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Wave3 Critique

In yet another online story posted to Wave3's website, they have continued to disregard the following of the journalistic yardsticks. The story in this edition is titled, "That's the fact, Mack! Bill Murray visits UofL hoops practice."
Now I do understand, much of the Wave3's audience is UofL fans. These fans might just happen to also like Bill Murray. But that has nothing to do with this stories newsworthiness. It's so very clear that this story will lack a large or lasting impact on the community.
Wave3 did explain, however, that Bill Murray did have a tie of his son being an assistant coach for the squad. Yet, that fact truly shows that this is yet another case of Wave3 trying to make something that they find interesting, important to the public.
I believe that instead of trying to have us view celebrity fluff so often, news stations like Wave3 and other local networks should create more hard-hitting, long lasting, and important stories for their audiences. It is highly really is disappointing to see that a station that so many rely on for the most important news, is falling short when it comes to providing more of what people need, and should be hearing.
Wave3's Original Story

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