CHIPPEWA COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
21/24
Chippewa County gets an A.
Wisconsin Public Records Law has no statutory deadline but the Office of Open Government provides guidance. WCCA Circuit Court Access is among the strongest free public statewide case searches. $7 criminal history check is the cheapest graded. Mandatory statewide e-filing.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Chippewa County.
COMPUTED 2026-07-16 17:36 UTC · SCORE 21/24
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-16 17:08 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-16 17:08 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-16 17:08 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-16 17:08 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · WI Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the WI field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
UNKNOWN BANK ROBBER - WISCONSIN
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TRIPLE SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
Wanted
LEO FREDERICK BURT
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MARVAYAH DARBY
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · WI
Children Missing From Wisconsin (Statewide)
Active Wisconsin cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Kamari Onyemachi (WI)
Mar'kee Hatcher (WI)
Ja'Nya Posey-McCormick (WI)
Kandyss Avery (WI)
Rayshawn Wheaton (WI)
Sadie Price (WI)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Wisconsin Court Cases
Most recent Wisconsin court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 3-24-10190-cjf | Juan Carlos Garcia Gutierrez and Maribel Ugalde Morales | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1-26-11579-cjf | Prentice Vaughn, Sr. | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3-26-11578-cjf | Anna Maria Harris | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-24028-kmp | Samaria Mone Howard | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-24029-gmh | Santasia Miller | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-24031-kmp | Lashawnette Larnelle Nixon | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-24030-gmh | Tadeo Andres Gerardo Canas | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-24032-kmp | Alex Nicholas Blaszczyk | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-24033 | Linda R. Humphrey | 07/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-00395 | Cleaves, Christopher v. Cahak, Brian | 07/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-01242 | Torresin v. Dunn et al | 07/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:25-mj-00091-1 | USA v. Records and information associated with the cellular device assigned call number 414-712-4799 (TARGET CELL PHONE 2") | 07/16/2026 |
Cities in Chippewa County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Wisconsin
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Wisconsin. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I look up property records in Wisconsin?▼
To look up property records in Wisconsin, contact the Register of Deeds in the county where the property is located. The Wisconsin Register of Deeds Association directory is at https://wrdaonline.org/. Major counties: Milwaukee at https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Register-of-Deeds, Dane (Madison) at https://rod.countyofdane.com/, Waukesha at https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/register-of-deeds/. Wisconsin Land Information Office Statewide Parcel Map Initiative at https://www.sco.wisc.edu/ provides ownership and parcel data. WI Open Records Law (Wis. Stat. §19.31-19.39) makes deeds public; recording fees are $30 first page; certified copies typically $5 plus $2/page. Sources: WI Register of Deeds Association (https://wrdaonline.org/), WI Land Info (https://www.sco.wisc.edu/).
How do I find court records in La Crosse?▼
To find court records in La Crosse County, WI, use Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) at https://wcca.wicourts.gov/. Free name and case-number search returns La Crosse County Circuit Court records (felony, misdemeanor, civil, family, probate, traffic, small claims). The La Crosse County Clerk of Circuit Court is at 333 Vine Street, La Crosse, WI 54601 (608-785-9590). Certified copies of court documents typically cost $5 plus $1.25 per page. WI Open Records Law (Wis. Stat. §19.31-19.39) governs disclosure. Sealed/expunged records are excluded. Sources: WCCA (https://wcca.wicourts.gov/), La Crosse County (https://www.lacrossecounty.org/).
How do I get a death certificate in Aniwa?▼
To get a death certificate in Aniwa, WI (Marathon County, also partially in Shawano County), the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Vital Records Office at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords/ issues certified death certificates for $20 (records from 1907 forward). The Marathon County Register of Deeds at 500 Forest Street, Wausau, WI 54403 (715-261-1470) issues local copies for deaths in Marathon County. Order from DHS online via VitalChek, by mail to PO Box 309, Madison, WI 53701, or in person. Only the spouse, parents, children, siblings, or legal representatives can obtain certified copies under Wis. Stat. §69.21. WI Open Records Law (Wis. Stat. §19.31-19.39) governs disclosure. Sources: WI DHS Vital Records (https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords/), Marathon County (https://www.marathoncounty.gov/).
How do I search property ownership in Wisconsin?▼
To search property ownership in Wisconsin, contact the Register of Deeds in the county where the property is located. Wisconsin has 72 counties; the WI Register of Deeds Association directory is at https://www.wrdaonline.org/. Major counties: Milwaukee at https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Register-of-Deeds, Dane (Madison) at https://danecountyrod.com/, Waukesha at https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/. The state property tax portal at https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/PropertyTax/home.aspx provides assessment data. WI Open Records Law (Wis. Stat. §19.31-19.39) makes deeds and assessment records public; recording fees average $30 first page. Sources: WI Register of Deeds Assoc. (https://www.wrdaonline.org/), WI DOR (https://www.revenue.wi.gov/).
Where do I search court records in Wisconsin?▼
To search court records in Wisconsin, use Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) at https://wcca.wicourts.gov/. Free name and case-number search returns civil, criminal, family, traffic, and small claims records from all 72 Wisconsin counties. Appellate-court records are at https://www.wicourts.gov/courts/appeals/. The Office of the State Courts Director is at 110 East Main Street, Madison, WI 53703 (608-266-6828). WI Open Records Law (Wis. Stat. §19.31-19.39) governs disclosure. Sealed and expunged records are excluded; some records are confidential under SCR 72.01 (juvenile, mental health). Sources: WCCA (https://wcca.wicourts.gov/), WI Courts (https://www.wicourts.gov/).
How do I find a divorce record in Wisconsin?▼
To find a divorce record in Wisconsin, use the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) at https://wcca.wicourts.gov/. Free name and case-number search returns divorce filings (filed as 'Divorce/Annulment') in all 72 counties. Cases are public unless sealed. Certified copies of decrees are obtained from the Circuit Court Clerk where the case was heard, costing $1.25 per page plus $5 certification. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services Vital Records at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords/ also issues divorce certificates ($20) for events from 1907 forward. WI Open Records Law (Wis. Stat. §19.31–19.39) governs disclosure. Sources: WCCA (https://wcca.wicourts.gov/), WI DHS (https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Chippewa County, WI
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Chippewa County, WI · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for WI
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (WI)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in WI
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in WI
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in WI
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for WI
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (WI) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (WI) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| ANGELA ENGEL | ABBOTSFORD |
| RAEANN WICHLACZ | ABBOTSFORD |
| RAEANN WICHLACZ | ABBOTSFORD |
| PAMIDA STORES OPERATING CO LLC | ABBOTSFORD |
| CHRISTINA RENS | ABBOTSFORD |
| TROY RENS | ABBOTSFORD |
| ABBOTSFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE | ABBOTSFORD |
| JUDITH DAVIS | ABBOTSFORD |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| ONEIL CREEK CMPGD-NORTH | |
| A J MANUFACTURING INC | BLOOMER |
| MASON SHOE MFG COMPANY | CHIPPEWA FALLS |
| CHS PETROLEUM TERMINAL | CHIPPEWA FALLS |
| VILLAGE OF LAKE HALLIE SITE | LAKE HALLIE |
| PIONEER REFINISHING | EAU CLAIRE |
| MARSHFIELD CLINIC - LAKE HALLIE CENTER | CHIPPEWA FALLS |
| SCHUETZYS |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (WI) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Danco Financial Servic | Problems at the end of the loan or l |
| 2026-05-20 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-20 | Experian Information S | Problem with a company's investigati |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (WI) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| A-1 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | 1128a1 |
| ACACIA MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC, L | 1128b7 |
| AMBU LIFT TRANSPORT | 1128a1 |
| ANCILLARY AFFILIATED HEALTH | 1128b8 |
| ANCILLARY HOME HEALTH CARE | 1128b8 |
| B AND L TRANSPORT, INC | 1128a1 |
| BFK TRANSIT, INC | 1128b8 |
| BRIGHTSMILE LLC | 1128b8 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (WI) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 3
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Security Bank | New Auburn |
| Citizens State Bank | Cadott |
| Northwestern Bank | Chippewa Falls |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from WI state + federal sources · no aggregators
FBI Field Office
Marathon County Man Sentenced to 7 ½ Years for Methamphetamine Trafficking
Jul 13, 2026
FBI National
Arlington Man Sentenced to Prison for Sexually Exploiting Minors and Attempting to Destroy Evidence
Jul 15, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Chippewa County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Chippewa County, Wisconsin Board decides to continue investigation into sheriff
Members of the Chippewa County, Wisconsin Board decided to continue investigating Sheriff Travis Hakes during a closed-door session on Tuesday evening. As previously reported by 5 …
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Trump visits Wisconsin with farming focus in Chippewa County
President Donald Trump is traveling to Wisconsin Friday for the first time since the 2024 campaign, with a stop focused on farming. He is at Custer Farms in Chippewa County in nort…
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Wisconsin teen suspect raped, strangled 10-year-old girl slain, officials say
Officials in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, say a 14-year-old boy was held on a $1 million cash bond in connection with the death of a 10-year-old Iliana "Lily" Peters. The county dis…