2024 WNA Foundation Better Newspaper Contest

General News Story ( Division A ) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: The Cap Times
    Entry Title: F-35 jets at Truax Field are so loud residents say they're harmful
    Entry Credit: Andrew Bahl
    Judge Comment: The reporter found people most affected by the F-35 fighter jets to tell the story of what noise pollution at the airport could mean. The reporting was thorough, with solid backgrounding and context.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Green Bay Press-Gazette
    Entry Title: A Green Bay woman was one of the first female combat soldiers. She died without veteran status.
    Entry Credit: Natalie Eilbert
    Judge Comment: Powerful writing at the top sets the scene for the Hello Girls. The provides both the human and historical angles in a well-written piece.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Wisconsin State Journal
    Entry Title: Chimney Doe
    Entry Credit: Anna Hansen
    Judge Comment: None
  • Place Name: Honorable Mention
    Contestant Name: Wisconsin State Journal
    Entry Title: Wisconsin State Patrol arresting more people for possession
    Entry Credit: Lucas Robinson
    Judge Comment: None