FeaturedMarch 21 2026

Nominations sought for 2026 Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics

The Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the 2026 Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics.Now in its 17th year, the Shadid Award recognizes ethical decisions in reporting stories in any medium, including print, broadcast and digital, by journalists working for established news organizations or publishing independently. Deadline... - MORE -

O’Shea returning to Milwaukee on WTMJ-TV

Kidd O’Shea is returning to Milwaukee, where he started his media career, to join TMJ4 (WTMJ-TV). He will join the TMJ4 morning news team as the station’s new traffic anchor and community correspondent. “We are thrilled to welcome Kidd home to TMJ4,” said Tim Vetscher, the station’s news director. “His... - MORE -

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  • Marotta named sports director for TMJ4 News
  • Spigner to anchor, report for WISN-TV
  • WBA hosting online event to highlight reporting on victims
  • Column: Costs shouldn’t be used to deter records requests 
  • Engebretson joins WFRV-TV anchor desk

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    Wisconsin Open Meetings & Records Law

    Civic and legislative leaders of Wisconsin have always felt strongly about the importance of having the public aware of what their governmental bodies are doing. Wisconsin law, with very few exceptions, requires that such meetings be held publicly in places reasonably accessible to members of the public, and that such... - MORE -
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    Actual Laws and Important Case References

    You can find the complete text of the state’s open records law and a listing of current and significant cases where the law was tested, and the latest opinions of the Attorney General relating to open records law, at the Wisconsin Freedom Of Information Council’s website. Home Page Open Records ... - MORE -