Category Archives: News

Believe in future of local news

There’s a lot of hope for the future of local broadcast news among news directors, based on this survey. The survey from RTDNA and Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University says local news directors, “cite continued high levels of trust in local news, even as trust in... - MORE -

Deadline coming soon for Jowett Fellowship for photographers

The deadline for a fellowship for photographers is coming June 1. The Rick Jowett Fellowship was established in 2017 by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation to support educational opportunities for photographers and videographers who work in media in Wisconsin. Recipients of the fellowship can use the grant for professional development... - MORE -

Congrats to the News Operations of the Year

Congratulations to the newsrooms that won News Operation of the Year honors at the WBA Awards Gala on Saturday! The winners were determined by the number of points awarded in individual awards categories related to news. The News Operation of the Year winners are: Small Market News and Talk Radio:... - MORE -

Column: Body cam bill balances privacy, openness

When so much about politics is partisan, one might expect a topic like police body cameras to be contentious, particularly as it relates to public access to recordings. But proposed legislation to regulate the use of these cameras was approved by nine of the 10 members of the committee that... - MORE -