2023 WNA Foundation Better Newspaper Contest

Investigative Reporting ( Division A ) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Green Bay Press-Gazette
    Entry Title: A teacher, a sexual abuse allegation and a botched investigation: '4 lives altered forever' by David Villareal in Green Bay School District
    Entry Credit: Danielle DuClos
    Judge Comment: Topic was well-investigated and brought light to topic often overlooked. Relative and well-written.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: The Post-Crescent
    Entry Title: Treatment limited for jail inmates struggling with mental health, but they have access to a therapist, telehealth
    Entry Credit: Kelli Arseneau
    Judge Comment: Topic was well investigated and brought light to a subject not often discussed. Well-written.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Wisconsin State Journal
    Entry Title: Woman dies in SUV after doors won't unlock
    Entry Credit: Lucas Robinson
    Judge Comment: Topic was well-investigated. Subject brought light to vehicle safety.
  • Place Name: Honorable Mention
    Contestant Name: Leader-Telegram
    Entry Title: Polygamous sect leader buys land in Dunn County
    Entry Credit: Matt Milner
    Judge Comment: Well-researched, provides background.
  • Competition Comment: Overall, great entries. Tough decisions.