The Wyandotte Daily received awards in the 2017 Heart of America Awards presentation June 24 at the Brio Tuscan Grille, Kansas City, Mo.
Mary Rupert won a Gold Award in general reporting for a story about “Expanding KanCare.” The contest judge wrote, “Thorough coverage (and taking photos) and well-organized and clear content.” The story can be seen at https://wyandotteonline.com/expanding-kancare-would-bring-50-million-or-more-to-wyandotte-county-advocates-say/.
In addition, Rupert received a Silver Award for a column on the news, “Window on the West,” as well as a Bronze Award in general reporting, and Silver and Bronze awards in sports reporting.
Publications and individuals entered stories and photos from 2016 in the annual awards contest, which is sponsored by the Kansas City Press Club. Entries were judged by out-of-state chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists, and journalism educators from the College Media Association and Kansas Collegiate Media.