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