July 20th, 2025: The art of sourced reporting, analyzing the Madison ballot investigation, Milwaukee journalist Q&A

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: WTMJ's John Mercure shares the process of culitvating sources following his report that Governor Tony Evers is not planning on seeking a third-term in office. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's trending political reporter Hope Karnopp examines the lasting impact on ballot counting in Wisconsin following the Wisconsin Elections Commission's investigation into nearly 200 uncounted absentee ballots in Madison last November. WTMJ's Julia Fello details the emotional scene at Jaycee Quarry in Sheboygan this week, where a 13-year-old was found dead Wednesday after going swimming with friends. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's health and environmental reporter Madeline Heim provides an update on The Black Hawk Bridge, which is poised to demolished later this year, months ahead of schedule. CBS58 repoter A.J. Bayatpour recaps his experience serving on a panel of four Milwaukee-area journalists during a Q&A with members of the public.