Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Sheboygan Press Entry Title: Van Horn faces allegations of discrimination Entry Credit: Alex Garner Judge Comment: Great work. Its clarity, depth of research, and balanced presentation make it a strong example of effective investigative journalism.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Oshkosh Northwestern Entry Title: Vel Phillips' Kristi Levy was originally placed on leave for unauthorized camera access Entry Credit: Justin Marville Judge Comment: Well done. Good writing and kept my interest.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: EagleHerald Entry Title: PFAS in Marinette Entry Credit: Erin Fitzgerald Judge Comment: This work stood out for its thorough research and balanced reporting.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: EagleHerald Entry Title: Marinette's insurance rates go up Entry Credit: Erin Fitzgerald Judge Comment: None