Good idea? Paper lets readers place stories on A1

[Oeditpus Rex]

Online only; not in print, which would be impossible. But still...


NEW YORK If you've ever wanted to pick the stories that appear on Page One, the Wisconsin State Journal in Madison is about to give you the power. Under a new initiative launched Monday, the 101,000-circulation daily will let readers vote on its Web site each day for the story they'd most like to see on the front page.

"Under the "Reader's Choice" heading, we'll offer four or five story choices varying day to day from local to national, entertainment to sports," Managing Editor Tim Kelley wrote in a note to readers Saturday. "You'll be able to see immediately how your choice stacks up against others, and check back later for final results."

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