A Monday, Jan. 5 hearing in the case against former deputy Jeremy Chapman indicates a plea agreement is likely in the coming weeks, something court filings suggested was possible as early as 2024.
Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation board member, Rusty Cunningham, was a judge for the 2025 Wisconsin Newspaper Association
Foundation Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest.
Zack Goodrow, who has spent nearly two years covering municipal government and other local stories for the Watertown Daily Times, assumed the role of WDT editor on Jan. 1, 2026.
I still have a wood-burning stove, but it’s purely for decoration and fired up for some supplemental heat on frigid days or for additional ambiance.
The 2025 Local Media Digital Innovation Awards are now open, celebrating the people, projects, and strategies pushing local media forward through creativity, technology, and community impact.
The Center for Integrity in News Reporting is seeking entries for its third annual, $150,000 Awards in News Reporting Contest.
Start the new year the Wisconsin way—with a great beer in hand. From historic breweries to small-town taprooms, the state’s craft beer scene is full of standout pours and memorable experiences perfect for beginning the New Year.
Newspapers across Wisconsin are being asked to print a letter from the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, testimony from WNA Executive Director Beth Bennett, or a story with a photo of the signing of Senate Bill 440 as a way to thank the Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers for supporting the bill.
Florida-based billionaire and Missouri native David Hoffmann is leading a $50 million deal with the owner of the Wisconsin State Journal to buy a controlling stake in the chain and become its chairman.
Town of Stubbs Board Chair David Kochendorfer resigned following the filing of a formal Open Meetings Law complaint against him.