FeaturedDecember 4 2022

Sandy Maxx co-anchor of Wisconsin’s Afternoon News on Newsradio 620 WTMJ

Milwaukee broadcast veteran, Sandy Maxx will co-anchor Wisconsin’s Afternoon News on Newsradio 620 WTMJ. Maxx will join on-air host John Mercure, Sports Director Greg Matzek, and Traffic Reporter Debbie Lazaga weekday afternoons from 3 to 6 p.m. beginning Monday, Dec. 12. “We are thrilled to welcome Sandy to the WTMJ... - MORE -

Nominations sought for 2023 Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics

The Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks nominations for the Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics. Now in its 14th year, the Shadid Award recognizes ethical decisions in reporting stories in any medium, including print, broadcast and digital, by journalists working for established news organizations or... - MORE -

Good luck this Election Day!

It’s a big day for newsrooms, as most Election Days are. Keep up the great work you’ve done this election season and with your coverage over the coming days. To help you prepare, here are some Election Day tips from Poynter.... - MORE -

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In Depth

Closed Meetings Under Wisconsin’s Open Meetings Law

State law in Wisconsin requires 24 hours notice of any public meeting, and even in an emergency, a public board or commission must give 2 hours notice before closing a meeting. There are 12 reasons a governmental body can close a meeting, AND, the motion to close must be made... - MORE -

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