interactive map gives you all the details

April 20, 2023 · The Kansas City Star

By Susan Merriam, McClatchy Product & Experience team, and Neil Nakahodo, Joseph Hernandez, The Kansas City Star

Investigative Reporting - Idaho Statesman - 4/6/23

Corporal punishment, restraint and seclusion as discipline will be banned in Idaho schools

Apr 6, 2023 · Idaho Statesman

Story by Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman; Illustration by Rachel Handley, McClatchy News Experiences Team

Investigative Reporting - The News & Observer - 3/31/23

Top Republicans remove special retirement benefit from NC budget after N&O story

Mar 31, 2023 · The News & Observer

Story by Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan, The News & Observer

Accountability - Miami Herald - 3/12/23

They bought their dream homes from the ‘King of Coconut Grove.’ They still can’t move in

Mar 12, 2023 · Miami Herald

Story by Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, Visuals by Al Diaz, Miami Herald, and Susan Merriam, News Experiences

Enterprise - Sun Herald - 3/22/23

Mississippi has invested millions of dollars to save oysters. They’re disappearing anyway.

Mar 22, 2023 · Sun Herald

Story by Anita Lee, Sun Herald, Visuals by Hannah Ruhoff, Sun Herald

Service - The News & Observer - 3/23/23

Is recycling worth it? We dove into recycling in Raleigh and this is what we learned

Mar 23, 2023 · The News & Observer

Story by Kimberly Cataudella, The News & Observer, Visuals by Kaitlin McKeown, The News & Observer

Sports - The Kansas City Star - 2/13/23

Patrick Mahomes’ halftime speech changed it all. His teammates got him back post-game

Feb 13, 2023 · The Kansas City Star

Story by Sam McDowell, The Kansas City Star.

Accountability - Lexington Herald-Leader - 2/9/23

A ‘twisted’ experience: How KY’s abortion bans are depriving pregnant patients of health care

Feb 9, 2023 · Lexington Herald-Leader

Story by Alex Acquisto; Visuals by Ryan C. Hermens, Lexington Herald-Leader.

Enterprise Journalism - The Sacramento Bee - 1/20/23

Gwen Mayse had savings and a job. The Sacramento woman died without a home

Jan 20, 2023 · The Sacramento Bee

Story by Theresa Clift; Visuals by Renée C. Byer, The Sacramento Bee

Community Connections - The Kansas City Star - 2/1/23

After 41 years, men meet baby they found abandoned in the snow outside Kansas City home

Feb 1, 2023 · The Kansas City Star

Story by Judy L.Thomas, The Kansas City Star

Community Connections - The Charlotte Observer - 1/25/23

How a Tesla and a prom turned 2 men in their 70s — 1 Black, 1 white — into best friends

Jan 25, 2023 · The Charlotte Observer

Story by Théoden Janes; Visuals by Alex Slitz, The Charlotte Observer

Service Journalism - The Sun Herald - 1/18/23

Why do we call this MS Coast town ‘The Kill?’ The answer dates back to the 15th Century.

Jan 18, 2023 · The Sun Herald

Story by Justin Mitchell, The Sun Herald

Accountability - The Kansas City Star - 12/13/22

‘They just don’t care’: Trains blocking roads can be deadly. It’s only getting worse

Dec 13, 2022 · The Kansas City Star

Story by Mike Hendricks; Visuals by Rich Sugg, Mike Hendricks and Monty Davis, The Kansas City Star.

Accountability - The News & Observer - 12/28/22

With little oversight, NC poultry farms raise 1 billion birds a year. Who pays the cost?

Dec 28, 2022 · The News & Observer

Story by Gavin Off and Ames Alexander, The Charlotte Observer, and Adam Wagner, The News & Observer. Visuals by Alex Slitz, Charlotte Observer, and Robert Willett, Travis Long and Scott Sharpe, The News & Observer.

Enterprise Journalism - The Miami Herald - 12/8/22

Made in Miami: How a South Florida plot to oust Haiti’s Jovenel Moïse led to his murder

Dec 8, 2022 · The Miami Herald

Story by Jacqueline Charles; Art directed and animated by Sohail Al-Jamea, Illustrated by Rachel Handley; Design and Development by David Newcomb, McClatchy News Experiences Team

Service Journalism - The Wichita Eagle - 12/1/22

Who is mostly likely to get a traffic ticket in Wichita, plus when & where they’re caught

Dec 1, 2022 · The Wichita Eagle

Story by Amy Renee Leiker, The Wichita Eagle