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WNA to co-host panel on accessing public officials during pandemic

Oct. 26, 2020

With meetings being held online, government officials are finding it easier to avoid public scrutiny. How are journalists getting around this and other hurdles brought about by the pandemic? What are their legal options?

The Wisconsin Newspaper Association and the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association have assembled a panel of journalists and experts on open government to discuss these issues during a webinar on Nov. 19.

Daily Jefferson County Union completes digitization project

Oct. 22, 2020

Through a partnership of library and newspaper groups, all past issues of the Daily Jefferson County Union are now available online, the Fort Atkinson newspaper announced last week.

With the completion of the project, readers can now access issues dating from 1870 to 90 days ago through the WNA’s Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers, which is hosted by Badgerlink.

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Racine County Eye receives $5,000 investigative reporting grant

Oct. 21, 2020

Racine County Eye, an online news organization, is among 10 recipients of investigative reporting grants from the Fund for Local Journalism, the Local Media Foundation announced Wednesday.

Racine County Eye will receive a $5,000 stipend toward its “No Voice” project, which aims to educate the public about the social injustices faced by felons. The project intends to give convicted felons a voice as it defines the problem and compares and contrasts solutions from other states and how they may work in Wisconsin.

Beth Bennett named to NNA Board of Directors

Oct. 21, 2020

WNA executive director Beth Bennett has been elected to the National Newspaper Association Board of Directors.

Bennett will serve as one of five directors on the NNA board. Her term runs through October 2022.

Wisconsin Civics Games will not be held in 2021

Oct. 21, 2020

In the interest of public health and the safety of our students and communities, the WNA Foundation has decided not to hold Wisconsin Civics Games competitions in 2021.

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Wisconsin newspapers recognize World Homeless Day

Oct. 18, 2020

As a follow up to last year’s Homelessness in Wisconsin project, the Wisconsin Newspaper Association last week partnered with several member newspapers to recognize World Homeless Day on Saturday, Oct. 10.

The effort shined a light on homelessness in the state as the pandemic continues to exacerbate an already troubling issue.

State Journal publisher Chris White appointed to WNA Board, 3 others to join WNAF Board

Sep. 25, 2020

The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Board on Thursday welcomed two new directors and approved three new additions to the WNA Foundation Board.

Chris White, publisher of the Wisconsin State Journal, was appointed to fill the daily newspaper seat opened by the departure of former State Journal editor John Smalley.

Smalley Herman Baumann and Dave Bennett were also appointed to the WNA Foundation Board.

Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame event canceled

Sep. 25, 2020

In the interest of public health and due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, the Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame dinner has been canceled for 2020.

The WNA Board on Thursday elected to postpone the event in order to not deprive inductees the opportunity to celebrate their remarkable careers in-person with family, friends and colleagues.

Morris publisher John Ingebritsen elected to WNA Board of Directors

Sep. 13, 2020

John Ingebritsen, publisher of Morris Newspaper Corporation of Wisconsin, has been elected to the WNA Board of Directors as the weekly newspaper representative for the Southwest region.

Ingebritsen succeeds Robb Grindstaff, who retired last month from his position as General Manager for Adams Publishing Southern Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel vacates longtime home ahead of move

Sep. 13, 2020

Ahead of a planned move in November, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has begun clearing out its longtime home in a historic downtown building, the Milwaukee Business Journal reports.

While its staff has been working remotely since March due to the pandemic, the Journal Sentinel is vacating the offices at 333 W. State St., as a local developer prepares to convert the building into apartments. A drone video shot by photographer Mike De Sisti offers a last glimpse of the empty building prior to the move.