Can You Correctly Pronounce “Kusciuszko Park” (It’s In Milwaukee and It’s In The News)

OK, the second part is easier than the first. Anybody can pronounce “park”. But unless you’re Polish and very familiar with your national heroes, or live around Kusciuszko Park in Milwaukee, you may not know how to pronounce it. There was a drowning there a short while ago, and Milwaukee broadcast journalists had to pronounce… Read More: Can You Correctly Pronounce “Kusciuszko Park” (It’s In Milwaukee and… »

Story Idea About Leases

The first of the month is Wednesday. Here’s a neat tip regarding apartment and home leases: how much do you really know, and how to quickly learn more. Could be a “news you can use” story for renters.   Posted by Tim Morrissey

Doing A Story About Social Security? How Much Do You Know About It?

It’s a relatively simple ten-question test, but nearly three-quarters of the people who take this test, which was devised by an insurance company, will flunk. They don’t know what the current “full retirement” age is, and they aren’t aware that continuing to work after you start receiving Social Security payments could reduce the amount you… Read More: Doing A Story About Social Security? How Much Do You… »



In Depth

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… Read More: Open Meetings Law »