FOREST COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
21/24
Forest 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 Forest County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-10 18:46 UTC · SCORE 21/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 18:33 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 18:33 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 18:33 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-10 18:33 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
Wanted
TRIPLE SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
Wanted
LEO FREDERICK BURT
Wanted
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.
Haley Kositzke (WI)
Sadie Price (WI)
Alexis Patterson (WI)
Kayla Berg (WI)
Ameerah Sheeley (WI)
Sara Bushland (WI)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Wisconsin Court Cases
Most recent Wisconsin court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 3-23-10769-cjf | Melvin Arnold Klinkenberg | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3-23-11086-cjf | Justin Lee Pharo | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3-26-00045 | Lofton v. Department of Education | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3-26-00046 | Lofton v. Department of Education | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-23321-rmb | Ashley R. Coble | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-23322-gmh | Brian L Kawamoto, Jr. | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-23323-rmb | Arlene Annie-Mae Dennis | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-22780-kmp | Dana Joann Ganske | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-22696-rmb | Austin Lee Shaffer | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-23326 | Charles E Patterson | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-23325-kmp | Alexander John Hernandez | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-23324-rmb | Christopher Samuel Worzalla and Heather Rose Worzalla | 06/10/2026 |
Cities in Forest 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 Forest 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 · Forest 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 |
|---|---|
| TIMOTHY WOLTER | CHIPPEWA FALLS |
| ROBERT LEA | GREEN BAY |
| FOX VALLEY OPEN MRI, LLC | APPLETON |
| GEORGE BOUSH | WATERTOWN |
| KATHLEEN HAASCH | SHEBOYGAN |
| KRISTIE GERING | CHIPPEWA FALLS |
| CHIPPEWA VALLEY ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE CLINIC SC | ALTOONA |
| HOSPICE ALLIANCE, INC. | PLEASANT PRAIRIE |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (WI) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Danco Financial Servic | Problems at the end of the loan or l |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-20 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Confusing or missing disclosures |
⛔ 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 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Laona State Bank | Laona |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from WI state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Participates in U.S. District Court Journalist Forum
Jun 9, 2026
doj_news
Madison Man Sentenced to Almost 8 Years for Illegally Possessing Firearms and Ammunition While on Federal Supervision
Jun 4, 2026
doj_news
Neopit Man Indicted for Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury on Menominee Indian Reservation
Jun 3, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Returns Nearly $3 Million to Consumers Deceived by Mortgage Relief Scheme
Jun 9, 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 Forest County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Wisconsin DOJ investigating officer-involved shooting death in Forest County
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is investigating an officer-involved death after a shooting in Forest County.
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Forest County sheriff investigating human remains found in Laona, Wisconsin
The Forest County Sheriff's Office said they discovered unidentified human remains June 4 near East Silver Lake Road in Laona, Wisconsin. The investigation is ongoing and being led…
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Officer-involved shooting in Forest County leaves suspect dead; investigation underway - WLUK
Officer-involved shooting in Forest County leaves suspect dead; investigation underway WLUK
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Investigation launched into officer-involved death in Forest County Saturday afternoon | Local News - wjfw.com
Investigation launched into officer-involved death in Forest County Saturday afternoon | Local News wjfw.com
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Unidentified skeletal remains found in northern Wisconsin
Forest County Sheriff's Office confirmed it and other agencies are investigating the skeletal remains.
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DOJ investigating officer-involved death in Forest County - WSAW
DOJ investigating officer-involved death in Forest County WSAW
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Human remains found in northern Wisconsin near Crandon
An investigation is underway after unidentified human remains were found in northern Wisconsin around the Crandon area. According to a release from the Forest County Sheriff’s ...