About Wisconsin Bay News
Wisconsin Bay News is an independent, reader-powered investigative newsroom covering the stories that shape Wisconsin and the greater Midwest. From the Great Lakes to the Dakotas, from Chicago to the Corn Belt, we follow the facts wherever they lead — and we hold power accountable at every level of government.
We report on the issues that national outlets overlook and local outlets can’t always cover: judicial misconduct, government transparency failures, family-court breakdowns, CPS and agency abuse, law-enforcement shortcuts, political corruption, and the lived experiences of ordinary Midwestern families navigating systems built to overwhelm them.
Our mission is simple: Tell the truth. Protect the public. Expose what others bury.
Our Region
WIBayNews serves as the Bay News Network’s Midwest hub, covering:
- Wisconsin
- Minnesota
- Michigan
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Ohio
- Iowa
- Missouri
- Kansas
- Nebraska
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
This region represents the heart of the American story — the Great Lakes, the Upper Plains, small towns and major metros, agriculture and industry, shifting political landscapes, and communities shaped by resilience and reform.
Whether we’re tracking Wisconsin legislative battles, documenting failures in Michigan’s foster care system, following corruption cases in Illinois, or reporting on rural justice gaps in the Dakotas, our focus is always the same: deliver the facts with clarity, integrity, and independence.
What We Cover
We specialize in stories with impact, including:
- Court systems and judicial accountability
- CPS, foster care, and family-law oversight
- State and county corruption
- Law enforcement policies and misconduct
- Education systems and local governance
- Elections, legislative battles, and public policy
- Economic and community issues affecting working families
We combine data-driven reporting with on-the-ground interviews, public-records investigations, and long-form analysis to give readers a complete picture of events unfolding across the Midwest.
Why We Exist
Traditional newsrooms are shrinking. Communities feel unheard. Critical stories go unreported.
But the need for honest, aggressive journalism has never been greater.
Wisconsin Bay News was created to fill that gap — to provide serious, independent reporting that’s accessible to everyone, free from corporate filters and political pressure. Our readers support our work because they value facts, transparency, and accountability in a time when all three are increasingly rare.
The Midwest deserves a newsroom willing to confront the hard stories. We’re here to do exactly that.
How to Reach Us
Have a tip, document, or story that needs attention?
You can submit information securely through our network tip line:
Every submission is confidential. Every story begins the same way — with someone willing to speak up.
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