Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Ledes: Look For The Newest News

Quite often, news is what's newest: the latest development, ultimate outcome, end result.

So, did this lede meet that goal?

A local resident was killed by a lightning strike in a pool last summer.

I'd say no. The latest development is that a survivor of that lighning strike is now suing the city, as this lede notes:

A 17-year-old is suing the city for failure to warn him of an approaching storm while swimming in a pool last summer, resulting in serious life-long medical issues.

Just remember, you can't spell "news" without "new." Look for what's new, and emphasize the new thing.

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