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Sex offense dashboard offers geographic, demographic data

Aug. 1, 2018

Attorney General Brad Schimel announced Tuesday the launch of an interactive data dashboard offering incident-level details regarding sexual offenses. The dashboard offers geographic visualizations regarding the number of sexual offenses, offense type and offense rate for Wisconsin counties. It also provides aggregate information on weapons used and locations (home, hotel, etc.) of sex offenses, as well as demographic data for victims and offenders.

Birth rate affected by population age, economy

Aug. 1, 2018

Birth and fertility rates in Wisconsin and nationally are influenced by a variety of demographic, social, and economic factors.

Finalists’ names should be made public

Jul. 31, 2018

The bottom line is that the finalists law exists for a reason: the public interest in key hiring decisions. Yet it’s a law that is routinely disregarded. The public deserves better.

Ceilley retires as sports editor of Plymouth Review

Jul. 30, 2018

After 30 years as sports editor, Greg Ceilley announced his retirement last week from The Review in Plymouth, Wisconsin.

Wisconsin’s birth rate hits new low

Jul. 27, 2018

Wisconsin’s birth rate has fallen steadily over the past three decades. The number of babies delivered for every 1,000 people in the state is at its lowest point in at least a generation.

Police body cam study committee holds first meeting

Jul. 27, 2018

The Legislative Council Study Committee on the Use of Police Body Cameras held its first meeting Thursday at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison.

10 unique food festivals in Wisconsin

Jul. 26, 2018

No matter your favorite food, there’s a festival for everyone! Here are a few of Wisconsin’s unique food festivals, ranging from classic to quirky.

Johnson retires as editor/publisher of FYI Northwoods News

Jul. 26, 2018

Eric A. Johnson, editor and publisher of FYI Northwoods News, is retiring. Read his farewell column here.

Idea Fest returns this fall to Madison for second year

Jul. 26, 2018

Cap Times Idea Fest, a two-day event featuring lively discussions and social fun, returns Sept. 28-29 on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.

Center for Journalism Ethics adds new advisory board members

Jul. 26, 2018

Two accomplished journalists this week joined the advisory board of the Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, according to posts on the Center’s Facebook account.