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:
- A discussion on the ongoing financial and labor issues effecting the Milwaukee County Transit System with UrbanMilwaukee reporter Graham Kilmer.
- WTMJ’s Sean Brynda details how the City of Milwaukee hopes to even out a $100-million operating gap in its budget for next year.
- WTMJ’s Sandy Maxx evaluates the state of Milwaukee County’s arts funding following comments by Supervisor Sheldon Wasserman that there will be “winners and losers” in the near future.
- Madison Magazine contributing writer Jeff Oloizia investigates a battle brewing over a recent ban on used books over content and drug concerns within the Wisconsin prison system.
WEB EXCLUSIVE:
- 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 bikers’ desire to continue riding around the city.
LISTEN TO PREVIOUS EPISODES OF REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK:
- Reporter’s Notebook – June 29th, 2025: Covering an officer-involved shooting, Pete Hegseth lambasts press corps, Wisconsin’s newest ‘Jeopardy!’ champion
- 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
