Category Archives: News

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 -

RTDNA is taking a look back on 2018: The Year in Journalism. RTDNA Executive Director Dan Shelley writes about attacks on journalists and signs that trust in the media is on the rise: “Local television news is poised to maintain its position as the de facto leader in local... - MORE -

The New York Times is out with it’s list of the top 18 media Grinches of 2018. The list highlights the year’s worst actors in the news media and anyone else who interfered with a free press. The list includes politicians, media companies, and countries. Check it out here.... - MORE -

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 -

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 -

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 -