Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Monroe Times Entry Title: Stuck in a war zone Entry Credit: Adam Krebs Judge Comment: Extraordinary reporting with a personal element, mixed with a history lesson and national and international sources. Went online to see if she is still alive.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Globe Entry Title: Fire Rakes Fairgrounds Entry Credit: P.J. Glisson Judge Comment: Well-rounded reporting, with local quotes and documentation. It helps when the reporter is already on scene!
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Superior Telegram Entry Title: Ballot misprint Entry Credit: Shelley Nelson Judge Comment: Good explanation of a touchy political subject.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: The Monroe Times Entry Title: Horrific Loss' shocks the community Entry Credit: Adam Krebs Judge Comment: Provided good coping resources following such a tragic loss.