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The Shawano Leader, Oconto County Times Herald, and Wittenberg Enterprise & Birnamwood News ran one of our recent stories.

Gun in courthouse renews security, cost debate | NEW Media Inc. News 28 September 2026 / 0 Comments Gun in courthouse renews security, cost debate Subhead Shawano County to address issue with building project By Kevin Passon, Editor-in-Chief Several courthouses in the northern part of Wisconsin do not regularly screen visitors for weapons, but a fi***rm discover...

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The deputy is facing charges after an investigation alleged that he illegally shipped prescription drugs to his home in neighboring Marquette County.

Ex-Columbia Co Sheriff's deputy pleads not guilty to drug charges Austin Sukowatey is facing charges after an investigation alleged he illegally shipped prescription drugs to his home in Montello in Marquette County.

Wausau Pilot & Review ran one of our recent stories.

Gun found in courthouse renews security/cost debate in rural Wisconsin - Wausau Pilot & Review A gun found hidden inside the Langlade County Courthouse has renewed debate over security at rural Wisconsin courthouses, where screening visitors can carry significant costs.

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The Wisconsin Law Journal ran one of our recent stories.

Gun discovery raises Wisconsin courthouse security concerns - Wisconsin Law Journal - WI Legal News & Resources A gun found in the Langlade County Courthouse is raising concerns about courthouse security and the cost of weapon screening in rural Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Watch ran one of our recent stories.

Many rural Wisconsin courthouses lack weapon screening. A hidden gun highlights the issue. Several courthouses in the northern Wisconsin do not regularly screen visitors for weapons, The Badger Project found. But adding scanning machines would cost a lot.