Best Breaking News Story (Dailies) ( Daily Class 1)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Ames - Ames Tribune Entry Title: Deadly Ames church shooting followed 'domestic situation' between alleged gunman and one victim, police say Entry Credit: Phillip Sitter, William Morris Judge Comment: Good, in-depth piece about the church shooting – story also looked forward and delved into the why. Photo and video packages also drove home the human element.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Ames - Ames Tribune Entry Title: Sleepless night, dawn of a new world: Iowans with family, friends in Ukraine watch as Russia attacks Entry Credit: Phillip Sitter Judge Comment: Nice piece about how the Ukraine conflict is worldwide and its effect on the local community. Powerful quote at the end to wrap it up.
