Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Cap Times Entry Title: Risky high-speed chases are routine for some Madison-area police Entry Credit: Danielle DuClos Judge Comment: An excellent piece that was prompted by a visible high-speed accident. The Cap Times then dove into records, data, video and interviews to detail a questionable practice by local police. Their investigative work also included important context.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Wisconsin State Journal Entry Title: Shattered dreams Entry Credit: Jim Polzin, Todd Milewski Judge Comment: An powerful piece of investigation into seemingly routine resignations put a spotlight on student treatment and led to serious impact.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Cap Times Entry Title: How a call for help got Kevin Price killed by Fitchburg police Entry Credit: Danielle DuClos Judge Comment: Thorough examination of records to detail a police shooting and whether the department is following best practices for de-escalation. The work also provided expert analysis of the scene and procedures.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Green Bay Press-Gazette Entry Title: Green Bay School Board member listed address he didn't live at, investigation finds, leading to resignation Entry Credit: Nadia Scharf Judge Comment: None
