WBA NewsroomStory draws attention to open records fees
A story by Amanda St. Hilaire at Fox 6 (WITI-TV) in Milwaukee is drawing attention to the location fees charged for getting access to open records in Wisconsin. You can read more here.
September 21 2026
Culver named Scripps Howard teacher of the year
From the Wisconsin Newspaper Association: Kathleen Bartzen Culver, director of UW-Madison’s Center for Journalism Ethics, has been named Teacher of the Year for 2020 in the 68th Scripps Howard Awards. The annual awards, considered among the journalism industry’s most prestigious honors, were announced Wednesday during a virtual awards show presented by the Scripps Howard Foundation.… Read More: Culver named Scripps Howard teacher of the year »
TMJ4 to air newscast focused on positive stories
TMJ4 News (WTMJ-TV) in Milwaukee is launching a newscast May 10 focused on the people, places, and events that make the community special. “Milwaukee Tonight” will be a nightly reminder that Milwaukee is filled with stories to be proud of including artists to architecture, food to festivals, and neighborhoods to nightlife. Veteran TMJ4 anchor Steve… Read More: TMJ4 to air newscast focused on positive stories »
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Thumbnail Sketch of Wisconsin’s Open Meetings Law
A wallet-sized PDF summary of the Wisconsin Open Meetings and Open Records Laws has been developed by the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council. You will find this handy reference, which provides a quick layperson’s explanation of Wisconsin’s Open Meetings and Open Records Laws, under the “resources” section of the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council’s website.