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How ‘hyperlocal’ news app Patch is trying to regain trust in media

Trust in media is declining. This app wants to do something about it.

On Dec 26, 2018 by Alexis Tatum

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Local news segment goes off the rails—until ‘Mr. Wacky’ saves the day

Who knew talking about inflatables would prove so difficult.

On Jun 6, 2018 by David Britton

Internet Culture
Is 60 good enough

Weatherman is sick of people complaining about the cold weather

Don't shoot the weatherman.

On Apr 13, 2018 by David Britton

Internet Culture
Chris Dunn gives weather forecast weatherman farts

Weatherman tries to pull off stealthy fart on live TV—and totally fails

Winds coming in from the south

On Sep 6, 2017 by David Britton

Internet Culture Streaming

News anchor accidentally doodles something NSFW on air with Google’s Quick, Draw!

You'll never guess what that cannon looks like.

On Nov 18, 2016 by April Siese

Internet Culture

Frisky giraffe won’t leave news reporter alone

Whoa there, buddy.

On Sep 21, 2016 by April Siese

Internet Culture

Pennsylvania town not sure how to go on after Dunkin’ Donuts burns down

'It was the only thing this town has!'

On Aug 8, 2016 by David Britton

Internet Culture

Tampa news anchor strolls through weather forecast on hunt for Pokémon

Some things are more important than the temperature in Tampa.

On Jul 13, 2016 by Miles Klee

Internet Culture

Alabama boy shoots home intruder, delivers sick burn on local news

Troll your ground.

On Apr 30, 2016 by April Siese

Internet Culture

Dude on local news is completely unfazed after being shot in the chest

'A little, petty wound.'

On Jan 29, 2016 by Miles Klee

Internet Culture

Woman’s story about how she escaped an apartment fire is incredible

'I got my three kids and we bounced out.'

On Jan 11, 2016 by Gabe Bergado

Internet Culture

2015’s bloopers prove that local news is the best thing on TV

From semi-cringeworthy to completely ridiculous.

On Dec 16, 2015 by Gabe Bergado

Internet Culture

Kid interviewed on first day of school is really going to miss his mom

Saying bye to mommy is hard.

On Aug 18, 2015 by Gabe Bergado

Internet Culture

News anchors could use some help on their Whip and Nae Nae

Looks more like the hokey pokey.

On Aug 12, 2015 by Gabe Bergado

Internet Culture

Florida TV host walks off his own show rather than keep discussing Kardashians

'I've had enough Kardashians!' he shouted.

On Aug 11, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

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