FeaturedJanuary 24 2026

Wisconsin FOIC seeks Opee Award nominations

The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, a nonprofit, nonpartisan group that works to protect access to public meetings and records, is now accepting nominations for its annual Openness in Government Awards, or Opees. Awards are given in six categories: Popee (public openness award): Recognizes extraordinary service to the cause of open... - MORE -

WQOW-TV names new evening news team

Keith Edwards is returning to WQOW-TV in Eau Claire as an 18 News Evening Anchor at 5, 6, and 10 p.m. Edwards had previously anchored at WQOW for 13 years. “Edwards is an outstanding journalist and a great team member,” said Kristen Shill, WQOW/WXOW News Director. “Our viewers are already... - MORE -

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    Thumbnail Sketch of Wisconsin’s Open Meetings Law

    A wallet-sized PDF summary of the Wisconsin Open Meetings and Open Records Laws has been developed by the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council.  You will find this handy reference, which provides a quick layperson’s explanation of Wisconsin’s Open Meetings and Open Records Laws, under the “resources” section of the... - MORE -