Reporter's Notebook

September 21st, 2025: The role of open records, Human remains found in Washington State, Analyzing the "no comment" response


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WTMJ news anchor & reporter Adam Roberts goes beyond the headlines to provide not just the ‘what’ but also the ‘why’ when it comes to the media’s coverage of some of the biggest stories in the state of Wisconsin & across the country.
This week:
Adam explores a story involving six children found locked in a storage facility on Milwaukee's north side, and the role open records request play in the coverage.
A jury questionaire teases what potential jurors will be asked in the trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan.
WTMJ's John Mercure recaps new information on the search for Pewaukee-native Travis Decker, accused of murdering his three young daughters in rural Washington State.
Wisconsin Watch Managing Editor Jim Malewitz analyzes public officials' use of "no comment" to avoid answering tough questions from the media.
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