Category Archives: News

The 2018 report on hatred of the press from Reporters Without Borders is a chilling document, which surveys threats to reporters in nations all across the globe. Read a summary of it, here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

This is a very useful bookmark, from Columbia Journalism Review. Anyone who’s been attacked online will find a lot of useful info here. Posted by Tim Morrissey  ... - MORE -

The debates for both primaries are scheduled for the second half of July. The debates, which will be interactive with live social media, will both run a full hour. The WBA Foundation has named the journalists who will participate as panelists. Read the story here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

What some stations are doing to attract younger viewers to their newscasts might surprise you. Details here from Nieman Reports. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

For some time, there’s been discussion about changing what reporters and the general public can see on the state’s popular circuit court access site, known as CCAP. Most notably, many dismissed cases will be removed from WCCA. Felonies, small claims, and numerous other case types will be removed after... - MORE -

If you’re working in broadcast news, odds are strong that you got your first taste of the profession by working on your high school’s student newspaper – and then for your college radio or TV station. The Society of Professional Journalists is reaffirming its support for independent student newsrooms. Next... - MORE -

The story comes from Taylor County, Wisconsin. Read about it here. The WBA Newsroom site has a special section devoted to Wisconsin’s Open Records and Open Meetings laws. Find it here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

This field guide is full of useful information for reporters seeking to protect themselves and their sources. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

This question – and five others – that every newsroom should be asking about its coverage. Great stuff from the RTDNA. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Lawyers for five major media organizations fought for the right to be present during the hearings regarding Trump attorney Michael Cohen. The Associated Press says it was a victory for public access. Here’s their “story behind the story“. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -