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In Manitowoc County, more details have come to light about the case of missing Elijah Vue. The criminal complaint against 39-year-old Jesse Vang stated that he had helped his teenage son get on the bus the morning of February 20th, and when he came back inside, 3-year-old Elijah was still asleep. Vang told investigators that ..read more
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The Wisconsin Ethics Commission is recommending investigations into alleged campaign finance violations by a state lawmaker, a Donald Trump fundraising committee, and a Trump supporter who challenged Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) and Trump’s Save America PAC allegedly helped move $40,000 to the campaign of Adam Steen, who lost to ..read more
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A Wisconsin man is sentenced for his role in the January 6th Capitol insurrection. A U.S. District Court judge in Washington, D.C. this week sentenced 25-year-old Riley Kasper of Pulaski to 36 months in federal prison for his role in the 2021 riot. Kasper bragged about using bear spray on police officers who were defending ..read more
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A new K-9 will help investigate internet crimes against kids in Wisconsin. On Wednesday, Attorney General Josh Kaul introduced Moose, who will specialize in electronic storage detection. Kaul said Moose and his handler, Special Agent Alexander Bol, are primarily assigned to assist with Internet Crimes Against Children investigations, but can also prove useful in a ..read more
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Proposed legislation would toughen penalties against drivers who flee police in Wisconsin. The measure from is from state Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield). Donovan testified on Thursday before the Assembly and highlighted the impacts caused by reckless drivers, particularly those fleeing law enforcement. “It is sickening the devastation that they leave in their wake and the ..read more
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At the Capitol, findings and recommendations from the Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking were released on Wednesday. Task force chair, Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) said they’re proposing 11 bills to address human trafficking on a variety of fronts. “At the end of the day we want to know that we made a ..read more
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A former military officer brings a warning to Wisconsin voters. Retired Navy Rear Admiral Michael Smith spoke in Milwaukee and at the Capitol in Madison on Thursday about the presidential election. “This election is different. This is against Donald Trump, who is an existential threat to everything I swore to defend. Make no mistake. This ..read more
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Bomb threats were made to numerous state Capitols on Wednesday, including in Wisconsin. The State Capitol in Madison was one of many across the nation targeted in a mass bomb threat hoax. There were reports of at least 23 state capitals receiving a generic email related to bomb threats. A Wisconsin Department of Administration spokesperson ..read more
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A man accused of firebombing the office’s of a Madison anti-abortion group will be sentenced early next year. Twenty-nine-year-old Hridindu Roychowdhury pleaded guilty on Friday to federal charges of causing damage by means of fire or an explosive, for the May 2022 incident at Wisconsin Family Action. He faces between five and 20 years in ..read more
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At the Capitol, a bill would make it easier to charge people who steal catalytic converters. Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwanago) said right now, it’s challenging. “Prosecutors must undertake the burdensome task of finding a mechanic, invoicing what a potential repair would cost in both parts and labor, and then have that mechanic testify in the ..read more