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Wisconsin Watchdog Awards honor veteran radio reporter, whistleblowers, journalists

by Riley Vetterkind April 14th, 2017March 30th, 2022 Why you can trust WisconsinWatch.org

Journalists and advocates for open government gathered at the seventh annual Wisconsin Watchdog Awards to celebrate efforts to keep the public informed while vowing to remain vigilant in the face of pushback from politicians.

Posted inWisWatch Blog

Wisconsin’s ‘news deserts’ hurt our democracy — but you can help

by Mia Sato March 22nd, 2017March 22nd, 2017
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‘Watchdog 101 Workshop’ will equip students and early-career journalists with key investigative reporting skills

by Wisconsin Watch March 15th, 2017June 10th, 2019
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Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council names ‘Opee’ winners

by Wisconsin Watch March 8th, 2017June 10th, 2019
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Gilman Halsted, retired Wisconsin Public Radio reporter, named Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog

by Wisconsin Watch February 16th, 2017June 10th, 2019
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Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award nominations sought from the public

by Wisconsin Watch and Lauren Fuhrmann January 18th, 2017February 13th, 2020
Posted inBlogs, WisWatch Blog

Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism stands by story on lead testing protocols after DNR request for corrections

by Cara Lombardo December 12th, 2016December 12th, 2016
Posted inGovernment, WisWatch Blog

We take facts seriously at the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism. Here’s why.

by Cara Lombardo November 25th, 2016December 12th, 2016
Posted inWisWatch Blog

Reflecting on the loss of David Gilkey — photojournalist, artist, tender soul

by Coburn Dukehart / Wisconsin Watch June 7th, 2016July 29th, 2016
Posted inBlogs, WisWatch Blog

After chaotic year, open records advocates cheer progress, honor attorney Robert J. Dreps as Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog

by Haley HenschelApril 22nd, 2016April 22nd, 2016
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For sale: Half a cow, one trout, one faucet and 1,000 wool balls

by Lauren Fuhrmann April 20th, 2016February 13th, 2020
Posted inWisWatch Blog

Investigative reporting workshop aims to help students, young journalists sharpen skills

by Wisconsin WatchApril 6th, 2016April 12th, 2016

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