So much of the news we see on local TV isn't really news -- instead, we see crime and grime stories that are cheap and easy to produce and impact few people.

TV news rarely covers itself, so we decided to shine a spotlight on it with the hope that viewers like you will contact your local TV stations to demand better coverage -- coverage of how politicians and school boards spend our tax dollars, environmental issues and poverty, to highlight a few.

An informed citizenry helps democracy thrive.

As journalist Bob Woodward has said, "Democracies die in darkness."

We hope our documentaries posted here will enlighten you and maybe even, prompt you to act.

Young journalists could use your help. Watch our latest documentary: "Small Markets Big Dreams."