Deneen Smith

Deneen Smith serves as the daily news editor at Wisconsin Public Radio since December 2021. With a robust background in journalism, Deneen previously worked as a staff writer at Kenosha News from October 2000 to May 2023 and at Copley Newspapers from 1987 to 2000. In addition to journalism, Deneen co-owns Jus-Ran Farm, a horse training and boarding facility that also supports the film industry by providing horses, riders, and wranglers for various productions, including Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. Deneen holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science and journalism from Northern Illinois University.