FeaturedMarch 25 2026

Photojournalists seek options during pandemic

From GaborfromHungary on Morguefile
Photojournalists have a unique challenge in covering stories in their communities while trying to remain safe during a pandemic.  Covering the Story published this article from Deborah Potter explaining how photojournalists can stay safe. The article includes examples and guidelines being used by other newsrooms.... - MORE -

WBA honors top newsrooms of 2019

The WBA announced Wednesday the recipients of the News Operation of the Year Awards. Here are the winning stations: News and Talk Radio Small Market – WHYB-FM, Marinette Medium Market – WTAQ-AM, Green Bay Large Market – WTMJ-AM, Milwaukee Television Small Market – WSAW-TV, Wausau Medium Market – WMTV-TV, Madison... - MORE -

How to keep an eye on stimulus spending

From Investigative Reporters and Editors: Join IRE on Thursday to discuss how to best track stimulus money. You can register for the webinar here. The CARES Act is a $2 trillion stimulus bill with aid for workers and businesses, but the government hasn’t released many details about which businesses ... - MORE -

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    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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