FeaturedFebruary 6 2026

Fannon joins CBS 58 in Milwaukee

Emilee Fannon is joining CBS 58 (WDJT-TV) in Milwaukee as the station’s Capitol Bureau Correspondent. Fannon will join the station in January and will be based in Madison. She spent the last three years as the Capitol Bureau Chief for WKOW-TV in Madison. During the 2020 Presidential election she interviewed... - MORE -

Poynter offers year-end look at best, worst of 2020

The year 2020 will stand out in history in many ways. Poynter is taking a look back at the milestone year with a review of the best and worst of the year in the world of broadcast news. The review highlights the media personality of the year, best national news,... - MORE -

Podcast celebrates broadcast journalism

If you’re into broadcast news (which you must be if you’re reading this) and you’re also looking for podcasts to listen to, we’ve got just the thing for you today. A new 12-episode podcast titled “We Interrupt This Broadcast” celebrates the history of broadcast news. It debuts in February. You... - 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 -