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Racine Co Sheriff’s Office investigator probed amid claims of sexual abuse
An investigator for the Racine County Sheriff’s Office is the subject of a criminal inquiry after his wife petitioned for a restraining order and accused him of physically and sexually abusing her for more than a decade. He is currently… Read more
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Recent Political News
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GOP bill aiming to protect free speech rights from frivolous lawsuits advances
As the Wisconsin State Legislature is scheduled to close for campaign season, the Assembly passed a Republican bill targeting lawsuits that try to stifle free speech. The Senate must now…
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Bipartisan push for legislator-to-lobbyist cool-off period fails again, may return
A bill that would require retiring legislators wait a year before they can work as lobbyists died again. Its sponsors plan to introduce it again next year.
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Wisconsin bill would automatically register eligible citizens to vote at DMV
The bill, which has little chance of passage this year, may preview strategy from Democrats should they take full control of state government in the fall elections.
Recent Law Enforcement News
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Racine Co Sheriff’s Office investigator probed amid claims of sexual abuse
An investigator for the Racine County Sheriff’s Office is the subject of a criminal inquiry after his wife petitioned for a restraining order and accused him of physically and sexually…
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Richland Co Sheriff’s Office stakeouts uncovered deputy’s on-duty liaisons
A deputy and city alderman in western Wisconsin resigned after having repeated sexual meetings while on duty. The Viola Police Department still employs him.
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Waushara Co Sheriff reaches deal to repay half of $22k in K9 funds he took
An investigation by The Badger Project found Sheriff Walter Zuehlke got over $20k for his K9 after quitting the trainings. The county asked him to repay that plus interest, but…