Monthly Archives: December 2025

Column: Protect transparency, save WisconsinEye

Every year in Wisconsin state government, billions of taxpayer dollars are spent on programs and policies that impact every citizen, community, school and business. While many people roll their eyes and tune out the sometimes messy, partisan, unpredictable work of state government, WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network encourages citizens to lean... - MORE -

Wausau stations name new news director

Jacob Wilson is joining WSAW-TV/WZAW-TV in Wausau as news director starting Jan. 22. Wilson will lead the stations’ daily news operation and special projects, including expanding and elevating work on digital platforms. He most recently led the morning team at WTTV/WXIN, the CBS/FOX duopoly in Indianapolis. “It’s an absolute privilege... - MORE -

Vucsko named news director at WBAY-TV

Lisa Vucsko was named News Director at WBAY-TV in Green Bay. She started Dec. 15. She will lead the station’s newsroom, overseeing editorial strategy, day-to-day news operations, digital integration, and investigative projects. Vucsko is an award-winning newsroom executive with more than 28 years of experience working in and leading Midwest,... - MORE -

Column: The problem with the will to secrecy

In 2018, a mobile home park owner in Stevens Point lost his operator’s license after submitting falsified drinking water samples to the state, purportedly leaving longtime residents of the park at risk of consuming excess iron and manganese. He appealed. In 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources authorized the... - MORE -