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Lakeland Times files records complaint about Vilas County emails

Lakeland Times publisher Gregg Walker has filed an open records complaint against Vilas County zoning administrator David Sadenwasser, alleging that his response to a records request omitted emails the newspaper later obtained independently — communications that could prove pivotal in potential litigation.

AP: Kidnapped Wisconsin journalist freed in Iraq 

American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped from a Baghdad street corner last week, has been released, two Iraqi officials with direct knowledge of the situation said on Tuesday, April 7.

Journal Sentinel expands reporting through community support

During the past year, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has increased its reporting in key areas — from city neighborhoods to the environment, education, and arts and culture — and helped create new opportunities for future journalists thanks to financial help from readers, foundations and community supporters.

Police union takes legal action to obtain city attorney records

The Wisconsin Professional Police Association has taken the City of Rhinelander to court over what it says is an unlawful refusal to release attorney billing records — documents the union argues are squarely subject to disclosure under Wisconsin’s Public Records Law and directly relevant to public oversight of taxpayer spending.