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Madison’s alt-weekly Isthmus announces shift to nonprofit business model

Aug. 14, 2020

Nearly five months after Isthmus announced in March it was shutting down indefinitely due to the pandemic, the Madison alternative weekly has decided to become a nonprofit news organization.

While the details of the transition to nonprofit status remain uncertain, it will allow Isthmus to seek funding in ways it could not previously, such as foundation grants and tax-deductible donations from readers and local businesses.

The Gazette celebrates 175 years in Janesville

Aug. 14, 2020

Established three years before Wisconsin became a state, The (Janesville) Gazette on Friday marked the 175th anniversary of its first issue, printed Aug. 14, 1845.

In recognition of Friday’s anniversary, the newspaper published a timeline of major events in its history, along with several historical photos of past staff, newsrooms and printing operations.

A community with no local newspaper? That’s bad news

Aug. 13, 2020

In a recent column, America’s Newspapers CEO Dean Ridings asks readers to consider what their town would be without a newspaper.

In an effort to get the country involved in the passage of the Local Journalism Sustainability Act, WNA members are encouraged to publish this opinion piece and the accompanying editorial cartoon — or write their own editorial — to educate the public about this important issue.

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Poll: How does Joe Biden’s choice of Sen. Kamala Harris as VP influence your voting decision?

Aug. 13, 2020

A new poll question from Polco about how Joe Biden’s choice of Kamala Harris influences readers’ voting decision is now available to be used by WNA members.

This question and the related polling data are made available through a partnership between the WNA and Polco, a national civic engagement company based in Madison, that aims to help Wisconsin newspapers better engage readers and access enhanced data and insights.

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Postal delays, errors in Wisconsin and other swing states loom over election

Aug. 13, 2020

Based on its own performance measures — and the loss of hundreds of Wisconsin ballots on their way to voters this summer — the U.S. Postal Service has its work cut out for it before Election Day.

No quivers if it slithers like a snake

Aug. 12, 2020

Recently, I encountered a slender fellow. I had just started to cut grass near the house with a string-trimmer when there was sudden movement. Sure enough, out slithered a slightly annoyed snake about 24 inches long.

Incumbents win easily in most Wisconsin partisan primary contests

Aug. 12, 2020

Incumbents across Wisconsin fared well in the Aug. 11 partisan primary — except for one Democratic lawmaker in Green Bay.

An overview of Milwaukee city housing programs

Aug. 11, 2020

While the city of Milwaukee invests millions of federal and local dollars each year into a broad array of housing programs and strategies, a review of three peer cities suggests that streamlined services, clearer leadership, increased strategic planning and coordination and expanded private sector engagement could further improve the city’s housing impacts.

Do you hear the people sing?

Aug. 10, 2020

Recently I had the opportunity to watch the 25th-anniversary celebration of “Les Miserables” on YouTube. I am still mesmerized by the whole production — the acting, the singing, the storyline, the setting and all the songs. Not only is the melody noteworthy and easy on the ears but also the lyrics are so potent and prevailing.

Matt Johnson named Fennimore Times editor

Aug. 9, 2020

Matt Johnson, who previously held the role of Fennimore Times editor from 1992 to 2001, is returning to the newspaper as editor, the Times announced Thursday.

Johnson also is publisher of The Monroe Times and will continue in that role. Both newspapers are owned by Morris Newspaper Corporation of Wisconsin.