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Apr 2, 2026

GOP lawmakers accuse Kaul of DOJ hiring violations

Republicans accuse Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul of bypassing state law by hiring privately funded attorneys, while Democrats call the probe political.

Jan 5, 2026

Oneida Nation apologizes for ICE contracts amid backlash

Oneida Nation leaders apologized after learning a tribal subsidiary held multimillion-dollar ICE contracts, prompting backlash and leadership changes.

Janet Protasiewicz
Dec 4, 2025

Protasiewicz declines recusal in Gableman discipline case

Wisconsin Justice Janet Protasiewicz refuses to recuse herself from Michael Gableman’s disciplinary case as the Supreme Court reviews misconduct findings.

Nov 14, 2025

Bill would halt pay for judges suspended in misconduct cases

A Wisconsin bill would stop pay for judges suspended over alleged criminal misconduct, prompted by the case of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan.

Oct 8, 2025

FBI reviewed Sen. Johnson’s phone in Trump probe

FBI records show Sen. Ron Johnson’s phone data was reviewed in a Trump investigation tied to false electors and the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Sep 24, 2025

Waushara County probes sheriff over K9 stipend payments

Waushara County will investigate Sheriff Walter Zuehlke, accused of taking $25K in K9 stipends without keeping up with law enforcement dog training.

Sep 12, 2025

Waushara sheriff returns K9 payments after watchdog probe

Waushara County Sheriff Walter Zuehlke repaid $1,245 in K9 care stipends after an investigation revealed payments continued after his dog’s death.

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