We're bringing you a bigger, bolder and better Sunday print edition

Greg Borowski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
·4 min read
Executive Editor Greg Borowski
Executive Editor Greg Borowski

In today’s fast-paced, news-every-minute world, there’s still something about holding an actual newspaper in your hands — a Sunday one in particular.

The Sunday newspaper is a chance to sit back, grab a cup of coffee and really dig in to great storytelling and deep investigations, to catch up on the news of the week and get insight into what’s coming in the days ahead.

That hasn’t changed — but so many other things have.

We’re mindful these days that by the time you pick up the Sunday paper, you’ve probably heard the basics – from the Brewers score to the Packers trade to the governor’s veto. That’s because we already told those stories online — and may have even broken them.

In print, especially on Sundays, our job is to give you insight into why things are happening, what they mean to you and what happens next. We do that by tapping into the largest, most expert reporting team in the state.

That’s why we’re so excited to share this newly redesigned and better organized version of the Sunday newspaper with you. It’s bolder, bigger and — we think — better.

Let’s start with the front page, which each week will feature striking visuals that set the tone for an in-depth story inside. This week we launch “Bringing it Home,” an important look at how more and more companies are bringing manufacturing jobs back from overseas – and if we have a workforce ready to fill them.

That story sent reporter Rick Barrett and photojournalist Mark Hoffman to Mexico, Honduras and Puerto Rico. It is the sort of reporting you have come to expect from our team — and the type no other newsroom in Wisconsin can bring you. It will spin out in parts over the coming weeks.

On Page 2, we’ll take you inside our newsroom to share more about the work we do. It will be a chance to hear from me, but mostly from our staff about their assignments, what motivates them and how they approach their jobs.

Overall, you’ll notice better organization. We are bringing back a standalone local section. The weather page has a permanent home on the back of Sports. Rather than a mix of features in our Sunday Plus section, those stories are moving to where they really belong: Business in Business. Sports in Sports. Even our obituaries section is improved – and all in one place.

We’re adding an entirely new section: Weekend Exclusive, which brings together news to help you navigate your life. Watch for national stories dedicated to arts, culture, and news you can use — such as planning for retirement, plus fitness, home improvement and more.

Throughout, there is a clean, fresh look, aimed at helping you quickly find the information you’re after while emphasizing striking graphics, easy-to-read text and photographs from our outstanding Journal Sentinel team. You’ll also find QR codes on some pages. Each will take you to additional features online – videos, galleries, extra stories and more.

In sports, we’ll be offering more in-depth features, predictions, commentary and analysis. Think of it as a one-stop spot to get you caught up on our major teams and a look at what they face in the week ahead.

In the aftermath of the NFL draft, Sunday’s section will take a deep dive into the world of undrafted free agents and the impact they can have on a team.

Here is a quick look at our other new features:

Local section: This will be your place for the latest on what’s happening in the city and state, as well as our PolitiFact Wisconsin fact checks. A benefit: Stories will no longer jump between different sections of the newspaper.

Community: This page brings you the news you need to plan your day and zeroes in on the neighborhoods and events that make our small big city a community.

Around the State: With a focus on Wisconsin, our new page will give you a quick glimpse of what’s happening well beyond your doorstep – from the Northwoods to the Driftless region.

Inspiration: We hope to bring a smile to your day with stories about the people and places that make Wisconsin special.

From the Archives: We’ll dip into our files to retell stories about memorable places, people and moments from years past. The stories will often include an array of additional photos online.

In short, we want to give you more to dig into on a day when you have the most time to spend with us.

So, sit back, open up the newspaper and, when you’re done, let us know what you think.

Greg Borowski is executive editor of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. You can follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @GregJBorowski and reach him via greg.borowski@jrn.com.

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