COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — On Tuesday night at the ENT Center for the Arts, leaders in the Colorado news industry gathered in front of a large community audience for a discussion about the state of the media.
The panel included News5's Alasyn Zimmerman, as well as the following:
- The Gazette's Vince Bzdek
- Greg Moore, formerly with The Denver Post
- Amanda Mountain of Rocky Mountain Public Media
- Jesse Paul of The Colorado Sun
The event was called 'Free Press Under Fire.' They examined the impact of misinformation on public trust, and the role of journalists in restoring credibility.
They also want to do the following:
- Encourage respectful dialogue
- Promote civic engagement
- Strengthen the democratic ideals that depend on free press
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Fort Carson Soldier Raises $50K for Cancer Treatment - Gives It All Away to Help Others
Sergeant First Class David Hong battling stage 4 colon cancer raised over $50,000 in three days for experimental treatment, but when Tricare approved coverage, he donated every penny to help other service members and veterans fighting cancer. The Fort Carson religious specialist underwent the innovative histotripsy treatment earlier this month and remains hopeful about the results. His selfless decision shows how one soldier's battle became a mission to help others in their fight against cancer.
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