Category Archives: News

If you’ve been on Twitter a long time, like before you got a full time job as a journalist, you might want to consider deleting your old tweets. That’s according to two journalists who did just that. They said that given the scrutiny put on journalists these days, your... - MORE -

A local news reporter in California was attacked while reporting live on Facebook from the scene of crime. Check out the video: It’s another reminder about the importance of safety, especially when you’re working in the field. This was the subject of a panel discussion the WBA had at the... - MORE -

Most of the documents connected to an open records case in Racine County will be released with redactions after a closed court hearing earlier this week. The case involves Racine City Attorney Scott Letteney and Racine Alderperson Sandy Weidner. Last August, the city attorney sought an ethics violation sanction against... - MORE -

A Minneapolis area TV reporter is offering advice to reporters who might not see their daily assignments as storytelling opportunities. Boyd Huppert says that to tell good stories a reporter needs an inquisitive mind and willingness to take risks. “The assignment is not the story,” Huppert said. “Our job as... - MORE -

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 -

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 -

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 -

The Midwest Broadcast Journalism Association is currently taking applications for a $500 training grant for working journalists and also the Jack Shelley Scholarship for students. Learn more about the training grant here and more about the scholarships here. Past recipients have used the training grant to offset attending the... - MORE -

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 -