Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Last verified 31 Jul 2026

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1. 4/5Good, for A Gannett Paper

   The MJS has been a conscience of Wisconsin voters and a much needed watchdog of local and state government. A defender of open records laws when the GOP in Madison continually tried to slip one past the electorate (and called them out when they lied about it). Investigations into topics like alcohol related traffic deaths (certainly rankling the powerful Tavern League lobbyists) and suspicious deaths at all-inclusive Mexican resorts have been outstanding, among others. My worries that their sale to Gannett would weaken their mission have largely been unfounded, so far. But I'm still watching closely. Excellent sports coverage, even with the retirement of the legendary Bob McGinn.

   MNWIS · 31 Jul 2026

2. 1/5JS App

   It is horrible if you are a JS reader. If you’re Gannett, you’re licking your chops with all the disruptive advertising This new App is very difficult to read. It takes you out of the article to an entirely different screen when you try to zoom in. It is not an intuitive App. Finally, Gannett needs to have available outlines on its website explaining how to use this App. Finally, newspapers were famous for its print. This print is so small that you’re distracted from enjoying the content of the article. This is not a case of software malpractice. Its an intentional act by Gannett to extract every ounce of profit from its advertisers to the detriment of its readers. William Henry Vanderbilt was reported to have said “The public be damed.” Well that’s how I feel about the way that Gannett treats me.

   A person who loves to write · 31 Jul 2026

3. 4/5Improvements

   You are doing a great job. Love the expertise of your reporters on most things. The thing that you are weakest on is letting an old guy talk (so called “policy expert”)about early education and phonics. He has never taught young children and is way out of his league in research. Reading is a complicated process. Phonics is an important part, but needs to be addressed with meaning and there are so many strategies that go into this process. Children need to be engaged in the joy of reading if we want success. Let the experts who have devoted their lives to “real research” and have been successful with children lead. Consult with WSRA; do not spread misinformation. Our children’s future is too important!!

   Engage for Literate Lives · 31 Jul 2026

4. 5/5Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (MJS) is like family

   Our neighborhood BookClub recently completed a book, This Tender Land by author William Kent Krueger, which received a thumbs up from all 10+ members. This entertaining and sometimes heart-wrenching book spun tales that incorporated facts of its time, and in the ending, wrapped up characters together in a satisfying way, as does the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Like the main character, Odie (short for Odysseus) MJS is the narrator of our local family stories; MJS scribes events and our journey-sometimes joyful, tender, but bitter too—offering to teach, enrich, share sorrow-a touchstone of the familiar. As we collectively long for the days when everything was local and familiar, times change; life has become bigger, broader and more global. Despite the new distance, I for one am appreciative of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinels ability to write stories that provide a sense of home-like a friend. Like family.

   Pgwen · 31 Jul 2026

5. 2/5Sad for my old Paper

   60+ years ago I was a paperboy for the WSJ and later the Milwaukee Journal. I still remember the Sunday editions around the holidays reaching upwards of 600 pages! Those mornings sometimes required at least 2 trips to our distributor’s office to refill my bike basket. Other times my mother would get up early and drive me around my route (what a relief on some cold mornings!). I also remember the news coverage back then was pretty straightforward- readers got the who, what, where, when, how of a story along with other potentially informative facts. In general we were then allowed to think for ourselves, discuss with others and form our own opinions. Important topics that might be controversial could be found on the Editorial or Opinion Page. These writers expressed their thoughts on a topic that often provided insight that helped inform our point of view. Today’s Gannet/USA Today “news” with the MJS name bears little resemblance to the real Journalism of the past. To get today’s news accurately takes effort using other sources. Today’s Journal Sentinel “news coverage” is mostly a Groupthink take on a given topic- Beware if this (and related providers) are your only sources. MJS remains a very good source for Sports reporting and the only reason I still subscribe; and the only reason they get 2 stars in my ranking. Mike Price

   oshkosh mike · 31 Jul 2026

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