News-Leader Print Production To Be Moved To Columbia

KSMU | By Michele Skalicky

Published February 19, 2020 at 6:36 AM CST

The News-Leader will no longer be printed in Springfield. The paper reports that its newspaper printing and production operation will be moved to a sister facility in Columbia.

The last newspaper produced in Springfield is expected to be on March 29 for the next day edition.

According to a News-Leader article, “The consolidation of production operations has become increasingly common within the newspaper industry.”

The News-Leader says the change won’t affect the daily publication of the paper.

Employees who will be laid off will be offered help seeking new employment, and the paper reports they’ll be offered jobs at other company locations when available.

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Michele Skalicky

Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.

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