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Milwaukee Press Club awards The Badger Project for 5th straight year
The club’s Excellence in Journalism contest nominated the news nonprofit for awards in four categories, including Best Investigative Story, Best Public Service Story and Best Personal Profile. First-place finishes will be announced at a ceremony in May. Read more
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Recent Political News
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Political challenger accuses Waupaca Co Sheriff, local GOP chapter, of blacklisting
More than a year before the GOP primary, a rural Wisconsin sheriff’s race is heating up, with the former and current DAs taking sides.
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IRS cuts cost much more than they save, further growing the deficit, experts say
Local governments and nonprofits in Wisconsin could also suffer if federal revenue shrinks.
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VIDEO: Thousands march to the Wisconsin Capitol in No Kings protest
The demonstration in Madison was one of many across the country against President Donald Trump and his administration.
Recent Law Enforcement News
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Waushara Co Sheriff took over $20k for K9 partner after quitting trainings
Sheriff Walter Zuehlke stopped training ‘Argo’ in 2019 after his election, but continued taking $400 monthly care checks from the county, even after the dog died, an investigation by The…
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NW Wisconsin cop forced out for bad behavior now working at Hayward PD
Officer Matthew Frey resigned in lieu of termination from the Cumberland Police Department after facing dozens of complaints, including cursing at civilians and watching YouTube on duty.
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Ex-Jackson Co chief deputy ousted for bad behavior working at nearby Neillsville PD
Adam Olson resigned from his position as the second-ranking officer at the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office last year while under investigation for inappropriate relationships with female subordinates.