Locally sourced, collaborative reporting from and for rural America.
DataWatch: How Wisconsin’s political landscape changed this election
A county-by-county analysis shows where Democrats gained ground across Wisconsin — and where Republicans held or strengthened their support.
LATEST NEWS FROM THE NETWORK
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Report: County homelessness drops by more than half
Advocates credit shelter, housing efforts for drop, question whether river sweep made homeless harder to count.
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Wyoming to investigate claims Rocky Mountain Power dodges industry requests for more electricity
The utility says it is beholden to regulations ensuring that speculative clients don’t spike rates for existing customers.
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Somerset County Commission backs new wilderness search and rescue team, funds initial training
The $27,000 investment launches a two-year plan to improve northern emergency response.
RNN Highlights
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Rachel Livinal for The Merced FOCUS
Young Brains, Huge Stakes: How transitional kindergarten is shaping San Joaquin Valley’s youth
As California expands transitional kindergarten statewide, this four-part series examines whether San Joaquin Valley schools can meet the needs of young learners.
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Lily Smith for Flatwater Free Press
Priced out of the Good Life
Nebraska paychecks are stagnant. Home prices continue to spiral. It’s pricing out a generation of buyers.
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Courtesy of U.S. Senate
Cardinal News 250: Virginia’s stories. A nation’s birth.
The project spotlights Virginia’s overlooked contributions to America’s march to independence ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary, or semiquincentennial.
MORE NEWS FROM THE NETWORK
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Changes to federal preservation act could threaten Georgia historic findings
November 06, 2026
Georgians working in archaeology and historic preservation say a federal bill could get rid of requirements to find and preserve historical resources during some development projects.
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The hidden ways insects support animal life – from habitat to health – go way beyond being food
November 06, 2026
Insects provide many well-known benefits – what scientists often call “ecosystem services.”
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What WyoFile saw on Election Day
November 06, 2026
Scenes from polling places across Wyoming.
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Texas spent billions on border security. What happens to Greg Abbott’s mission when Dems take over?
November 06, 2026
After Abbott’s defeat, Texas’ new governor faces questions about Operation Lone Star, border security and the future of immigration enforcement.
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New transparency for Mass. governor, lawmakers? Here’s how we plan to test it.
November 06, 2026
Following the passage of Massachusetts’ new public records ballot question, The Shoestring decided to brainstorm what we hope to obtain from the governor and state Legislature. That is, if lawmakers don’t undermine the will of the voters.
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Flesh‑eating screwworm is spreading in the US, threatening livestock and wildlife – hunters can be the first line of defense
November 06, 2026
The New World screwworm doesn’t just attack cattle. All warm-blooded animals are susceptible, including deer and elk, as well as small game and waterfowl.
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Grant program aims to expand Southwest Virginia’s behavioral health workforce by making training more affordable
November 06, 2026
The initiative, called Boost, pays for the thousands of hours of supervised clinical training that therapists must complete to become fully licensed.
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Where have all the cattle ranches gone?
November 05, 2026
Decades of consolidation have reshaped America’s beef industry. Federal data shows just how much has changed.
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General election: SD voter turnout hits historic low, sales tax increases fail
November 05, 2026
What failures to pass amendments, Democratic statewide losses and local elections may mean.