Example of news line up
Here's an example of a news lineup for a 30-minute evening news broadcast:
Top Story
- Breaking news: Major fire engulfs downtown skyscraper, multiple injuries reported (2:00-2:30)
National News
- President signs new economic stimulus package into law (2:30-2:45)
- Investigation underway after deadly train derailment in the Midwest (2:45-3:00)
Local News
- City council approves new development project in downtown area (3:00-3:15)
- Local police department launches new community outreach program (3:15-3:30)
Weather
- Severe thunderstorms expected to hit the area tonight, with heavy rain and strong winds (3:30-3:45)
Sports
- Recap of last night's NBA playoff game, including highlights and analysis (3:45-4:00)
Business
- Stock market update: Dow Jones closes up 200 points, tech stocks lead the way (4:00-4:15)
Entertainment
- Review of new movie release, including interviews with the cast and crew (4:15-4:30)
Closing
- Recap of the top stories of the evening, with a look ahead to tomorrow's news (4:30-4:45)
This is just one example, but news lineups can vary depending on the station, the time of day, and the type of programming.