It’s not uncommon for reporters to have difficulty getting access to public records, but if you get enough practice, you learn a lot of lessons along the way. Tisha Thompson is one of those reporters. She recently shared her nine-point list of tips, which include a few steps to consider... - MORE -

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals issued a decision on Dec. 5 siding with the media in a Racine County case that’s been sealed off to the public. The court ruled that Racine County Circuit Court Judge Eugene Gasiorkiewicz should determine which specific documents involving an open-records case filed by Racine... - MORE -

Facebook appears to have its eyes set on competing with local broadcasters. A recent article from Broadcasting and Cable says Facebook is looking for ways to serve its users local and regional news, including lifesaving information. The service called “Today In” is operational in 400 U.S. cities. Facebook said its... - MORE -