Veteran investigative journalist Derrick Rose is coming to Milwaukee to lead the WISN-TV investigative unit “12 News Investigates.” Rose’s focus is to uncover and expose corruption, crimes, wrongdoing, and hold public officials accountable. The introduction of Rose follows the retirement of WISN 12 News veteran journalist Colleen Henry in late July. “He’s a veteran investigator,… Read More: Rose to lead WISN-TV investigative unit »
The Wisconsin Department of Justice on Wednesday issued a release in response to concerns about rising fees for access to public records and suggesting fees for records custodians. Here are some key quotes: “Copying fees should be based on the actual costs of the copy machine or contract, and the actual cost of paper.” “Authorities should… Read More: DOJ suggests fees for copies of public records »
A man who spent his career producing content at radio and TV stations in Wisconsin and Illinois has died. Ronald R. Anderson stated his career in the 1960’s as a DJ and reporter for radio stations in Two Rivers, Madison, and Illinois. He then worked at WISN-TV and WMVS public television in Milwaukee. He worked… Read More: Lifelong reporter, producer dies »
When the Oconto Police and Fire Commission said in April that it had interviewed two finalists for the open position of chief of police, Kent Tempus of the Oconto County Reporter asked who the finalists were. It was a simple request, made under the part of Wisconsin’s open records law that requires the naming of… Read More: Column: Finalists’ names should be made public »
Are you still fuzzy on what the rules are regarding drones? You’re not alone. The WBA, through the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, recently offered a webinar titled “Broadcasters and Drone – Rules and Regulations Governing Operations.” If you missed it, you can watch it here. Please note that this is a members-only page.
A legislative committee studying the use of police body cameras held its first meeting on Thursday. The committee is trying to establish uniform regulations for law enforcement using body cameras. A body cameras proposal passed in the Assembly but was not brought up for a vote in the Senate before the end of the last… Read More: Committee begins work on police body cameras »
WISN-TV investigative news reporter Colleen Henry retired on Friday after 25 years on the air. Henry won countless awards for her investigative work in the Milwaukee market and was involved in numerous high profile stories during her 25 years on the air. Friday was also declared Colleen Henry Day in Milwaukee County. Watch a retrospective… Read More: Henry retires after 25 years on WISN-TV »
RTDNA Executive Director Dan Shelley recently wrote about how threats to journalists are taking on new significance. He speaks from experience, having himself been threatened, attacked, and stalked. Shelley spoke at the WBA Summer Conference on a panel on the topic of journalist and station safety, and he’s coming back to Wisconsin in October to… Read More: Threats to journalists take on new significance »
Kevin Carpenter has been named news director at WAOW-TV in Wausau. Carpenter comes from WLS-TV in Chicago where he was director of digital operations for the last 16 years. Carpenter earned a master’s degree in broadcast journalism from Northwestern University before serving as a reporter in Plattsburgh, New York, Burlington, Vermont, and Flint, Michigan. He… Read More: Carpenter named news director at WAOW-TV »
WISC-TV in Madison is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its news website. Channel3000.com went online July 13, 1998 after its digital project called “In Touch,” which was Madison’s first television website. The station partnered with Internet Broadcasting Systems to launch Channel 3000. IBS is now a part of Nexstar-owned Lakana. Channel 3000 now also… Read More: Madison station celebrates news website’s 20th year »
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