Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Wisconsin State Journal Entry Title: 'Completely overwhelmed': Fentanyl, pandemic fuel record opioid overdose deaths Entry Credit: David Wahlberg Judge Comment: None
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Journal Times Entry Title: The War in Ukraine, and it's Racine connections Entry Credit: Dee Hölzel, Adam Rogan, Rachel Kubik Judge Comment: None
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Entry Title: If Roe is overturned, Wisconsin law would allow abortion only 'to save the life of the mother.' Doctors say it's not always so clear-cut. Entry Credit: Madeline Heim Judge Comment: None
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: The Post-Crescent Entry Title: Child care providers scramble, take on new roles as infant formula shortage continues Entry Credit: Madison Lammert Judge Comment: None