Weekly Briefing | Wisconsin Newspaper Association

WNA’s weekly newsletter provides insights, resources and news for people interested in the Wisconsin newspaper industry.

2026 Archives

June 1, 2026: WNA opposes more than tripling news group website registration fee • New white paper examines ‘no comment’ from sources • Upcoming Online Media Campus programs include KPI and SEO

May 25, 2026: Please share your photos and stories celebrating America’s 250th birthday! • News/Media Alliance May 28 session open to WNA members • OMG appoints Tompkins publisher of Wisconsin Media Group

May 18, 2026: WNA offers Competitive Wisconsin Energy content • Register for Trees Memorial Pylon Ceremony by May 22

May 11, 2026: Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame inductee Carlton DeWitt is latest Dane’s Donors honoree • Register for Trees Memorial Pylon Ceremony by May 22

May 4, 2026: Wauwatosa West wins 2026 Wisconsin Civics Games State Finals • Wisconsin reporter Shelly Kittleson shares story of Iraqi captivity • Trees Memorial Pylon Ceremony to remember 11 publishers

April 27, 2026: Trees Memorial Pylon Ceremony to remember 11 publishers • WNA offers Competitive Wisconsin Energy content • 2026 WNA Directory now available

April 20, 2026: WNA offers Competitive Wisconsin Energy content • 2026 WNA Directory now available • Photo: From the Press to a mess

April 13, 2026: US Postal Service announces new rates for July 2026 • AP: Kidnapped Wisconsin journalist freed in Iraq • 16 teams advance to Wisconsin Civics Games finals

April 6, 2026: Wisconsin journalist kidnapped in Baghdad • Madison’s Isthmus celebrates 50 years in print • WANTED: Judges for North Carolina Press Association newspaper contest

March 30, 2026: WANTED: Judges for North Carolina Press Association newspaper contest • How can WNA members implement electronic proof of publication with accompanying affidavits? • ‘Cutting Through the Noise’ scheduled for March 31 in LaCrosse

March 23, 2026: WANTED: Judges for North Carolina Press Association newspaper contest • Pamela Henson joins Adams MultiMedia as president and publisher of Southern Wisconsin Group • ‘Cutting Through the Noise’ scheduled for March 31 in LaCrosse

March 16, 2026: ‘Local News Day’ on April 9 connects communities with trusted local news • Sunshine Week is this week — March 15-21 • Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council names ‘Opee’ winners

March 9, 2026: Lakeland Times, Wisconsin State Journal named 2025 Newspapers of the Year • Carlton DeWitt, Sam Martino and Scott Peterson inducted into the Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame • WNA Foundation announces 2025 collegiate student contest winners

March 2, 2026: 2026 WNA Convention takes place this week in Madison • Sunshine Week 2026 toolkit available online

February 23, 2026: Register for the Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame banquet • National Newspaper Association applauds Supreme Court decision overruling IEPPA tariffs

February 16, 2026: Registration deadline is February 17 for the 2026 WNA Convention • Andy Pennington to succeed George Stanley as Wisconsin Watch CEO

February 9, 2026: Registration deadline is February 17 for the 2026 WNA Convention • NNA: Congress once again shows support for local newspapers with public health advertising • Reporters: Apply now for six new environmental reporting positions with the Ag & Water Desk

February 2, 2026: Registration now open for the 2026 WNA Convention • Reporters: Apply now for six new environmental reporting positions with the Ag & Water Desk • Register for the Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame banquet

January 26, 2026: Wisconsin newspapers urge passage of legislation to protect free speech • Registration now open for the 2026 WNA Convention • WNAF Civics Games transition to Universities of Wisconsin

January 19, 2026: Second annual Wisconsin A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism winners announced • Registration now open for the 2026 WNA Convention • NNA celebrates limits on postage increases

January 12, 2026: 2025 WNAF Editorial Writing and Cartoon Contest winners announced • WNA’s 2025 Collegiate and High School Better Newspaper Contest now accepting entries • Rep. Steffen encourages media to ‘Fill the Gap’ during WisconsinEye down times

January 5, 2026: Please print appreciation of SB 440 support • WNA’s 2025 Collegiate and High School Better Newspaper Contest now accepting entries • NNA: Support HR 3004 to prevent USPS from getting unrestricted monopoly pricing power