Reporters should have solid facts before writing stories

To the editor:

One of your reporters, Andrew Wellner, recently wrote a story about a substitute teacher that was arrested on Thursday.

The headline chosen was, “Valley teacher wanted in Idaho.” I feel that the words Andrew chose were inflammatory and specifically designed to make a good headline without consideration for Tyler Fishback’s reputation. Tyler has not been convicted of anything yet and it’s possible that nothing happened. Your reporters should do a better job of getting solid facts before writing stories and be more respectful of people’s reputations.

Trevor Farnsworth

Wasilla

Editor’s note: The headline in question was written by Greg Johnson, a longtime Frontiersman reporter and copy editor. The headline is factually accurate and succinct.