Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Northwoods River News Entry Title: Rhinelander proposed new city well Entry Credit: Brian Jopek Judge Comment: Local journalism at its best informs in the present and records history for future generations. Nailed it!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Chetek Alert Entry Title: Sports Complex saga Entry Credit: Kenton Troutman Judge Comment: Why I love local journalism. No one tells the story better than a local.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Oshkosh Herald Entry Title: Housing Issues in Oshkosh Entry Credit: Jonathan Richie Judge Comment: Solid coverage of an important issue.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: The Northwoods River News Entry Title: Hodag Dome damage, repair coverage Entry Credit: Jeremy Mayo, Trevor Greene, Staff Judge Comment: Lede for the spring sport season was outstanding! Painted a picture.
