Reuters appoints Midwest bureau chief to head new US service

Bohan, pictured, becomes editor of the fledgling domestic offering of local general, political, sports and entertainment news.

"In his new role, Peter will lead Reuters America Service in producing top local news of national interest in the US every day for newspapers and real time media," the company said.

Bohan was instrumental in setting up a deal between Reuters and Tribune, several of whose papers, including the Chicago Tribune, reduced their Associated Press subscriptions in order that Tribune could become Reuters America's first official client. He joined Reuters in 1983 and has done stints abroad as Hong Kong editor and Singapore bureau chief.

Reuters America will be served by staff journalists and stringers in about 100 US cities. It will include content supplied by other news organisations ranging from Sports Direct to US Presswire. ■