Category Archives: News

Foster leaving anchor desk in Wausau

Heather Foster is leaving the anchor desk at WSAW-TV in Wausau to spend more time raising her family. Foster made the announcement Monday. She’s decided to stay home and raise her infant daughter. She and her husband will remain in the Wausau area to raise their family. “I started my... - MORE -

Panel to discuss criminal justice, reporting

From the UW Center for Journalism Ethics: The Center for Journalism Ethics will host a public event –  “Just Narratives: Covering Criminal Justice” – at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, at the Memorial Union Play Circle on the UW–Madison campus. Three panelists with expertise in criminal justice and journalism will... - MORE -

Column: Fee recovery is key to transparency

Many states, including Wisconsin, have public records laws. But that doesn’t mean requesters always get the records they seek, or even that the laws are followed. What provisions in a state’s laws are most associated with compliance? The answer may surprise you. It’s not the strength of a law’s penalty... - MORE -

Should you buy a home if you have a short-term contract?

It’s undoubtedly one of the biggest decisions in a person’s life – buying a house. But how do you know if you’re ready? Or if it’s even a good move, given the fact you most likely have a contract that’s only two or three years? Reece Van Haaften is the... - MORE -

Storm reporters play important role

A common criticism of hurricane coverage by news outlets is the live shot we’ve all seen of a reporter trying to stay on his or her feet as they stand in the thick of the storm. Poynter is arguing that these reporters play an important role because if those outside... - MORE -

Session focuses on connecting journalism research, practice

The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute is hosting the following free session on the topic of connecting journalism research and practice: It is now well-established that the long-time economic model on which the news industry has relied is no longer sustainable. Facebook, Google, and declining levels of popular trust in ... - MORE -

Storms don’t have to be severe to warrant extra coverage

A thunderstorm can disrupt someone’s day, even if the storm isn’t, strictly speaking, “severe” as defined by the National Weather Service. Talent coach and weather content consultant Tim Heller, writing for RTDNA, says, “Local TV station weather teams usually do an excellent job connecting with viewers during severe weather. But... - MORE -