FeaturedSeptember 13 2025

Column: Outsiders can’t block records access

Christa Westerberg
Wisconsin’s open records law is most often used by requesters seeking to obtain records from a government agency. But occasionally it works in reverse, allowing someone to block the release of records to a requester. The Wisconsin Supreme Court has recently  important limits on such efforts. Ironically, it was the court... - MORE -

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Brandice Bailey is the new vice president and news director of WITI-TV in Milwaukee. Bailey will oversee all editorial, business, and administrative functions for WITI-TV. “Brandice has the experience and strategic vision to lead WITI FOX6 to further success,” said Vice President and General Manager, Chuck Steinmetz. Bailey was the assistant news... - MORE -

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