FeaturedFebruary 23 2019

Checkol named anchor for WISN-TV mid-day newscast

Eden Checkol has been named the new anchor of “WISN 12 News at 11:00 a.m.” Checkol replaces Melinda Davenport and will be heading the news desk alongside meteorologist Sally Severson. In addition to her new role, Checkol will continue to serve as breaking news anchor, weekdays on “WISN 12 News... - MORE -

RTDNA: Don’t give up on online comments

Many newsrooms might be tempted to scrap online comments. They do damage to journalists and to a newsroom’s reputation. But this article from RTDNA points out that there are still benefits to keeping online comments and and provides some ideas for making them less destructive and more productive. The key... - MORE -

Give your newsroom a ‘Stop List’

There is no shortage of ideas for things newsrooms should be doing to innovate, but is there room in your newsroom’s schedule to innovate? The Knight-Cronkite News Lab is suggesting that newsrooms wanting to innovate should start with a list of things they’re going to stop doing. The article suggests... - MORE -

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Sex Offenders Law

In 1997, the state enacted a comprehensive law dealing with sex offenders. It is called the Sex Offenders Registration and Community Notification Law, and law enforcement professionals call it “SORC” for shorthand. The law has many facets, many named after victims of sexual predators, like “Jacob’s Law” and “Megan’s Law”.... - MORE -

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