Category Archives: News

Madison weekend anchor and reporter Tajma Hall is moving to Milwaukee. Hall is leaving NBC 15 (WMTV-TV) to join CBS 58 (WDJT-TV) where she will be closer to her hometown of Chicago. “This is an incredible opportunity to continue to grow as a journalist and I feel so blessed,” Hall... - MORE -

Enterprise journalist Wudan Yam is writing today for Poynter about her experience during the pandemic and the realizations she’s had about experiencing journalism as an identity, rather than a profession.  You can find those insightful reflections here.... - MORE -

If you checked out over the Thanksgiving holiday, you are likely just learning about the COVID-19 omicron variant. Poynter compiled everything you need to get up to speed. Learn more here.... - MORE -

The Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks nominations for the Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics. Now in its 13th 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 -

With the expectation of potential unrest in the news, it’s time for journalists to prepare themselves for covering these high-risk events. RTDNA is providing this training to help you and your fellow reporters in the field. ... - MORE -

Kasey Chronis is joining FOX 32 (WFLD-TV) in Chicago as a reporter after four years at FOX 6 (WITI-TV) in Milwaukee.  “Since graduating from Indiana University, it has truly been an honor to bring awareness, give a voice to, and share what matters most to the wonderful people of South... - MORE -

Three Madison TV stations led a successful effort to fight a defense motion in a homicide case to bar stations from livestreaming the proceedings. The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, Wisconsin Newspaper Association, and Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council joined the motion arguing the media should be allowed to livestream the trial... - MORE -

Poynter is offering journalists a two day session on covering jails and police reform. Check it out: This free workshop will help journalists more confidently cover America’s criminal justice system, from learning about COVID-19 inside jails to proposed changes in local policing. Accepted applicants can attend either online or in-person ... - MORE -