Category Archives: News

Have you noticed that the media is not naming mass shooters as much as they used to? It’s something the public asked for and seems to be getting it now. It takes away the notoriety that shooters would often enjoy after committing their crimes. This article from Poynter examines the... - MORE -

When you’re in the trenches trying to turn one or more stories everyday, it can be easy to forget some of the sage advice you once got as a young journalist. Here’s a list of tips that you might want to print out and check up on every few months.... - MORE -

Too much bad news can make it harder for audiences to stay tuned, but what if journalism could do more to empower audiences to make their communities better? That’s the idea behind this article which highlights four stories that demonstrate how stories an empower audiences to take action. A webinar... - MORE -

Anchors and producers have a relationship that can make or break a newscast. That’s why turning the relationship into a valued partnership is critical. WBA Hall of Famer Jill Geisler wrote this article sharing 5 secrets to great anchor/producer partnerships. If you want to learn more in person, scroll... - MORE -

When University of Wisconsin-Madison student journalist Peter Coutu investigated frequent lottery winners in Wisconsin in 2018, he uncovered a pattern: the owners and clerks of stores that sell lottery tickets seemed to have more luck than normal. In his article for Wisconsin Watch, Coutu consulted a statistical expert, who concluded... - MORE -

Ben Handelman is permanently moving to the Monday through Friday weekday anchor desk of FOX6 News (WITI-TV).  Handelman will take over duties on the FOX6 News at 4:00, 6:00 and 9:00 with co-anchor Stephanie Grady. Handelman was serving as evening anchor on Friday and Saturday nights. He has been filling... - MORE -

Attorney James Friedman of Godfrey & Kahn has been appointed to the Wisconsin Public Records Board. Friedman is an attorney for the WBA State Legal Hotline. He also sits on the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council and recently served on the Study Committee on the Use of Police Body Cameras... - MORE -

Checklists are a good way to avoid making simple mistakes, and this can also apply to journalism and broadcast newsrooms. If you want to up your game, consider using a checklist. Need convincing? Check out this article from the Knight-Cronkite News Lab. The article outlines a number of checklists journalists... - MORE -