2024 WNA Foundation Better Newspaper Contest

Enterprise/Interpretive Reporting ( Division A ) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Wisconsin State Journal
    Entry Title: Headed the wrong way
    Entry Credit: David Wahlberg
    Judge Comment: Really compelling interviews, figures and layout. The interviews with the families are so raw and provide the connection readers need to understand the magnitude of this issue.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Wisconsin State Journal
    Entry Title: In Wisconsin, college dreams grow dimmer for rural students
    Entry Credit: Kimberly Wethal
    Judge Comment: Great multimedia package. The videos, including the youth panel, really help to bring this story to life as well as the excellent graphics, photos and storytelling. Strong work.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: La Crosse Tribune
    Entry Title: La Crosse struggles with long-term homelessness solutions
    Entry Credit: Caden Perry
    Judge Comment: Great package. Comprehensive coverage, great photography, layout, videos, photography and storytelling.
  • Place Name: Honorable Mention
    Contestant Name: The Cap Times
    Entry Title: Regent Street renaissance seeks to respect history, but not all of it
    Entry Credit: Tyler Katzenberger
    Judge Comment: Important and meaningful storytelling and historical perspective.