Weekly Briefing | Wisconsin Newspaper Association

WNA’s weekly newsletter provides insights, resources and news for people interested in the Wisconsin newspaper industry.

2025 Archives

December 1, 2025: Universities of Wisconsin take over Wisconsin Civics Games from WNA • Register now for Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame banquet • WNA needs your help with survey responses!

November 24, 2025: WNA needs your help with survey responses! • Register now for Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame banquet • Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing and Cartoon Contest entry deadline extended to December 1

November 17, 2025: Sam Martino, Carlton DeWitt, Scott Peterson named to Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame • PNRC hosts November 17 public notice webinar • Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing and Cartoon Contest entry deadline extended to December 1

November 10, 2025: WNA co-sponsors ‘Reporting with Care’ event scheduled for November 11 via Zoom • Gail and Tom Johnson conclude three-part ‘Elevating Strategic Selling’ series with November 13 webinar • Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing and Cartoon Contest entries due November 14

November 3, 2025: Court rules for Gannett in Google antitrust case • 2025 Beyond Print grant program announced • WNA co-sponsors ‘Reporting with Care’ event scheduled for November 11 via Zoom

October 27, 2025: UW’s Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics begins accepting nominations on November 10 • WNA co-sponsors ‘Reporting with Care’ event scheduled for November 11 via Zoom • Gail and Tom Johnson conclude three-part ‘Elevating Strategic Selling’ series with November 13 webinar

October 21, 2025: Four newspaper legends honored with 2025 Milwaukee Press Club Media Hall of Fame induction • Better Newspaper Contest entries due on October 26th • WNA co-sponsors ‘Reporting with Care’ event scheduled for November 11 via Zoom

October 13, 2025: WNA co-sponsors ‘Reporting with Care’ event scheduled for November 11 via Zoom • Better Newspaper Contest entries due on October 26th • Gail and Tom Johnson conclude three-part ‘Elevating Strategic Selling’ series with November 13 webinar

October 6, 2025: Better Newspaper Contest entries due on October 26th • National Newspaper Week set October 5-11 • Reminder: Statement of Ownership filing due in October

Sept. 29, 2025: Journalists to be inducted into Milwaukee Press Club Media Hall of Fame on Friday, October 3 • Homelessness stories due September 29 • National Newspaper Week set October 5-11

Sept. 22, 2025: National Newspaper Week set October 5-11 • It’s Better Newspaper Contest entry time!7 • UW’s Center for Journalism Ethics to host ‘Journalism Ethics in a Fracturing World’ conference this Friday, September 26

Sept. 15, 2025: It’s Better Newspaper Contest entry time! • Stanley among news panelists for ‘The Changing Landscape for Local Media’ event set at Viterbo University on September 17 • Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing and Cartoon Contest now accepting entries

Sept. 7, 2025: Gail and Tom Johnson present ‘Elevating Strategic Selling’ webinar series beginning September 12 • Homelessness stories due September 29 • Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing and Cartoon Contest now accepting entries

Sept. 2, 2025: WNA initiates sans serif legal notice bill • Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing and Cartoon Contest now accepting entries • 2025 WNA Directory now available

August 25, 2025: Gail and Tom Johnson present ‘Elevating Strategic Selling’ webinar series beginning September 12 • OMG buys 3 News Media Corporation publications

August 18, 2025: Stanley among news panelists for ‘Changing Landscape for Local Media’ event at Viterbo • Hardie featured at August 20th author talk • UPDATE: The Badger Project sues for former deputy sheriff’s records, WisDOT for ex-trooper’s records

August 11, 2025: Solutions Journalism could result in different view of media and the press • The Badger Project sues for former St. Croix County deputy sheriff’s records • America’s Newspapers to host Family Owners Regional Roundtable September 18-19

August 4, 2025: Invest in the Next Generation of Journalists—Donate to the WNA Foundation • Finger Publishing Inc. buys Berlin Journal Newspapers • Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame Class of 2026 nominations due September 4

July 28, 2025: Richland Observer celebrates 170 years • Settlement reached in St. Francis open meetings complaint • Journal Sentinel: State of Wisconsin spent $26.2M on legal fees

July 22, 2025: Iron County Miner celebrates 140 years with first Wayzgoose on July 25 • Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame Class of 2026 nominations due September 4 • O’Rourke Media Group to acquire Metro Philadelphia

July 14, 2025: NNA: Newsprint not affected by increase in US tariff on Canadian imports • Lawsuit results in Rock County officials turning over recordsn • NNA rips double postal increase among comments to PRC

July 7, 2025: Refresh newspaper websites more than once a week, or readers will go elsewhere • Bangstad arrested, charged with harassing Lakeland Times publisher Walker again • Muck Rack panel discussion highlights State of Journalism 2025 report

June 30, 2025: Please update your WNA Member Newspaper Information form today! • NNA hears ‘Delivering’ opposition at House subcommittee hearing • Leaked study finds DNR warden program dysfunction

June 23, 2025: Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame Class of 2026 nominations due September 4 • O’Leary/Whetstone Family honored for being Dane’s Donors • USPS Periodicals will require cross-strap bundles for mail processing, effective July 1

June 16, 2025: Godlewski launches public records database • Medill offers free June 27 solutions journalism workshop • Tariffs remain in place for now amid legal battle

June 9, 2025: NNA: With another unprecedented postage increase, demand Congressional action to replace USPS leadership • Click on the ‘Donate Today’ button in the Weekly Briefing to be one of Dane’s Donors! • Postal Regulatory Commission OK’s rate increase; Hawley bill prohibits RTO

June 2, 2025: Newspaper Sales Training Course available from creators of ‘Earn Your Press Pass’ • Click on the ‘Donate Today’ button in the Weekly Briefing to be one of Dane’s Donors! • Federal appeals court issues stay in tariff cases

May 26, 2025: What’s the deal with the ‘Donate Today’ button in the Weekly Briefing? • Wood reappointed to NNA Board of Directors • API, News Revenue Hub collaborate to help local news leaders pursue new revenue, social strategies

May 19, 2025: Milwaukee Press Club announces Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism winners
• WNA backs records fix during committee testimony • School board member resigns hours after Press-Gazette publishes story

May 12, 2025: Jeff Patterson elected president of Wisconsin Newspaper Association • USPS Board of Governors selects new postmaster general • Department of Labor pauses enforcement of independent contractor rule

May 5, 2025: Platteville wins 2025 Wisconsin Civics Games Championship • A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism awards presented • WNA seeks judges for Colorado Press Association contest

April 28, 2025: Inaugural Wisconsin A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism winners announced • WNA seeks judges for Colorado Press Association contest • National Trust for Local News names Tom Wiley as CEO • WNA seeking Public Notice reporting entries for Kramer award

April 21, 2025: WNA reschedules Trees Memorial Pylon Ceremony for 2026 • WNA seeks judges for Colorado Press Association contest • WNA, press freedom groups praise Google monopoly ruling

April 14, 2025: Wisconsin Civics Games finals scheduled for May 2 in Madison • WNA Foundation’s Eve Galanter to receive WWIG Legacy Award • AP Fund For Journalism launches newsroom support program

April 7, 2025: Milwaukee Press Club hosts panel discussion featuring WNA board member Stanley • Alliance: Newsprint exempt from April 2 tariffs • News/Media Alliance campaign ads about AI theft now available

March 31, 2025: DeJoy resigns; NNA members urged to join ‘Keep US Posted’ • WNA asks members to contact lawmakers to co-sponsor legislation fixing records ruling

March 24, 2025: WNA asks members to contact lawmakers to co-sponsor legislation fixing records ruling • We need your help to judge the Wisconsin Civics Games Playoffs! • Did you return your WNA Convention survey?

March 17, 2025: We need your help to judge the Wisconsin Civics Games Playoffs! • USPS makes final bundling rule

March 10, 2025: Superior Telegram, Wisconsin State Journal named 2024 Newspapers of the Year • WNA Foundation announces 2024 student contest winners • We need your help to judge the Wisconsin Civics Games Playoffs!

March 3, 2025: Convention Quickly Approaching • 122 students are signed up for the Student Jobs Fair at the WNA Convention — are you? • Opee Awards highlight highs and lows

February 24, 2025: Convention Quickly Approaching • 85 students are signed up for the Student Jobs Fair at the WNA Convention — are you? • API Local News Summit scheduled for April 8-9 in Nashville examines local identity, geography

February 17, 2025: Convention Deadline Today • 60 students are signed up for the Student Jobs Fair at the WNA Convention — are you? • News/Media Alliance announces lawsuit against AI content theft

February 10, 2025: Convention deadline extended • CFINR extends news reporting contest deadline to February 15 • DWD encourages employers to apply for Workforce Training Grants

February 03, 2025: Your action requested: Trump Administration announces Canadian product tariffs, including newsprint • February 3 deadline set for CatchLight photo fellowship positions • Register now for Student Jobs Fair at 2025 WNA Convention

January 27, 2025: A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism in Wisconsin offers cash awards totaling $15,000 • Register now for Student Jobs Fair at 2025 WNA Convention • Promote Civics Games by printing editorial, cartoon winners and encouraging participation

January 20, 2025: A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism in Wisconsin offers cash awards totaling $15,000 • Promote Civics Games by printing editorial, cartoon winners and encouraging participation • ISWNE’s 65th annual Golden Quill Award seeks best editorials

January 13, 2025: A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism in Wisconsin offers cash awards totaling $15,000 • Wisconsin students honored for highlighting First Amendment’s importance • Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council seeks Opee Award nominees

January 6, 2025: A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism in Wisconsin offers cash awards totaling $15,000 • No mail delivery January 9 due to National Day of Observance for former President Jimmy Carter • FinCEN CTA filing requirement delayed