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.