Category Archives: News

Nominations sought for Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics

The Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics. Now in its 12th 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 publishing individually.... - MORE -

Don’t get newsroom burnout

After the year of news you’ve had to cover, no one would blame you for feeling stressed out. Poynter this morning is sharing tips to help journalists ward off burnout. The article suggests starting by understanding trauma and practicing digital wellness. Read more here.... - MORE -

Your assignment editor’s biggest pet peeves

There are two things I know for sure: Salads always taste better when someone else makes them. And probably once a week you do something to annoy your assignment editor. It really takes a special person to handle the role of the Assignment Editor. There is a ton of responsibility,... - MORE -

DuPont heading to La Crosse

Amy DuPont announced Friday she’s leaving the “Wake Up’ team at FOX 6 (WITI-TV) in Milwaukee. She he moving to WKBT-TV in La Crosse to anchor the 5 p.m. news. She was at WITI-TV for three years. DuPont explained to viewers that she’s ‘headed home.’ DuPont has won four Emmy... - MORE -

Meyer leaving WKBT-TV

A weekend anchor and investigative team leader for WKBT-TV in La Crosse is leaving. Mal Meyer announced Sunday that he’s moving to New England to be closer to family. Meyer thanked viewers for their support over the last three year during his final signoff.... - MORE -

Column: DOC should be more open about COVID-19

In late October, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections the number of COVID-19 deaths among people incarcerated in state prisons. That’s good news. But it’s troubling that this disclosure, which revealed that at least five state inmates have died, came only after months of delaying, obfuscating and covering up. And the... - MORE -

Long election night for Wisconsin broadcasters

Wisconsin’s broadcasters were on duty throughout the night election night and into the following morning with coverage of the Nov. 3 election. The presidential election is a close race and newsrooms were also busy covering hundreds of state races and local referendums. Thank you to everyone putting in extra hours... - MORE -