What does bankruptcy for Detroit News owners mean for Michigan?
January 16, 2010
Did you know that the owners of the Detroit News are filing for bankruptcy?
Check out this Detroit Free Press story about how it's an organized effort where the debt holders have signed off on the move and where the owners say it won't affect the Detroit News or its operation. That remains to be seen.
The Detroit News has played a proud role in Michigan in covering just about everything in our state, particularly politics. Over the years, we've seen it diminish in size and in what it covers. It's not even a shadow of its former self.
What are your memories of the Detroit News and its incredible coverage of the State Capitol, Washington, sports and local government?