Please feel free to peruse the following samples of my stand alone photos, hard news and feature stories recently published in the Banner Journal – a weekly print newspaper covering the city of Black River Falls, the Ho-Chunk Nation and Jackson County, WI.
‘I Believe You. I’m Sorry. It’s Not Your Fault‘
-published in the Banner Journal March 29. 2017
A feature story interviewing Jessyca Mullenberg prior to her speaking engagements in Black River Falls for Sexual Violence Awareness Month. At 13 years of age, Jessyca was abducted by a sexual predator, held captive for over 90 days and was rescued after a hotel cook identified Jessyca’s abductor from an airing of the “America’s Most Wanted” television series. (Please click on headline above to read story in its entirety.)
Ho-Chunk Rallying to End Addiction among Their People
-published in the Banner Journal May 17, 2017
Concerned over the growing epidemic of addiction and substance abuse related deaths among their people, several Ho-Chunk members gathered to share stories and information to bring hope and help to addicts and take back their community. Patricia and Andrea Nicholas share the story of their 26 year old brother’s recent drug overdose, which resulted in his death. (Please click on headline above to read story in its entirety.)
New law encourages Americans to honor Vietnam Veterans
One day after the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 (S.305), which encourages flying the U.S. flag on March 29, Vietnam War Veterans Day, local Vietnam veteran Tom Teeples shared part of his story over a cup of morning coffee. (Please click on headline above to read story in its entirety.)
Phone Scammers Hit Jackson County
-published in the Banner Journal February 15, 2017
A hard news story taken from a Better Business Bureau news release. Story included a brief interview with a local resident who escaped being a victim of phone scams. (Please click on headline above to read story in its entirety.)
‘I’m Already Antsy’
– published in the Banner Journal March 15, 2017
A feature story interviewing three quirky but delightful local master gardeners. A subtle marketing piece for the University of Wisconsin-Extension Master Gardener Certification Program. (Please click on headline above to read story in its entirety.)
451 Cases of Child Abuse
– published in the Banner Journal April 20, 2016
A feature story to bring awareness to child abuse during Child Abuse Prevention Month. The feature shares the story of Krue, although always happy and positive, is often times mistaken for having cerebral palsy. Krue was a victim of shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma by the hands of his day care provider. (Please click on headline above to read story in its entirety.)
Lori Jayne Carlson 