FeaturedJune 21 2026

Geisler to lead Anchor Leadership Summit

From RTDNA: When anchors get an opportunity for professional development, it’s usually in the form of “talent coaching” – to polish their on-camera delivery. That’s important. But my “co-anchor” Scott Libin and I have long believed anchors deserve more.  That’s why, more than 25 years ago, as faculty members of the Poynter Institute, we developed… – MORE –

Column: Rights clash in records dispute

The Wisconsin Supreme Court will soon hear a case involving records related to the voting rights of mentally incompetent people. No matter which side wins, the public has in some ways already lost. That’s because while the case pits the public’s right to scrutinize voter eligibility against the rights of voters to protect their own… – MORE –

Gutiérrez named co-anchor of ‘WISN 12 News at 6 p.m.’

Diana Gutiérrez will be the new co-anchor of ‘WISN 12 News at 6 p.m.,’ effective June 3. She joins co-anchor Patrick Paolantonio, Chief Meteorologist Mark Baden, and Sports Director Dario Melendez on the weekday evening newscast. In addition to this new role, Gutiérrez continues to serve as co-anchor of ‘WISN 12 News at 10 p.m.’… – MORE –

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  • Garbaciak to step away from anchor desk
  • NAB Launches ‘2024 Election Toolkit for Broadcasters’
  • Column: Shine more light on open investigations
  • UW to host “Journalism Ethics & the AI Challenge” online and in person
  • Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council names ‘Opee’ winners

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    Open Meetings Law

    Our state has a very powerful Open Meetings Law, which permits reporters to attend and report on all meetings of governmental bodies, boards, and commissions, and it allows reporters to record and photograph a meeting held in open session as long as you don’t interfere with the conduct of the meeting or the rights of… - MORE -