It's been some time since a reporter got out in this city and broke real, hard news, I think. Russ Ptacek at NBC Action News, however, seems to be doing just that. Last evening he broke a story about a possibly-philandering local politician. While Steve Kraske and Dave Helling do great jobs reporting politics, it seems no one at any of the media outlets are busting anyone's chops, so to speak, should they need it. Part of the problem is the cutting of news crews' budgets, and none more than at the Star, but it seems someone out there ought to be able to do this and Mr. Ptacek is, thank goodness. So as the Australians are known to say, good on you, Russ. We appreciate the work. (He also happens to do plenty of great work, too, raising funds for charities, it should be pointed out). At this point, wouldn't it be great to see him dig around City Hall and see what he can find if, indeed, there is anything to be found? Here's hoping he can and will keep up this good work here in town. This is badly needed in this city. Right now, I'd like to see him get on the Mayor's back about the shootings in town.
Links: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v2kamjAtcc&feature=share; http://www.nbcactionnews.com/dpp/news/local_news/investigations/clay-co-auditor-willam-norris-seven-women-nude-photos-felony-papers-exposed-nbc-action-news-July2011swp; http://www.nbcactionnews.com/dpp/about_us/staff/Russ-Ptacek---Investigative-Reporter#
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