Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Superior Telegram Entry Title: Curbing youth vaping Entry Credit: Shelley Nelson Judge Comment: Strong reporting and good interviews highlight a community problem and, importantly, possible solutions.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Valders Journal Entry Title: Vaping Dangers for Teens / School Battles Nearly Invisible Smoke Screen Entry Credit: Todd Bergmann Judge Comment: Highly informative stories that many parents will read with interest.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Sawyer County Record Entry Title: County's effort/intentions paying off to lower jail population Entry Credit: Zufall Frank Judge Comment: Very thorough reporting, with strong interviews.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Superior Telegram Entry Title: Jail staff shortage Entry Credit: Shelley Nelson Judge Comment: Well reported.