Basics: 10p on Wednesday,
Feb. 19, KARE 11, with anchors Julie Nelson and Randy Shaver
Story 1: Taxes proposed
to fund construction; local; anchors, plus Scott Seroka
Story 2: Temperature will
drop tonight; weather; Belinda Jensen
Story 3: Barriers
installed near crash site; local/crime; anchors, plus Jana Shortal
Newsworthiness
Story focus
statement: Barriers
installed near crash site
1.
Proximity: The crash occurred in Alexandria and the girls were from the metro
area, so proximity is an important factor in the newsworthiness.
2.
Human interest: This story definitely appeals to emotions – the sadness of the four
girls dying in the crash and possibly fear that that stretch of road is unsafe.
3.
Timing: Although the crash occurred almost a year ago, because it is the
anniversary of the crash and because the barriers are being installed now,
timing is relevant.
4.
Significance: Four college girls died in the crash, which is somewhat
important, but this doesn’t really affect many of the viewers.
5.
Oddity/Uniqueness: The four girls dying in a crash is somewhat unusual and very
sad, but not really odd.
6.
Prominence: Nobody involved is famous, so this isn’t important.
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