Phones are becoming more and more important.
If there's a fire, I want to be able to type a few graphs on my phone and post it - along with photos or even audio taken on my phone.
It's very difficult to post a story. It's impossible, as far as I can tell, to upload a photo.
More and more often, news organizations are relying on user-generated content.
OP needs to recognize this and allow users to add photos to galleries, or even to post news tips or neighborhood news, using their mobile technology.