The Wisconsin Center of Investigative Journalism board of directors has elected new officers and acknowledged the distinguished service of three retiring members.
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Students from Northwestern University showcase Wisconsin Watch story on curfew tickets
Students at Northwestern University profiled Wisconsin Watch, showcasing our story about disparities in curfew tickets given to Black Wisconsin residents in the summer of 2020.
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Wisconsin Watch, WPR, join NEW News Lab collaboration to boost coverage of the Fox Valley
Wisconsin Watch and Wisconsin Public Radio have joined the NEW News Lab (Northeast Wisconsin News Lab), a new collaborative that provides technology support, capacity building and additional funding to boost local journalism and newsrooms.
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Wisconsin Watch’s coverage of racial justice, unemployment and pandemic win top Milwaukee Press Club honors
Wisconsin Watch won three gold awards from the Milwaukee Press Club Wednesday for 2020 coverage of racial justice protests,Wisconsin’s broken unemployment system and an examination of flaws in data reporting early in the pandemic.
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Wisconsin Watch’s Color of Money series probes racial wealth and income gap in Wisconsin
Color of Money, a new Wisconsin Watch series examining the state’s stark racial disparities in wealth and income, launches May 15.
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Wisconsin Watch and WPR win Regional Murrow awards for pandemic-related coverage
‘Costly Care’ exposed the practice of hospitals suing patients for past-due bills during the pandemic; WPR’s COVID-19 obituary project also honored
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Wisconsin Watch wins 12 Milwaukee Press Club awards for 2020 coverage
The Milwaukee Press Club is honoring our stories about major issues that confronted Wisconsin in 2020, including the contentious presidential election, COVID-19, a racial reckoning, disinformation and Wisconsin’s dysfunctional unemployment compensation system.
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2020 shows you believe in the power of fearless investigative journalism
In total, during a year of a pandemic and economic uncertainty, we raised more than $324,000 from individual donors.
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Your gift right now strengthens Wisconsin in the new year
As we bring 2020 to a close and reflect on what has been a very difficult year for us all, you have the power to make a difference. Your donation to the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism has a direct and meaningful impact on democracy and the quality of life in Wisconsin.
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We are here to tell your stories
Reporting during a pandemic and times of crises is only possible with your support!
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Trusted media is transforming our communities: a letter from News414’s Project Manager, Bevin Christie
The planning of News414 began prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, but when we launched during the outbreak, the importance of this initiative became clear to us, now, more than ever.
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The beginning of 2020’s end
Journalism that is grounded in facts, reporting the truth and providing in-depth coverage to give a whole picture of the problems that are impacting our society today is vital for a thriving democracy. Democracy cannot exist without honest journalism. And our investigative reporting cannot be done without your support.