Tag Archives: WBA

TMJ4 (WTMJ-TV) in Milwaukee has announced that Andrea Williams has been named the new permanent anchor of TMJ4’s 6:30 p.m. news and entertainment program, “Milwaukee Tonight.” Williams joined TMJ4 News in May 2022 as a specialty reporter, quickly making her mark with her ability to shine a light on people... - MORE -

Mike Truett has been promoted to News Director of WISC-TV in Madison. Truett joined the News 3 Now team last summer as Assistant News Director. The company said he, “has demonstrated strong leadership abilities from day one.” “Over the past several months, he has served as interim news director during... - MORE -

Keith Edwards is returning to WQOW-TV in Eau Claire as an 18 News Evening Anchor at 5, 6, and 10 p.m. Edwards had previously anchored at WQOW for 13 years. “Edwards is an outstanding journalist and a great team member,” said Kristen Shill, WQOW/WXOW News Director. “Our viewers are already... - MORE -

WTMJ TV 4, The Cap Times and the Wisconsin State Journal were the top finishers in the second annual Wisconsin A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism competition. The award recognizes excellence in investigative reporting. Submissions were evaluated based on the core criteria of journalism quality, presentation quality, responsiveness to community needs,... - MORE -

TMJ4 News (WTMJ-TV) is promoting of Investigative Reporter Jenna Rae to Chief Investigative Reporter. The station said the move, “recogniz(es) her exceptional dedication to uncovering impactful stories and holding powerful institutions accountable.” Rae has earned two Emmy Awards and multiple WBA Awards, notably for her in-depth investigations into the Housing... - MORE -

Caroline Bach has been named Allen Media’s Wisconsin Regional News Director, overseeing operations at WKOW-Madison, WAOW-Wausau, WXOW-La Crosse and WQOW-Eau Claire. “Caroline has been an integral part of our newsroom,” said Anna Engelhart, Regional Vice President for Allen Media Wisconsin markets. “I’m thrilled to have someone with her experience, positive... - MORE -

Jacob Wilson is joining WSAW-TV/WZAW-TV in Wausau as news director starting Jan. 22. Wilson will lead the stations’ daily news operation and special projects, including expanding and elevating work on digital platforms. He most recently led the morning team at WTTV/WXIN, the CBS/FOX duopoly in Indianapolis. “It’s an absolute privilege... - MORE -

Lisa Vucsko was named News Director at WBAY-TV in Green Bay. She started Dec. 15. She will lead the station’s newsroom, overseeing editorial strategy, day-to-day news operations, digital integration, and investigative projects. Vucsko is an award-winning newsroom executive with more than 28 years of experience working in and leading Midwest,... - MORE -

The news media plays an important role in covering the impact of crime on communities and individuals. While crime survivors and victim advocates can find the media glare difficult to navigate at times, reporting can be beneficial in many cases including renewing investigators’ attention on unsolved crimes or raising awareness... - MORE -

Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association are collaborating to hold a webinar focusing on best practices for responsible media reporting when dealing with crime victims. The speakers presenting at the webinar will be Leigh Mills, Evening News Anchor for WMTV; Kim Goldman, Victim... - MORE -