Monthly Archives: April 2018

For some time, there’s been discussion about changing what reporters and the general public can see on the state’s popular circuit court access site, known as CCAP. Most notably, many dismissed cases will be removed from WCCA. Felonies, small claims, and numerous other case types will be removed after... - MORE -

If you’re working in broadcast news, odds are strong that you got your first taste of the profession by working on your high school’s student newspaper – and then for your college radio or TV station. The Society of Professional Journalists is reaffirming its support for independent student newsrooms. Next... - MORE -

The story comes from Taylor County, Wisconsin. Read about it here. The WBA Newsroom site has a special section devoted to Wisconsin’s Open Records and Open Meetings laws. Find it here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

This field guide is full of useful information for reporters seeking to protect themselves and their sources. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

This question – and five others – that every newsroom should be asking about its coverage. Great stuff from the RTDNA. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Lawyers for five major media organizations fought for the right to be present during the hearings regarding Trump attorney Michael Cohen. The Associated Press says it was a victory for public access. Here’s their “story behind the story“. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Technology has arrived at the point where talented people can make completely fake videos which seem real. I wasn’t fooled for one second watching the video in a Buzzfeed article from today. While the video itself was convincing, it was immediately apparent to me that the voicetrack was definitely not... - MORE -

In a day and age where Rush Limbaugh refers to himself as “America’s Anchorman”, the lines between Journalism and entertainment have been blurred almost beyond recognition for many Americans. David Graham of The Atlantic has some thoughts about Sean Hannity’s ethical mess. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

It’s Pulitzer Prize day – and many of the winners have been announced – and now we’ll have the annual difference of opinion on whether it’s PULL-it-ser or PEW-lit-ser. There is a definitive answer, if you’re a fan of pronouncing surnames the way the owner of the name does. The... - MORE -

From Poynter this morning: For the first time in more than 20 years of research, the Radio Television Digital News Association/Hofstra University Survey found the total population of TV newsrooms has surpassed that of newspapers. In the study, out Monday, the average local TV newsroom employment remains just below its... - MORE -