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Former Wisconsin newspaper publisher Ronald Johnson dies at 82

Jul. 22, 2022

Ronald R. Johnson, former publisher of several Wisconsin newspapers, died on May 17, 2022, of COPD. He was 82.

Interested in newspapers and printing as a child, he had a paper route at a young age and worked for The Dixon Evening Telegraph while in high school. During his career, he worked for newspapers in Missouri, Ohio, Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. In the mid-70s, he was the owner and publisher of newspapers in Argyle, Albany and Monticello.

Andrea Kyser joins Banner Journal as a reporter

Jul. 22, 2022

Andrea Kyser had been hired as a reporter for the (Black River Falls) Banner Journal.

A Jackson County native, Kyser is a graduate of Black River Falls High School and Chippewa Valley Technical College. She has a degree in emergency medical services and also is the owner of Endless Memories photography studio in Black River Falls.

Help pass the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act

Jul. 21, 2022

The next two weeks are crucial for getting the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA)— a bipartisan bill that would allow news publishers to collectively negotiate with Facebook and Google for fair compensation for the use of their content — over the finish line. The bill is going to markup in the House the last two weeks in July, and we are asking you to help us with a BIG push to get support from as many members of Congress as possible.

An uneven recovery for Wisconsin jobs

Jul. 21, 2022

As Wisconsin continues its economic recovery from the pandemic, total employment in the state has nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels.

Matthew DeFour to lead new Wisconsin Watch statehouse bureau

Jul. 20, 2022

Matthew DeFour, a long-time reporter and editor for the Wisconsin State Journal in Madison, will lead Wisconsin Watch's new three-member statehouse bureau as an editor and reporter, the nonprofit newsroom has announced.

DeFour, 40, previously covered the state Legislature, governor’s office and state agencies for the State Journal. For the past four years, he has directed the newspaper’s statehouse coverage. He'll join Wisconsin Watch on Sept. 6.

Primary debate season in Wisconsin

Jul. 18, 2022

It’s primary debate season in Wisconsin. WisPolitics.com is a co-sponsor of several televised primary debates affecting important Aug. 9 races.

Bomb threats, canceled events, empty schools: How a bullying probe paralyzed a Wisconsin town’s democracy

Jul. 18, 2022

The Kiel school district’s closure of a Title IX investigation under pressure sends a ‘chilling message’ expert says. But some residents tell LGBTQ youth: ‘you are not alone.’

The beauty of the Buck Moon

Jul. 18, 2022

A beautiful thing about life are the serendipitous moments that brighten our journey.

Newspaper manager Russell Newton dies at 62

Jul. 15, 2022

Russell John Newton, of Verona, died on May 21, 2022, after a three-year battle with ALS, at the age of 62. Newton spent most of his life working in the newspaper industry, beginning his career delivering for the Wisconsin State Journal in Madison. As an adult, he held management positions with the Chicago Tribune, the (Norfolk, Va.) Daily Press, the Orlando Sentinel, the Los Angeles Times, the San Diego Union Tribune and the San Antonio Express.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 16, at Capital Brewery in Middleton.

Nelson Media Company purchases The Denmark News

Jul. 15, 2022

Nelson Media Company has purchased The Denmark News, the newspaper has announced. The sale was effective as of July 1. NMC was founded two years ago by Chris Nelson, a 2003 graduate of Denmark High School. It is headquartered in St. Ansgar, Iowa, and includes properties in Wisconsin, Iowa and Arizona.

The Denmark News began as a joint venture between local businessmen Ryan Radue and Mark Hansen, who decided to start the newspaper soon after the former Denmark Press ceased publication in 2008.