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The Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will host its 17th annual journalism ethics conference at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery on Friday, Oct. 30. The conference is free, open to the public and made possible by generous sponsorships from the Evjue Foundation, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the Wisconsin NewsMedia Association.… Read More: UW-Madison to host ‘Renewing Our Courage: Journalism Ethics in Troubled… »

WISN-TV in Milwaukee has named Kayland Hagwood as the station’s new co-anchor of WISN 12 News at 4 p.m. and WISN 12 News at 5 p.m. on weekdays. Effective Oct. 1, 2026, the Emmy-nominated journalist will begin her role as co-anchor, as well as deliver in-depth reporting throughout the week and provide live news coverage… Read More: Hagwood to co-anchor WISN-TV newscasts »

Meteorologist Emily Merz will join its First Alert Weather team at WSAW-TV NewsChannel 7 in Wausau. Beginning Sept. 14, Merz will work Monday through Friday delivering critical afternoon and evening forecasts across the station’s multiple platforms. WSAW-TV said Merz is known for her engaging on-air presence and ability to break down complex meteorological data. “Merz… Read More: Merz joins WSAW-TV weather team »

Julia Westerman recently joined the sports team at CBS58 (WDJT-TV) in Milwaukee. Westerman spent four years at WIS-TV in Columbia, South Carolina, where she covered four-straight women’s Final Fours, complete with the Gamecocks’ undefeated national championship run in 2024. She was on the sidelines for countless SEC and ACC sporting events and made annual trips… Read More: Westerman joins CBS58 sports team »

Brittany Ward is joining WISN 12 News as the station’s new weekend morning meteorologist. Effective Aug. 17, Ward will work alongside anchor Lakyra Banks on ‘WISN 12 News This Morning’ Saturdays and Sundays, from 5-6 a.m. and 7-9 a.m. Ward will also deliver additional weather reports and special news assignments for WISN 12 News throughout… Read More: Brittany Ward joins WISN-TV weather team »

Dylan Eckhart was promoted from 9 News Multimedia Journalist to WAOW Sports Director on July 1. Eckhart joins anchor Justin Betti and 9 Storm Track Meteorologist Jackson Garlock weeknights at 6 and 10 p.m. Eckhart earned a bachelor’s degree in Radio, TV, and Film from the UW-Oshkosh. During his time at Oshkosh, Eckhart was the… Read More: Dylan Eckhart named WAOW-TV Sports Director »

Kristen Kirchhaine will be the weekend evening meteorologist in WISN-TV in Milwaukee starting Aug 3. Kirchhaine joins anchor Kendall Keys during WISN 12 News at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Saturdays, along with WISN 12 News at 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Sundays. She has extensive forecasting experience, including more than… Read More: WISN-TV adds Kirchhaine to weather team »

WJFW Newswatch 12 in Rhinelander will host two live debates in July featuring candidates seeking to represent Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. The first debate, featuring Republican candidates, will take place on July 7, from 5-6:30 p.m. Confirmed participants are Michael Alfonso, Jessi Ebben, Kevin Hermening, and Niina Baum. The second debate, featuring Democratic candidates, will be… Read More: Rhinelander station to host two Congressional debates »

A Milwaukee TV news story about firefighter mental health won an award from the International Association of Firefighters. The story that aired on CBS 58 (WDJT-TV) was produced by Bill Walsh, Brady Headington, Eric Kriesel, and Susanne Barthel. originally aired last year and won Best Feature/Series.

TMJ4 (WTMJ-TV) in Milwaukee has hired veteran meteorologist and Milwaukee native Lindsey Slater as the newest member of Storm Team 4. Slater has nearly two decades of forecasting experience, including the last 10 years serving viewers in southeast Wisconsin. She debuted on TMJ4 on Monday and will be seen regularly alongside Chief Meteorologist Brian Niznansky… Read More: Lindsey Slater joins TMJ4’s Storm Team 4 »