Category Archives: News

Gov. Evers signs body camera bill into law

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 -

Reporter, anchor leaves WSAW-TV

WSAW-TV reporter and Sunday morning anchor Jerel Ballard is leaving the station. Ballard began his reporting career at WSAW in March 2018. His last day is Thursday. He has not yet announced his next move.... - MORE -

Learn how to rebuild trust with your audience

How do you make good decisions when covering the toughest stories in a 24/7 news cycle while they are breaking right in front of you? In this 24/7 news world, speed is important, but the cost of errors is a loss of trust from your audience. Journalists make mistakes when... - MORE -

Body cameras bill to go to Gov. Evers’ desk

The Wisconsin State Assembly on Thursday approved a bill on a voice vote that would establish statewide rules for how police use body cameras. The measure was approved Wednesday by the State Senate and now goes to Gov. Tony Evers. The bill was the product of a Legislative Study Committee... - MORE -

Conference to focus on journalism ethics, crisis in local news

The Center for Journalism Ethics will host its 12th annual journalism ethics conference at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery in Madison. Titled “Journalism Ethics & the Crisis in Local News” the conference will be held April 24 and is free and open to the public.  This conference will bring together... - MORE -

State Senate approves body camera bill

The Wisconsin State Senate on Wednesday approved a bill on a voice vote that would establish statewide rules for how police use body cameras. A companion measure will be considered by the State Assembly on Thursday. The bill was the product of a Legislative Study Committee in which representatives of... - MORE -

Sessions available to learn about Wisconsin water

From Melodi2 on Morguefile
The Wisconsin Humanities Council is offering a series of regional events this year regarding “Wisconsin’s Water Future.” They are inviting Wisconsin’s newsrooms to join the sessions to learn more about the topic. Reporters are, of course, also welcome to cover the events. They are as follows: April 25 – La... - MORE -

Webinar to focus on rebuilding trust with your audience

How do you make good decisions when covering the toughest stories in a 24/7 news cycle while they are breaking right in front of you? In this 24/7 news world, speed is important, but the cost of errors is a loss of trust from your audience. Journalists make mistakes when... - MORE -

Broadcasters speak in support of body camera bill

The Wisconsin State Assembly Committee on State Affairs on Thursday held a public hearing on a bill (AB896) that would establish statewide rules for how police use body cameras. The Assembly bill is a companion to an identical bill in the State Senate (SB50). WKOW-TV News Director Ed Reams and... - MORE -