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Menasha PD hired a wandering officer. Now he’s been arrested and the city could get sued.
The city’s police department hired Cristian Morales in 2025 after he was forced out of another agency. He is now facing a felony for stalking his ex. Research says wandering officers are more likely to commit misconduct. Read more
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Recent Political News
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Dominant majority appears in reach for the Left on Wisconsin Supreme Court
Republicans fear, and Democrats crave, a long-lasting grip on the state’s highest court by the political Left. Prominent voices across the political spectrum think it’s very possible.
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WATCH: The third ‘No Kings’ march in Madison, Wisconsin
Thousands marched from Brittingham Park to the Wisconsin State Capitol on Saturday to protest the Trump Administration.
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Duffy funneled $1M to son-in-law’s bid for Congress in northern Wisconsin
With a huge donation, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is trying to help his son-in-law win a crowded primary for the 7th Congressional District he once represented.
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What to do when your neighbors run the town board and block your business?
A man in a small town in Outagamie County says his neighbors, who sit on the town board, have been unfairly blocking his attempts to expand his business. They say…
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Top donors (so far) to Rep. Van Orden, Republican of western Wisconsin
The world’s richest man has already written the incumbent a large check to try to aid his reelection to the 3rd Congressional District.
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Max donors (so far) to Rebecca Cooke, Dem challenger in western Wisconsin
Many people have given Cooke, of Eau Claire, the max, including a well-known former Green Bay Packer and some other interesting names.
Recent Law Enforcement News
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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…
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Four ex-Waukesha Co Sheriff’s deputies committed suicide in past decade
Some family members say department leadership is at least partly to blame, accusing it of ignoring struggling deputies. The department says it had mental health programs in place and has…
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State trooper caught drinking on duty in Waushara County facing criminal charge
Robert Bliven, a Wisconsin state trooper, was arrested in September after deputies investigated him for drinking on the job. They charged him with operating a firearm while intoxicated.
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“Pervasive, caustic atmosphere” of UW-La Crosse PD has improved, chief says
The police department was knocked for “shoddy record keeping” and a “lack of leadership” in a 2019 investigation. A police chief hired the same year says he’s made major changes…
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Commander cited for disorderly conduct no longer employed by State Patrol
Ex-Captain Daniel Gruebele pleaded no contest to the citation last year. His last day as the commander of the Northeast Region in Fond du Lac came less than a week…