See The (Huntington) Herald-Dispatch and West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s ambitious and interactive coverage of the single biggest issue in the state – its future without coal. Two runners-up – The Eagle-Tribune in Lawrence, MA and the Chronicle-Tribune in Marion, IN – launched courageous examinations of their deeply troubled communities that sparked encouraging turnaround efforts. Those receiving honorable mentions: The Portland (ME) Newspapers, St. Paul Pioneer Press, America Online, MTV Networks, and Minnesota Public Radio. 9 minutes.
