William K. Johnston, who began his newspaper career 33 years ago in Madison, is returning as publisher of the Wisconsin State Journal.
Johnston, currently publisher of the Lincoln (Neb.) Journal Star and regional executive for Lee publishing operations in Nebraska, begins his new duties May 22, succeeding James W. Hopson, who announced in March that he will retire at the end of the year.
Johnston has a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in social work from UW-Madison.