Category Archives: News

Vitrano moving to morning radio host

Newsradio 620 WTMJ is excited to name Vince Vitrano, longtime morning news anchor at TMJ4 News, as the new host of “Wisconsin’s Morning News,” replacing Gene Mueller, who announced his retirement after 44 years in Milwaukee radio. Mueller will retire in February 2022 as Vitrano segues into the role. For... - MORE -

TV group uses technology to promote best practices

Cronkite News Lab recently profiled the technology being used by Tegna to promote best practices in writing headlines and copy for the web. One highlighted innovation is the “story strength meter” which rates the quality of your story on numerous variables, like length, SEO, and related story links. This happens... - MORE -

Wisconsin Public Radio names new news fellows

Wisconsin Public Radio’s (WPR) latest reporting fellows reflect a continuing commitment to providing opportunities for underrepresented and early career journalists. This year WPR is pleased to welcome Lee Ester News Fellow Diane Bezucha and Second Century News Fellow Christine Hatfield. Bezucha was a high school teacher in California and a... - MORE -

RTDNA appeals for right to record police

The RTDNA is pushing an effort to clarify the right to record the work of law enforcement officers. Here’s more from RTDNA Executive Director Dan Shelley: RTDNA’s ongoing effort to ensure all Americans, including all journalists, have an unambiguous right lawfully to record the activity of police moves to a ... - MORE -

Column: Records shed light on board shenanigans

The Natural Resources Board, an all-volunteer body that guides policy for the Department of Natural Resources, is part of Wisconsin’s tradition of open government. The idea to empower volunteers  —  rather than politicians  —  was first proposed in the progressive era by leading conservationists, including Aldo Leopold, who understood that... - MORE -

Kummer headed to Tennessee

WBAY-TV News Director Matt Kummer is staying with Gray but moving to Knoxville, Tennessee to lead the newsroom at WVLT-TV/WBXX-TV. “After an amazing decade leading the WBAY-TV newsroom, I’m heading south,” Kummer wrote on social media. “Already memorizing the lyrics to Rocky Top!” Kummer started at WBAY-TV in 2011. Before... - MORE -

Madison TV station recognized by RTDNA

Madison TV station WISC-TV was recognized Wednesday by RTDNA during the 2021 Edward R. Murrow Awards Gala in New York City. WISC-TV was one of eight stations across the country to be recognized for overall excellence, the biggest prize in the competition. You can read more about the Murrow Awards... - MORE -

Jordan returns to Midwest to anchor at WISN-TV

Award-winning journalist Gerron Jordan is joining “WISN 12 News This Morning” as the live desk anchor on weekdays from 4:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., beginning Nov. 8. Jordan will work alongside co-anchors Adrienne Pedersen and Diana Gutiérrez, meteorologist Lindsey Slater, and Matt Salemme in News Chopper 12. Prior to joining... - MORE -

Learn more about trans in sports

Many states, including Wisconsin, are taking up bills restricting transgender athletes’ ability to participate on sports teams that match their gender identity. Here’s a timely and free session from Poynter to get you up to speed on the topic: During the 2021 legislative session, seven states passed laws that restrict... - MORE -