FeaturedFebruary 10 2026

Madison station celebrates news website’s 20th year

WISC-TV in Madison is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its news website. Channel3000.com went online July 13, 1998 after its digital project called “In Touch,” which was Madison’s first television website.   The station partnered with Internet Broadcasting Systems to launch Channel 3000. IBS is now a part of Nexstar-owned Lakana.... - MORE -

Ideas for improving journalism

A pair of researchers set out to find ways to improve journalism. They worked with 54 newsrooms in nine countries and came up with nine ideas. On idea, for example, is “From problem to solution,” which suggests that the audience is interested in constructive journalism that suggests solutions after... - MORE -

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