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Wisconsin Watchdog Awards honor veteran radio reporter, whistleblowers, journalists

By Riley Vetterkind | April 14, 2017

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.

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

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

‘Watchdog 101 Workshop’ will equip students and early-career journalists with key investigative reporting skills

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Gilman Halsted, retired Wisconsin Public Radio reporter, named Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog

By Wisconsin Watch | February 16, 2017

You’re invited

Register: Online registration for the 2017 Wisconsin Watchdog Awards reception and dinner

When: Thursday, March 30, 5 p.m. reception and 6 p.m. dinner

Where: The Madison Club, 5 E. Wilson St. Ticket price: $60. Proceeds benefit the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism, participation of young journalists in the event and a special investigative reporting workshop. Gilman Halsted, a retired Wisconsin Public Radio reporter who produced award-winning examinations of the state’s criminal justice system, has been named the 2017 recipient of the Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award. Over the course of two decades, Halsted became a familiar voice to WPR listeners, working for six years in the Wausau bureau before moving to Madison in 2000.

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Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award nominations sought from the public

By Wisconsin Watch and Lauren Fuhrmann (Wisconsin Watch) | January 18, 2017

Nominations are being sought for the seventh annual Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award, recognizing an individual’s extraordinary contributions to open government or investigative journalism in Wisconsin.

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

By Cara Lombardo | December 12, 2016

Nine months after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warned against flushing water systems before testing for lead, the state DNR had not passed that advice on to public water systems in Wisconsin. Our story examined that delay.

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

By Cara Lombardo | November 25, 2016

An integral step in our process happens after a reporter finishes a story but before the story reaches our readers’ eyes: fact-checking.

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

By Coburn Dukehart (Wisconsin Watch) | June 7, 2016

NPR photojournalist David P. Gilkey was killed June 5, 2016 while on assignment in Afghanistan. WCIJ’s multimedia director Coburn Dukehart was his former editor and friend. She remembers him here.

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For sale: Half a cow, one trout, one faucet and 1,000 wool balls

By Lauren Fuhrmann (Wisconsin Watch) | April 20, 2016

They’ve traveled 1,000 miles across Wisconsin, drawing attention to important issues affecting the quality and supply of our state’s water. Now, four sculptures crafted by artist Carrie Roy are headed for the next stage in their adventure: They’re for sale.

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

By | April 6, 2016

High school and college journalists and young professional journalists are invited to a special investigative reporting workshop being offered April 20 as part of this year’s Wisconsin Watchdog Awards event.

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Attorney Robert J. Dreps, advocate for open government, to receive Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award

By Lauren Fuhrmann (Wisconsin Watch) | March 18, 2016

Attorney Robert J. Dreps, a champion of open government who has represented news organizations in groundbreaking cases for three decades, has been named the 2016 recipient of the Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award.

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Wisconsin open government advocates hit the road to boost public’s understanding and use of open records laws

By | February 23, 2016

Residents across Wisconsin are invited to free events exploring the importance of open records laws, and how to use them to obtain critical information about the actions of government.

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A novel idea: Beloit author donates proceeds to support investigative reporting

By | December 30, 2015

Sometimes, when author Tom Warren researches issues for his books, he feels the pull to become an advocate. And that helps explain why, for the past two years, Warren has mailed a check to the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism.

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Professor supports investigative journalism training for students

By | December 23, 2015

The types of news stories Sharon Dunwoody finds most compelling — and most crucial in 2015 — dig deeper than “he-said-she-said” truth claims; they use data to analyze and corroborate or refute sources’ claims on important issues.

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Veteran journalist hopes to keep government accountable

By | December 9, 2015

Dick Record witnessed first-hand what he says is the “deterioration” of government transparency during his 40-year journalism career in Wisconsin.

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