FeaturedMarch 25 2026

Column: Hearings should have ample notice

Matt Rothschild
During the hectic legislative session in February, one thing got lost: the public’s ability to participate fully in the process. That’s because the public wasn’t given adequate notice of some public hearings. Take Feb. 13. Two Assembly hearings that day were held at 11:01 a.m. and 12:01 p.m. For both... - MORE -

Gov. Evers signs body camera bill into law

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers on Friday signed into law a bipartisan bill to address the use of law enforcement body cameras and public access to video recorded by the devices. The bill was the product of hard work from the members of a Legislative Study Committee that included lawmakers, law... - MORE -

Reporter, anchor leaves WSAW-TV

WSAW-TV reporter and Sunday morning anchor Jerel Ballard is leaving the station. Ballard began his reporting career at WSAW in March 2018. His last day is Thursday. He has not yet announced his next move.... - MORE -

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