Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Justice Investigates Officers’ Harrowing Encounter During Welfare Check in Rhinelander

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RHINELANDER, Wis. – An investigation is underway by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation into an incident where officers exchanged gunfire during a welfare check near Rhinelander on Saturday night. The incident began when the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office received two hang-up 911 calls around 8:40 p.m., prompting a welfare check at a residence on River Street in the town of Crescent. Responding to the call, three Oneida County Sheriff’s deputies and two officers from the Rhinelander police force arrived at the scene. Upon entering the home, law enforcement officers were met … Read more

New Report Reveals Lack of Alimony Payment Guidelines in Wisconsin, Raising Concerns of Unfairness in Divorce Court

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MADISON, Wisconsin – Divorce court proceedings regarding alimony payments in Wisconsin have lacked a defined formula, potentially resulting in unfair outcomes, according to a recent report. Custody X Change, an online firm specializing in assisting families through divorce, conducted an analysis of alimony laws across the country. The study found that only about a third of states have established formulas for determining alimony payments. In the remaining states, including Wisconsin, judges have discretion in deciding the amount without any specific guidelines. While settlement agreements are often reached before court proceedings, this is not always the … Read more

Victory for Wisconsin: Judge Upholds Top Election Official’s Position Despite Republican Attempts for Removal

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MADISON, Wisconsin — In a recent ruling, a judge in Wisconsin has granted permission for the state’s top election official to maintain her position, dealing a blow to the Republican-controlled state Senate’s efforts to remove her. The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) official, Meagan Wolfe, was targeted by the Senate, which alleged misconduct in the handling of the 2020 election. Accusing Wolfe of orchestrating an election rigging scheme in Wisconsin, the Republican-controlled Senate voted in September to terminate her from her role. However, these claims have been proven false after extensive investigations, including nonpartisan audits and … Read more

Wisconsin Judge Stands Firm, Upholding Elections Official Amid Republican Opposition

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MADISON, Wis. – In a blow to Republicans who sought to remove her from her position, a judge in Wisconsin ruled on Friday that the state’s top elections official, Meagan Wolfe, is legally holding her post. The judge also determined that the commission responsible for appointing her is not obligated to name a new leader. The Wisconsin Elections Commission, which is composed of three Democrats and three Republicans, was deadlocked in June over the reappointment of Wolfe as the administrator of elections. While the three Republican commissioners voted in favor of her reappointment, the three … Read more