Why is it important to know what's going on in the news?

News, especially local news, is made for a reason, and that is for people to keep up on what is going on around the world--or at least around their neighborhood. Major events like droughts or the changing economy is something people need to be updated on in case they are going to be affected. For example, there is a warning for some people in Texas to conserve their water because of the heat and drought. If a person didn't keep up with the news and lived in that area, they might get in trouble for using too much water.