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Tompkins talks AI at UW-Madison

Veteran journalism instructor Al Tompkins was in Wisconsin in June to talk to a room full of journalists about artificial intelligence. In the half-day workshop, he talked about how artificial intelligence will change the way we all use our phones, computers, and smart devices. He talked about how AI will help journalists find sources for… – MORE –

TMJ4 meteorologist moves to mornings

Meteorologist Brendan Johnson will be making the move to weekday mornings this summer on TMJ4 (WTMJ-TV) in Milwaukee. Johnson is currently the station’s weekend morning meteorologist and is part of Storm Team 4’s community weather reporting and storm chasing throughout the week. Johnson has been with TMJ4 since September 2022. He came to Milwaukee via… – MORE –

LaCombe named news director at WLUK-TV

Andrew LaCombe has been named news director for WLUK-TV in Green Bay. He is a former political and investigative reporter for WLUK from 2013 until 2016. LaCombe rejoins the station from WLUC-TV in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula where he was news director, leading the operation to four consecutive years of being named Station of the Year… – MORE –

Column: Want a closed session? Explain yourself!

Probably the most commonly used — and, in my opinion, abused — exemption in our state’s Open Meetings Law is the one that lets governmental bodies meet behind closed doors “whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session.” The exemption, 19.85(1)(e) in Wisconsin state statutes, is used by all manner of public bodies, from… – MORE –

Wescott to join Big Radio in Monroe

Josh Wescott, former radio news director and host of a top ranked morning show in the Madison market, has joined Big Radio stations in Monroe and Freeport to enhance the company’s local news presence. Wescott worked in the Madison radio market as news director for WIBA-AM for more than five years. He led a team… – MORE –

Column: When people die, openness matters 

In any community, the role of the medical examiner is vital. Medical examiners — or coroners, in the nearly half of Wisconsin’s 72 counties that have them as an alternative — determine the cause and manner of death, support the criminal justice system and track data to identify trends that can impact public health and… – MORE –

Column: Improve access to municipal court records

Wisconsin’s municipal courts can have a significant and devastating impact on the lives of people who can’t afford to pay a citation due to poverty. Without critical legal protections, unpaid municipal citations can lead to warrants, arrests and incarceration. There is no right to counsel in Wisconsin’s municipal courts, meaning people unable to afford an… – MORE –

Longtime news director Juli Buehler to retire from WLUK-TV

WLUK-TV News Director Juli Buehler has announced her retirement after a career spanning 45 years, with 30 of those years in northeast Wisconsin. Buehler is the recipient of numerous awards, including The Associated Press Carol Brewer Award, and she was inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Silver Circle in 2016. “Juli… – MORE –

Jartz to retire from WBAY-TV in May

After more than four decades with WBAY-TV in Green Bay, Local Broadcast Legend Bill Jartz is retiring on May 23. “His unparalleled work ethic, affable personality, booming laugh, and tireless commitment to public service has made Bill a true icon in northeast Wisconsin,” said WBAY-TV General Manager Steve Lavin. “There is just no one like… – MORE –