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Rick Kyte compiles second collection of inspirational columns

Dec. 7, 2022

After writing dozens of thoughtful, inspirational columns for the La Crosse Tribune, Rick Kyte has compiled his second collection into a new book: “Intervals of Hesitation: Essays on the Ethical Life 2013-2017.”

"Rick takes the time to write columns that focus on character and culture, nature and leadership," former Tribune publisher Rusty Cunningham wrote in a book review last month. "He is a master at combining personal tales and scholarly research while pushing readers to go beyond knee-jerk reaction to find common ground and common decency."

Rate information forms due Dec. 14

Dec. 7, 2022

It’s time to update advertising rates on file for the coming year!

Members should have received an email from Customized Newspaper Advertising, the sales affiliate of the WNA, with a link to access their Rate Information Form. If you have not yet submitted your updates, please do so by Dec. 14 for CNA placement purposes. If new rates are not received, CNA will use rates on file from 2022. Didn't receive the email? Contact the CNA Media Department at 515-244-2145, ext. 152, or media@CNAads.com.

Big tech uses journalism, big tech should pay for it

Nov. 18, 2022

The powers that Google and Facebook have over economic and political power in society – especially over the news industry—has caught the attention of lawmakers in Washington, DC.

WNA Foundation celebrates newspaper pioneers during Hall of Fame banquet

Nov. 11, 2022

The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation inducted five new members to the Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame during a banquet on Thursday, Nov. 10, at The Madison Club in Madison, Wisconsin.

Inductees included Peter Fox, a former editor of The (Racine) Journal Times who served as director of the WNA from 2004 to 2010, and Chuck Gauger, who retired as general manager of the Trempealeau County Times in 2019 after a nearly 50-year career in newspapers. Three inductees were honored posthumously. They included Emma Brown, co-founder of Fort Atkinson's first newspaper and the state's first successful female publisher, Dickey Chapelle, a pioneering journalist and photographer known for her work as a war correspondent, and Phil Muench, a longtime pressman at the Grant County Herald Independent who died in 2020 following a battle with COVID-19.

NBC News’ Pete Williams to discuss journalism ethics and covering the U.S. Supreme Court

Nov. 3, 2022

The University of Wisconsin's Center for Journalism Ethics will host a public event – “Breaking Precedent: Journalism Ethics & Covering the US Supreme Court” – at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the Memorial Union Play Circle on the UW–Madison campus. In conversation with Kathleen Bartzen Culver, director of the Center, NBC's Pete Williams will engage in a public discussion of media ethics and the challenges of covering the U.S. Supreme Court in turbulent times.

Submit your Better Newspaper Contest entries by Nov. 2; members encouraged to login early

Oct. 28, 2022

The deadline to submit entries to the WNA Foundation Better Newspaper Contest has been extended to Wednesday, Nov. 2. If you have not yet logged into the portal and plan to make entries, we strongly encourage you to do so as soon as possible. A high turnover in contestant managers has prompted several support requests and may prevent staff from being able to respond immediately to member inquiries.

Contestant managers are encouraged to review the contest Rules & Categories and answers to Frequently Asked Questions before submitting entries. Questions should be directed to WNA Membership & Communications Director Julia Hunter.

5 to be inducted into the Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame

Oct. 28, 2022

The deadline to purchase tickets to the Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame banquet is Thursday, Nov. 3.

The WNA Foundation will induct the following newspaper leaders during a ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 10, at The Madison Club, 5 E. Wilson St., Madison: Emma Brown (posthumous), The Wisconsin Chief, Fort Atkinson; Dickey Chapelle (posthumous), Shorewood native, photographer and one of the first female war correspondents, killed in Vietnam; Charles "Chuck" Gauger, Trempealeau County Times, Whitehall; Peter Fox, Wisconsin Newspaper Association; and Phil Muench (posthumous), Grant County Herald Independent, Lancaster.

MultiMedia Channels closes Clintonville office

Oct. 28, 2022

MultiMedia Channels has closed its Clintonville office, the Clintonville Tribune-Gazette reports.

“MMC decided to close the office after evaluating all of our office space in Waupaca County,” Dave Wood, director of Operations and Distribution for MMC said in a story about the closure published Thursday. “COVID impacted how much office space was needed as many employees remained working from home.” The company’s offices in New London and Waupaca will remain open.

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Civics Games editorial contest deadline extended until Nov. 14

Oct. 26, 2022

The deadline for the Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest, presented by the WNA Foundation, has been extended until 11:59 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14. With the extension, winners will now be announced in early January, at which time winning entries will be made available for publication by WNA newspapers.

Thank you to the many members who have published stories and ads to help promote the contest. Any assistance in publicizing the extended deadline would be much appreciated!

Herb Kohl Educational Foundation seeking volunteers

Oct. 25, 2022

The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation is looking for volunteers to read and evaluate applications for its 2023 Wisconsin student, teacher and principal awards. The Wisconsin Newspaper Association is a longtime sponsor of the program.

Volunteers will need access to a computer and the internet and will need to complete a one-hour online training prior to scoring applications. Applications will be available for scoring from approximately mid-November through mid-December. Interested volunteers should sign up by Saturday, Oct. 29.