In The News
Lawton cancels US Army’s 250th birthday parade due to security threats
KOCO News Jun 13, 2025
“This setback will not diminish our spirit or our dedication to honoring the military, celebrating the military and celebrating the freedom of our nation and those who defend our freedoms,” the statement from Mayor Stan Booker said.
As always, zero questions from newspeople.
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“Comments are turned off.”
Love to see newspeople asking questions.
What we get now is sort of a press release style of news reporting where a statement is prepared by whatever agency was involved in the latest policy update, drug bust/federal grant money award, etc.
Newspeople post this statement as is. A 5th grade book report would require more in the way of asking questions.
JFK speaks about the role of the press in a free society:
Minnesota In The News
Watch live: Vance Boelter identified as person of interest in Minnesota DFL lawmakers’ shootings
By Aki Nace – CBS Minnesota
June 14, 2025
“There were also fliers in his car referencing a “No Kings” rally. Following the shootings, officials canceled all “No Kings” protests that had been planned in the state for Saturday.”