Stories- What happened vs. What does it mean

When you do stories, think about the bottom line for your viewer. Translate the story in to that bottom line. For example, you can report that city council voted x, y, and z but you need to explain- "That means there will be less money for firefighters, or, that means library hours will be cut." Break a story down to its personal impact for the viewer. If it doesn't have a personal impact for the viewer, you may want to ask why it is in your show.