Category Archives: News

The COVID-19 story is so huge, it’s hard to know where to focus your newsroom’s efforts in covering it. There is no shortage of story ideas. The Columbia Journalism Review is outlining the challenges in covering the global crisis in this article. The article also discusses the challenge of... - MORE -

Fox 6 (WITI-TV) Milwaukee reporter Amanda St. Hilaire is among those being recognized by the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council its annual Openness Awards, or Opees. St. Hilaire will receive the Media Openness Award (“Mopee”) for her in-depth investigative reports on how state legislators, alone among state and local public... - MORE -

After nearly eight years at WFRV-TV in Green Bay, sports anchor and reporter Ryan Rodig announced he’s moving on. Rodig shared the news on Twitter Monday stating this week is his last WFRV. The announcement goes on to say he’s looking forward to spending more time at home with his... - MORE -

The Society of Professional Journalists Madison Pro chapter will host a discussion with open records experts on how to navigate the open records process from who to talk to, what to ask for and what to expect. The event will provide insight into how all people — journalists and community... - MORE -

Stacy Engebretson is leaving NBC26 (WGBA-TV) after 20 years at the station. Engebretson is a two-time Emmy award-winning journalist who most recently anchored NBC 26 Live at 5:00 and previously anchored NBC 26 at 6:00 and 10:00. She also served as NBC 26’s Assistant News Director. Engebretson previously worked as... - MORE -

An evening anchor at a TV station in Lincoln, Nebraska will join the WSAW-TV newsroom in Wausau as news director. Bridget Fargen spent nine years at 10/11 News in Lincoln and began her career in Rhinelander. “Bridget’s impact on 10/11’s newscasts goes far beyond her contributions on the anchor desk,”... - MORE -

A UW-Madison faculty associate in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication with 20 years of experience sending countless students into successful careers has earned the honor of having the prefix “distinguished” added to her title. Pat Hastings is now “Distinguished Faculty Associate.” The designation is reserved for staff whose... - MORE -

During the hectic legislative session in February, one thing got lost: the public’s ability to participate fully in the process. That’s because the public wasn’t given adequate notice of some public hearings. Take Feb. 13. Two Assembly hearings that day were held at 11:01 a.m. and 12:01 p.m. For both... - MORE -

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers on Friday signed into law a bipartisan bill to address the use of law enforcement body cameras and public access to video recorded by the devices. The bill was the product of hard work from the members of a Legislative Study Committee that included lawmakers, law... - MORE -