FeaturedMay 27 2026

Competitive Wisconsin Energy content available to stations

From Alvimann on Morguefile

In an effort to keep out members and readers informed of energy trends in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is sharing Competitive Wisconsin Inc.’s content from its Leadership Briefing: Energy. The content has been edited for print publication. Energy demand is a key economic development item right now in many Wisconsin communities considering data centers —… – MORE –

Column: How to solve high record costs and long delays

The two most common complaints I hear from people seeking public records are “Why is it taking so long?” and “Why does it cost so much?” Unfortunately, it’s often difficult to mount a successful legal challenge to delays or fees because of the way the state’s laws are worded. Wisconsin’s Open Records Law imposes no… – MORE –

Dunning joins WISN-TV morning show

Jason Dunning will be WISN-TV’s new weekday morning meteorologist starting April 27. During his career, Dunning has provided critical forecasts of wide-ranging severe weather, from serious flooding to damaging winds, deadly tornados, and catastrophic hurricanes. “He has a proven track record of helping people plan, prepare, and stay safe during extremely dangerous weather,” said Shawn… – MORE –

Recent

  • UW to offer Digital Investigations Boot Camp
  • St. Hilaire named to lead WITI-TV newsroom
  • Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council names ‘Opee’ winners 
  • Kendall Keys named weekend anchor on WISN-TV
  • Williams named permanent host of TMJ4’s ‘Milwaukee Tonight’

    • Featured Resources

  • PDF Fact Sheet on the Property Tax/Levy Process


    • In Depth

    Wisconsin Open Meetings & Records Law

    Civic and legislative leaders of Wisconsin have always felt strongly about the importance of having the public aware of what their governmental bodies are doing. Wisconsin law, with very few exceptions, requires that such meetings be held publicly in places reasonably accessible to members of the public, and that such meetings be open to all… - MORE -
    In Depth

    Actual Laws and Important Case References

    You can find the complete text of the state’s open records law and a listing of current and significant cases where the law was tested, and the latest opinions of the Attorney General relating to open records law, at the Wisconsin Freedom Of Information Council’s website. Home Page Open Records Law Text Relevant case references Attorney… - MORE -