Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Name: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Rating: 4.4 (5616 reviews)
Author: Gannett

Breaking News + eNewspaper

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5.6K Ratings
Ages

13+
Years
Category

News
Developer

Gannett
Language

EN
+ 30 More
Size

175.2
MB

We're working to make the place we call home, better. As the largest newsroom in Wisconsin, and a three-time Pulitzer Prize winner, we have an obligation to our community, to tell all the stories that need to be told. We’re here because we believe that local journalism is valuable – from simple things like the weather to hard-hitting opinions, breaking news and in-depth investigations. We’re our Milwaukee’s trusted storytellers. We’re here for it. WHAT WE’RE ALL ABOUT: • Journalism that makes our home better by celebrating the good, solving the bad, and investigating the ugly. • Access to Public Investigator, our Pulitzer Prize finalist series of quick-turn investigations. • Access to PackersNews.com, your source for unbeatable Packers coverage. Go pack go. • Sports coverage for locals, by locals: the Bucks, Brewers, Packers, Wisconsin Badgers, Marquette Hoops, and UW-Milwaukee. • Reporting that keeps you informed on the actions of decision makers and the political issues that impact residents. • Get the latest updates on the 2024 Presidential Election, as well as Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate and House races. • App features like real-time alerts, challenging puzzles and lively podcasts, a personalized feed, the eNewspaper, and more. APP FEATURES: • Real-time breaking news alerts • A personalized feed on the all-new For You page • The eNewspaper, a digital replica of our print newspaper Subscription Information: • The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel app is free to download and all users can access a sampling of free articles every month. • Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.  MORE INFORMATION: • Privacy Policy: http://cm.jsonline.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: http://cm.jsonline.com/terms/ • Questions or Comments: feedback@usatoday.com

Ratings & Reviews

4.4

out of 5

5.6K Ratings

Improvements
Apr 6

Engage for Literate Lives
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!!
Improvements
Apr 6

Engage for Literate Lives

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!!
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (MJS) is like family
Apr 25

Pgwen
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.

Developer Response
Thank you for your positive review of our app! We're thrilled that you're enjoying it. We would be honored to use your review for our marketing efforts. With your permission, we'll include your review in our promotional materials while respecting your privacy. We'll only use your first name or initials, and we won't disclose any personal information. If you agree, please let us know, and we'll proceed accordingly. Your support means a lot to us!
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (MJS) is like family
Apr 25

Pgwen

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.
Developer Response 07/11/2023
Thank you for your positive review of our app! We're thrilled that you're enjoying it. We would be honored to use your review for our marketing efforts. With your permission, we'll include your review in our promotional materials while respecting your privacy. We'll only use your first name or initials, and we won't disclose any personal information. If you agree, please let us know, and we'll proceed accordingly. Your support means a lot to us!
Sad for my old Paper
09/28/2021

oshkosh mike
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
Sad for my old Paper
09/28/2021

oshkosh mike

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
Good, for A Gannett Paper
08/21/2023

MNWIS
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.
Good, for A Gannett Paper
08/21/2023

MNWIS

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.

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