It starts with a newsletter.
Northeast Wisconsin deserves strong, independent journalism — and a newsroom that listens as much as it reports.
That’s why Wisconsin Watch is launching a northeast Wisconsin bureau built around community connection, accountability and public participation. We’re not here simply to publish stories. We’re here to build a conversation with the people who live and work in this region.
When you subscribe, you’re not just signing up for headlines. You’re getting journalism that:
- Explains how local decisions affect your daily life.
- Investigates powerful institutions and holds them accountable.
- Shows you how and why we report the stories we do.
- Highlights neighbors, organizations and communities that make this region distinct.
- Invites your questions, tips and perspectives.
Our first product is Northeast News, a newsletter created with input from residents from the very beginning — including its name. That spirit of collaboration will continue with every edition.
Delivered every other week to start, Northeast News will bring you:
- Clear, in-depth reporting focused on northeast Wisconsin.
- Behind-the-scenes insights into our newsroom and reporting process.
- A curated roundup of important stories from trusted local news partners.
- Agendas for upcoming city and county meetings, so you know what decisions are coming and how to get involved.
- Community spotlights celebrating local “heroes,” towns and organizations.
- Space for reader feedback and letters.
This newsletter is designed to feel less like a broadcast and more like a conversation. We’ll regularly ask for your feedback and ideas — and we’ll publish perspectives from residents across the region.
As our bureau grows, Northeast News will grow with it. Our goal is to expand to a weekly newsletter as resources allow, adding more ways for you to stay informed and engaged.
If you care about making northeast Wisconsin stronger, more informed and more connected, we invite you to subscribe. Together, we can build the kind of local journalism this region deserves.
Read our reporting
Air Wisconsin turns to ICE
The Appleton-based airline now plays a role in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, flying between detention centers. Explore how its flight patterns have changed since its sale to a federal contractor.
Work, recovery and second chances on a Wisconsin manufacturing floor
Those recovering from addiction have a difficult time finding stable employment and keeping it. Apricity Contract Packaging offers “a safe environment” – one where every person is pursuing sobriety.
Kewaunee County town staves off interest from data center developers
Cloverleaf Infrastructure is no longer pursuing land to build a data center in the town of Carlton, town and company officials said.
As Wisconsin ages, UW-Green Bay looks to older adults to boost enrollment — and keep minds sharp
UWGB leaders hope their efforts will keep the region’s growing retirement-age population sharp and socially engaged — and potentially in the workforce for longer — while also bolstering enrollment.
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Have questions about this project?
Jessica Adams, Wisconsin Watch’s director of partnerships for northeast Wisconsin, is happy to answer questions about community listening sessions. You can reach her by email at jadams@wisconsinwatch.org or by phone at (920) 493-7857.