Reporter's Notebook

WTMJ’s Reporter’s Notebook takes a deeper dive on some of the biggest stories of the week, as told by the reporters covering the news. The show also explores stories that deserve an extra examination. The featured stories included in this episode: WTMJ's John Mercure explains how Wisconsin's Afternoon News handles the plethora of Wisconsin politicians who want airtime at the Wisconsin State Fair....

WTMJ’s Reporter’s Notebook takes a deeper dive on some of the biggest stories of the week, as told by the reporters covering the news. The show also explores stories that deserve an extra examination. This week on the show: WTMJ's Adam Roberts analyzes the disappearance and death of 22-year-old Eliotte Heinz, who drowned in the Mississippi River after a weekend night out in La Crosse. WTMJ's Krist...

WTMJ’s Reporter’s Notebook takes a deeper dive on some of the biggest stories of the week, as told by the reporters covering the news. The show also explores stories that deserve an extra examination. The featured stories included in this episode: WTMJ's John Mercure shares the process of culitvating sources following his report that Governor Tony Evers is not planning on seeking a third-term in o...

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Assistant Breaking News Editor Jessica Van Egeren shares the story of Zane Staubach, a 38-year-old who was struck on his bike by a driver in Milwaukee's Walker's Point neighborhood, and how its impacting cyclists' desire to continue riding around the city.

This week's episode of Reporter's Notebook includes an analysis of the ongoing MCTS financial issues, how the City of Milwaukee aims to close a $100 million budget gap, looming cuts for the Milwaukee art scene and how organizations are navigating a lack of federal funding, and an examination of book censorship inside Wisconsin prisons.

WTMJ’s Reporter’s Notebook takes a deeper dive on some of the biggest stories of the week, as told by the reporters covering the news. We also explore stories that deserve an extra examination. The featured stories included in this episode: WTMJ News Director Tiff Pua analyzes the importance of facts over fast relating to the coverage of an officer-involved shooting June 26th on Milwaukee's north...

Capitol Reporter for TMJ4 News and NBC26 Harm Venhuizen details how Wisconsin lawmakers are feeling in the wake of the Minnesota attacks, and what if anything could change in terms of security at the capitol building in Madison.

WCCO Program Director Brad Lane lays out how the Twin Cities station handled their coverage of the attacks on lawmakers in Minnesota and the subsequent manhunt for Vance Boelter.

WTMJ’s Reporter’s Notebook takes a deeper dive on some of the biggest stories of the week, as told by the reporters covering the news. We also explore stories that deserve an extra examination. The featured stories included in this episode: WCCO Program Director Brad Lane lays out how the Twin Cities station handled their coverage of the attacks on lawmakers in Minnesota and the subsequent manhunt...

Wisconsin's Morning News host Vince Vitrano chats about using skills from parenthood while interviewing young people like McKenna Nelson, a 16-year-old who competes this week in the Rolex Girls Junior Championship at SentryWorld in Stevens Point.

TMJ4 reporter Megan Lee and photojournalist Dan Selan discuss their confrontation over open meetings law with St. Francis School District Superintendent Deborah Kerr at a school board meeting June 2nd.

Brewers broadcaster Jeff Levering explores the oddities that have been spotted in the seats at games over the years after a woman brought a stuffed emu to the ballpark earlier during the Padres' series.

Health and environmental reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Madeline Heim on how the on-again, off-again closure of the Black Hawk Bridge between Wisconsin and Iowa has impacted daily life for residents in the area.

WTMJ’s Reporter’s Notebook takes a deeper dive on some of the biggest stories of the week, as told by the reporters covering the news. We also explore stories that deserve an extra examination. The featured stories included in this episode: TMJ4 reporter Megan Lee and photojournalist Dan Selan discussing their confrontation over open meetings law with St. Francis School District Superintendent Deb...

WTMJ’s Sean Brynda has more on the latest round of Milwaukee Public Schools funding withheld by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction after another missed financial paperwork deadline by the district.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Caitlin Looby explains what it means for the Great Lakes now that researchers at the University of Michigan say the bodies of water have entered a “new era” due to climate change.

WISC-TV reporter Maddie Heimsch details inner turmoil at the Wisconsin Historical Society over a decision to not raise the Pride flag during Pride Month this year.

WTMJ’s Elizabeth Lintonen recaps her coverage throughout the trial of Maxwell Anderson, the man found guilty of murdering and dismembering 19-year-old Sade Robinson after a first date in April of 2024.

It's the return of WTMJ's Reporter's Notebook. On this week's episode, we examine the moment a jury found Maxwell Anderson guilty of murdering and dismembering Sade Robinson after a first date in 2024 with WTMJ's Elizabeth Lintonen who covered the trial from start to finish. Also, WTMJ's Sean Brynda provides an update on Milwaukee Public Schools having funding withheld by the Wisconsin Department...

WTMJ news reporter & anchor Adam Roberts launches his new podcast, Reporter's Notebook. In this weekly series Adam will speak with members of the WTMJ news team & reporters from newsrooms across the state to highlight some of the biggest stories of the week & provide first hand analysis, and perspective, from those who covered them.