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 side.
- CBS Pentagon Reporter Eleanor Watson explains the role of the Pentagon press corps after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized the media also questioned the language being used by news outlets.
- WTMJ’s Nazir Spencer provides an update on the case of Demetric Scott, the man from Milwaukee accused of forging letters containing threats towards President Donald Trump in order to get a witness deported.
- WTMJ’s Dominic Cotroneo explains the hype behind Brewers pitching phenom Jacob Misiorowski, and where his dominant start ranks among Milwaukee greats on the mound.
- WTMJ’s Adam Roberts talks with Micah Fritz, the man from Mequon who became the latest ‘Jeopardy!’ champion from Wisconsin this past week.
LISTEN TO PREVIOUS EPISODES OF REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK:
- Reporter’s Notebook – June 22nd, 2025: Minnesota attacks coverage, Wisconsin Capitol security, a Milwaukee courtroom outburst
- Reporter’s Notebook – June 15th, 2025: Dispute over open meetings laws, ICE protests in Milwaukee, a troubled bridge over water in southwest Wisconsin
- Reporter’s Notebook – June 8th, 2025: Maxwell Anderson verdict, more MPS funding withheld, Pride flag controversy in Madison



























