FeaturedFebruary 27 2026

Broadcasters take on snowstorms

Weather is a common experience, which is why coverage of snow storms is so important for broadcasters. When winter weather arrives, there are few people who aren’t interested in what’s going on in their communities. To all the Wisconsin newsrooms covering this week’s storm or any other storms this winter,... - MORE -

WISN-TV makes changes to emphasize breaking news

Milwaukee TV station WISN-TV is making changes to bring more focus to breaking news. Eden Checkol, the weekend anchor of “WISN 12 News This Morning,” is moving to mornings five days a week to take on an enhanced role as Breaking News desk anchor/reporter. Checkol will also take over anchoring... - MORE -

Groups get behind federal Shield Law

A number of groups supporting journalists are getting behind an effort to get Congress to pass a federal Shield Law to better protect journalists. The News Media for Open Government coalition includes the National Association of Broadcasters. “NMOG is committed to promoting and advocating for policies on Capitol Hill that... - MORE -

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Records released in Racine County case

Shepherd joins anchor desk at CBS 58

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PDF Fact Sheet on the Property Tax/Levy Process

In Depth

Actual Laws and Important Case References

You can find the complete text of the state’s open records law and a listing of current and significant cases where the law was tested, and the latest opinions of the Attorney General relating to open records law, at the Wisconsin Freedom Of Information Council’s website. Home Page Open Records ... - MORE -

In Depth

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 -

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