FeaturedSeptember 15 2025

Maxwell to lead WKOW-TV newsroom

Dani Maxwell has been named News Director at WKOW-TV in Madison. “Dani has been an integral part of our newsroom the minute she arrived,” said WKOW-TV General Manager Anna Engelhart. “Her experience along with her inquisitive nature, positive attitude and effective communication skills make her an excellent fit for this... - MORE -

2021 Shadid Award honors AP investigation of palm oil labor abuses

Monday night the Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the UW’s School of Journalism and Mass Communications with the Wisconsin Alumni Association hosted a virtual ceremony for the  The event was sponsored by the Wall Street Journal and the USA TODAY NETWORK.   The annual award is... - MORE -

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