FeaturedFebruary 4 2026

Fargen named news director at WMTV-TV

WMTV 15 News in Madison has named Bridget Fargen as News Director starting Sept. 8. Fargen has more than 15 years of experience in local broadcast journalism, with what the station describes as a proven track record of newsroom leadership, community engagement, and award-winning news coverage. A Wisconsin native, Fargen... - MORE -

Column: Ann Walsh Bradley and the cause of openness

Christa Westerberg
This month, for the , the Wisconsin Supreme Court is without Justice Ann Walsh Bradley. It is also without one of its most consistent advocates for transparency in government.  Bradley served three ten-year terms on the court, the last of which expired July 31. During this time, she nearly 600... - MORE -

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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... - MORE -