2+ hour, 33+ min ago   (402+ words) After nearly five years of working as a reporter, Trevor Greene was promoted to editor of The Lakeland Times in early July after Dean Hall’s retirement. The newspaper has also added Jacob Link as a reporter. The Times published two…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (77+ words) The updated guidance further expands and defines how some AI tools may be used across the AP newsroom while adding new standards for reporting on AI-generated and manipulated content. It also introduces guidance for the use of AI coding assistants…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (196+ words) The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation on July 22 announced a significant investment to launch digital newsrooms in 15 U.S. communities across three states — including Wisconsin — in partnership with Village Media. The $5 million investment will bring Village Media’s proven model for sustainable, community-first…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (288+ words) Isthmus tallied five finalist wins in the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies Publishers national contest for 2026. Isthmus placed first for best illustration (Kyle Olson for his curling cover in December 2025, pictured below). “Such a pleasing cover, both in style and execution!...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (209+ words) The Edgerton Reporter won five advertising and seven editorial awards in the 2026 National Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper Contest. The NNA announced the winners on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Editorial awards — The Reporter earned a second place, three third place and three honorable…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (158+ words) Journalism-related causes received significant financial support from the William T. Evjue Foundation, the charitable arm of The Capital Times, which announced $2.4 million in grants on July 8, 2026. The grants support Madison area non-profits and educational institutions during 2026. University of Wisconsin-Madison College of…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (481+ words) I admittedly was the “word” guy when sitting behind the editor’s desk. Others more talented in layout handled those responsibilities. Today, in the training business, I also defer to experts such as News Guru Kevin Slimp for guidance on effective…...

4+ week, 12+ hour ago   (195+ words) Home / Upcoming Events / Data made simple: Google Sheets for journalists Data doesn’t have to be intimidating. In this introductory one-hour session, Monica Cordero, an investigative and data reporter with Investigate Midwest, will show how Google Sheets can make it easier…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (106+ words) Minnesota publisher offers free AI newsletter Wisconsin Newspaper Association Minnesota publisher offers free AI newsletter A third-generation publisher in southwest Minnesota is offering a free twice-weekly newsletter about artificial intelligence. The Fourth Estate AI Brief is written specifically for the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (353+ words) Only two of eleven of the most well known national news organizations have a majority of Americans who have a great deal or fair amount of trust in them, according to a new survey conducted by YouGov for the Center…...