About WisContext

WisContext was a service of PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio. An online multimedia news and information project, it presented the reporting, research and community-based expertise of these partners to provide information and insight about urgent and emergent issues that affected Wisconsin.

Supported by a team of journalists and educators, this collaborative platform assembled and built on their work. WisContext was led by an editorial board that consisted of a leadership representative from each partner organization. Its staff was embedded with both partners and works in concert with their journalists and educators.

WisContext staff

  • Kristian Knutsen, Managing Editor
  • Will Cushman, Associate Editor

WisContext started publishing stories in 2015 and launched its website in 2016.  It ceased publication in 2022, but its stories have been archived and may be found here.

Its content is open to syndication, and may be republished by media organizations and educators interested in using and sharing this information.

WisContext was an award-winning news and information service. It was honored with multiple awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association, Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and Milwaukee Press Club.