Friday, October 2, 2026

Newspapers

 Here are some newspapers from Oklahoma, Hollywood, Kansas and New York City

Oklahoma

The Oklahoman is the largest daily newspaper in Oklahoma, serving the greater Oklahoma City area with breaking news, politics, and sports. [1]
Major Daily Newspapers
  • The Oklahoman: Based in Oklahoma City, it is the state's largest daily publication.
  • Tulsa World: Serving northeastern Oklahoma, the Tulsa World covers Tulsa County and regional news.
  • The Lawton Constitution: The primary daily source for southwest Oklahoma.
  • The Norman Transcript: Covers breaking headlines and local news in Norman and Cleveland County.
  • Enid News & Eagle: Delivers daily news for northwest Oklahoma. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Archives and Historical Collections

  • The Gateway to Oklahoma History: Run by the Oklahoma Historical Society, this digital program provides free access to thousands of historical state newspaper titles.
  • University of Oklahoma Libraries: Offers extensive research guides and digital archives covering historic and minority newspapers in early Oklahoma.
  • Oklahoma Legal Notices: A centralized state hub hosted by Oklahoma Legal Notices for public notices printed in regional newspapers. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Hollywood

The Hollywood Reporter and Variety are the two definitive trade newspapers representing Hollywood's entertainment industry. Publications covering Hollywood generally split between global entertainment trade papers and local community news outlets serving the Los Angeles neighborhood. [1, 2]
Entertainment Industry Trade Papers
  • The Hollywood Reporter: Founded in 1930, this is one of the most influential trade publications tracking film, television, and digital entertainment news.
  • Variety: A premier entertainment industry newspaper providing deep-dive business analysis, reviews, and breaking Hollywood news. [1]
Local & Community Newspapers
  • Beverly Press & Park Labrea News: A community weekly newspaper covering local news, dining, and lifestyle updates for Hollywood, West Hollywood, and the Miracle Mile area.
  • Larchmont Chronicle: A monthly community newspaper serving the Hancock Park, Windsor Square, and Hollywood adjacent areas.
  • Canyon News: A regional publication covering local neighborhoods ranging from Los Feliz to West Hollywood.
  • LA Weekly: An alternative weekly newspaper covering culture, music, food, and local events throughout Los Angeles, including Hollywood. [1, 2, 3]
Defunct & Historical Hollywood Publications
  • Hollywood Citizen-News: An iconic local daily paper that operated from 1931 to 1970. Digitized archives can be explored through the Los Angeles Public Library. [1]

Kansas

Kansas is home to over 200 publications ranging from historic local dailies to community weeklies, tracked extensively by the Kansas Press Association. The state's print media landscape features regional mainstays, robust digital historical archives, and notable independent community voices. [1]
Top Kansas Daily Newspapers by Circulation
These regional dailies serve as the primary print and digital news sources for major metropolitan areas and surrounding counties across the state: [1]
NewspaperPrimary Coverage AreaKey Distinction
The Wichita EagleWichita & surrounding areaLargest daily newspaper in Kansas.
The Topeka Capital-JournalTopeka & Northeast KansasOldest and largest in its region.
The Cowley Courier TravelerCowley County & WinfieldMajor local daily hybrid.
Lawrence Journal-WorldLawrence & Douglas CountyActive regional daily with deep archives.
The Manhattan MercuryManhattan areaPrincipal daily for the university region.
The Hutchinson NewsCentral & Western KansasWidely read regional paper.
Leavenworth TimesLeavenworthOldest active newspaper in Kansas, founded in 1856.
Historical Archives & Research Access
Kansas offers exceptional resources for historical research, genealogy, and digital archive preservation:
  • The Kansas Digital Newspapers (KDN) Program: Managed by the Kansas Historical Society, this program provides access to nearly 12 million historic Kansas newspaper pages online. Kansas residents can unlock expanded access for free using driver's license verification. [1]
  • Statewide Databases: Through local library networks like the Lawrence Public Library, residents get free access to platforms like Newspaper Source Plus and U.S. Newsstream, featuring archives stretching back to the 1980s. [1]
Notable Community and Weekly Papers
Smaller town newspapers remain a vital part of Kansas's civic infrastructure. Many historically significant papers have transitioned to weekly print or online-only formats to adapt to modern readership:
  • Marion County Record: A historic weekly publication in Marion, Kansas, which drew international attention to press freedom after a local police raid in 2023. Legal settlements arising from the incident concluded in mid-2026, resulting in over $3.8 million paid out to resolve the federal lawsuits. [1, 2]
  • Online Transitions: Several long-running local brands like the Kansas City Kansan and the Hays Post now operate as online-only news portals. [1]
  • Rural Coverage: Titles such as the Bird City Times and Chanute Tribune continue to serve rural, localized communities through regular multi-weekly editions. [1]

New York City

New York City features one of the most influential and diverse newspaper markets in the world, anchored by historic global flagships, high-circulation tabloids, and deeply localized community voices.
Major National and Global Flagships
These legendary publications are headquartered in NYC but command global influence:
NewspaperPrimary FocusKey Distinction
The New York TimesGeneral news, politics, and cultureHeadquartered in Midtown; widely regarded as the nation's newspaper of record.
The Wall Street JournalBusiness, finance, and economicsThe largest newspaper by circulation in the United States, owned by News Corp.
The Iconic Metro Tabloids
Famous for their competing front-page headlines and deep local coverage, NYC’s primary daily tabloids have shaped city culture for over a century:
  • New York Post: Founded by Alexander Hamilton in 1801, it is America's oldest continuously published daily newspaper. Today, it operates as a high-circulation tabloid known for its provocative headlines and sports coverage.
  • New York Daily News: Founded in 1919, it was the first successful daily tabloid in the U.S. It traditionally focuses on local working-class New York City news, crime, and robust metro reporting.
Prominent Local and Alt-Weeklies
  • The New York Observer: Originally a printed weekly newspaper known for its salmon-colored pages, it now operates exclusively online as a cultural and political digital publication.
  • The Village Voice: The historic avant-garde alt-weekly that pioneered underground journalism in Greenwich Village. After pausing print editions, it has occasionally revived limited print runs and archives online.
Community and Borough-Specific Papers
Dozens of smaller daily and weekly papers serve NYC's distinct neighborhoods and boroughs:
  • The Brooklyn Eagle: A revived historic brand focusing heavily on Brooklyn-specific civic news and development.
  • The Chief-Leader: A weekly newspaper operating since 1897 that focuses strictly on New York City civil service, government employees, and labor unions.
  • Queens Chronicle & Staten Island Advance: Crucial local publications providing hyper-focused news, crime reporting, and high-school sports coverage for their respective boroughs.