Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Freeman Entry Title: Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy Entry Credit: Jake Ekdahl, Nikki Brahm, Derek Johnson, Staff Judge Comment: Great response to the parade tragedy in what I'm sure was emotionally difficult times. Brought it home with so many individual angles. Writing was clear and impactful
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Daily Tribune Entry Title: See headlines in comment box. Entry Credit: Caitlin Shuda Judge Comment: The paper did a good job of enterprise reporting on this topic, which is what this category allows. Impact was high in the stories as well.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Oshkosh Northwestern Entry Title: Day By Day shelter plans hit obstacle; 'We just cannot keep going like this'; Shelter plans move forward; Taking it Day By Day Entry Credit: Katy Macek Judge Comment: Solid coverage of an all-too-often NIMBY fight. Stories were well organized and multiple sources added to the depth.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Oshkosh Northwestern Entry Title: Menominee Tribe members speak out after panel opts to rewrite plaque; Names 'have a story'; Updated statue signage approved Entry Credit: Katy Macek, Frank Vaisvilas Judge Comment: None
