Basics: 10p on Wednesday,
Feb. 20, KARE 11, with anchors Julie Nelson and Randy Shaver
Story 1: Abducted baby found
safe; local/crime; anchors, plus Jay Olstad
Story 2: Mother convicted
of smothering baby; local/crime; Jana Shortal
Story 3: Snow will fall
tomorrow night; weather; Belinda Jensen
Newsworthiness
Story focus
statement: Abducted
baby found safe
Timing:
The baby was stolen and found that afternoon, so timing is very relevant to
making this story newsworthy.
Proximity:
This story happened in Minneapolis, so proximity is important to its relevance.
Human
interest: This appeals to emotions of sadness and worry for the missing baby
and relief and happiness to hear he’s safe and sound.
Significance:
A baby was stolen from its house, which makes people feel unsafe, and an Amber
alert is a big deal – many people got the notification on their phone.
Oddity/Uniqueness:
A woman stealing a baby while the mother is in the shower is certainly unusual,
and adds to the newsworthiness.
Prominence:
No celebrities were involved, so this doesn’t apply.
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