Journalism that makes a difference

The I-News Network is a nonprofit organization that gives millions of Coloradans access to in-depth news they wouldn’t find any other way – stories that inspire real action and positive change.

I-News helps news media throughout Colorado produce in-depth journalism they couldn’t do alone; we train journalists in other newsrooms to do the kind of in-depth reporting and research that I-News does; and we help citizens and students learn investigative reporting skills: to think critically, research deeply and tell compelling stories important for the public to know.

An auction of surplus state government property, including a large allotment of computers and other electronic devices.

Here are some examples:

More doctors now disclose drug company payments after I-News helped Colorado Public Radio report hidden funding.

Lawmakers changed tax law after I-News helped the Denver Post reveal that movie stars and developers were getting tax breaks meant for farmers and ranchers.

Legislation was introduced after I-News helped its media partners uncover dangerous and illegal treatment of hazardous electronic waste unknown even to regulators.

Lawmakers called for a state audit after I-News helped Education News Colorado, KUSA-TV and other partners show that online elementary and high schools get millions in tax money even though half their students leave within a year.

Northern Colorado residents sought to help disabled neighbors live independently and save tax dollars after I-News helped public radio station KUNC and other media partners show how state resources were directed.

University and law enforcement officials do more to protect students after I-News helped our media partners report that some schools withheld information about sexual assaults on campus.

These are the kinds of real results that can happen when a community has access to the specialized I-News kind of quality, in-depth journalism.