Category Archives: News

WBA Awards entries due WEDNESDAY!

Your submissions for the WBA Awards for Excellence are due at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday. If you’re a procrastinator, it’s now time to stop procrastinating. WBA Vice President Linda Baun is hard at work making sure stations are getting their submissions in without any problems. She’ll be at her desk... - MORE -

Column: Democracy depends on open government

They say what’s good for the goose is good for the gander, but when it comes to public records, the state Legislature doesn’t seem to believe in this principle. In Wisconsin, cities, police and fire departments, state agencies, and even the governor’s office are required to retain public records and... - MORE -

Awards deadline less than a week away

The deadline to submit for the WBA Awards for Excellence is less than a week away. The contest closes on Jan. 9 at 11:59 p.m. This video provides important tips for making sure you avoid disqualifications, especially if you’re compiling your work close to the deadline: Here is some other ... - MORE -

Resolutions for 2019

WBA Chair Steve Wexler has a New Years resolutions that WBA Newsroom readers find relevant…and it’s his first resolution: Resolution No. 1: Become a First Amendment zealot. The freedoms of the media, guaranteed in our sacred Constitution, have never been under attack in the manner they are today. State legislators... - MORE -

Beef up your toolkit for 2019

It’s almost 2019 and if, like many, you’re looking to up your game in the new year, we’re got a place for you to start. Poynter recently published it’s list of the top ten tools for journalism in 2018. Check it out here. Be sure to scroll to the... - MORE -

Holidays in the newsroom

While many will be enjoying time with friends and family, we salute the broadcasters and journalists who will keep the lights on at newsrooms around Wisconsin over the holidays. THANK YOU! We wish all newsrooms a happy holiday season and a safe, fulfilling, and news-filled new year!  ... - MORE -

4 on air personalities signing off in Milwaukee

Four on air personalities at three different Milwaukee TV stations have announced their departures. WDJT-TV weekend anchor Jacob Kittlstad tweeted his goodbye on Wednesday that included some highlights: Today is my last day at @CBS58 and I can’t help but reflect on all the sincerely fun moments I’ve had. From... - MORE -