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Vilas County, WI

Public records for Vilas County, Wisconsin: court cases, arrests, sheriff, clerk-recorder, and FBI Most Wanted.

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How to Request Public Records in Wisconsin

Wisconsin public records requests are governed by the Wisconsin Public Records Law (Wis. Stat. §19.31). Court records are filed and maintained by the Circuit Court in each county.

Note: Reasonable copy fees may apply. The agency must respond within the statutory deadline set by the Wisconsin Public Records Law.
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VILAS COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
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Vilas 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 Vilas County.
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FBI.gov
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FBI Wanted
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U.S. Courts
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BOP Inmate Locator
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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) Age 16 · Milwaukee, WI
Sadie Price (WI) Age 16 · Beloit, WI
Alexis Patterson (WI) Age 31 · MILWAUKEE, WI
Kayla Berg (WI) Age 32 · Antigo, WI
Ameerah Sheeley (WI) Age 15 · MILWAUKEE, WI
Sara Bushland (WI) Age 45 · Spooner, 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.

DocketPartiesIndexed
BANKRUPTCY 26-21928-kmpVicky L Spice06/10/2026
BANKRUPTCY 26-21954-behRandall J. Dufek06/10/2026
BANKRUPTCY 26-23264-behDominiue L Smith06/10/2026
BANKRUPTCY 3-26-11328-cjfElliott Christopher Parsons06/10/2026
BANKRUPTCY 3-26-11330-cjfErin A. Allegar06/10/2026
BANKRUPTCY 1-26-11329-cjfLynnette D Widner06/10/2026
BANKRUPTCY 1-26-11331-cjfTheresa Knoche06/10/2026
BANKRUPTCY 26-22262-kmpJoseph August Mc Devitt and Jennifer Louise Mc Devitt06/10/2026
BANKRUPTCY 26-23332-gmhRonald Pressley06/10/2026
BANKRUPTCY 26-23333-rmbKeith C. Wallenfang06/10/2026
BANKRUPTCY 23-21651-rmbTommy C. McGowan and Joann Hutchinson06/10/2026
BANKRUPTCY 26-23334-kmpBrandon Lee Lackey and Shawnna Kimberly E Zier06/10/2026
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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 Vilas County, WI

Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.

📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items

Statewide (WI) — federal-news feed scoped to state
FBI-Milwaukee
Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Using the Internet to Sexually Exploit a Minor in the Philippines
FBI-Milwaukee
Eight Defendants Sentenced After Federal Investigation Seized More Than 175,000 Fentanyl Pills
FBI-Milwaukee
Homeland Security Task Force Investigation Leads to Indictment of Four Illegal Aliens From South America in Million-Dollar Multistate Burglary Ring
FBI-Milwaukee
Former Sun Prairie High School Dean of Students Sentenced to 18 Years for Producing Child Pornography
FBI-Milwaukee
Multi-Year Drug Investigation in Central Wisconsin Successfully Concludes After Last Defendant Sentenced
FBI-Milwaukee
Former U.S. Citizen Sentenced to Prison for Unlawful Election Contributions
FBI-Milwaukee
Eau Claire Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Receiving Child Pornography
FBI-Milwaukee
Open Letter to Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers

🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8

Statewide (WI) — no city filter applied
NameCity
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
DateCompanyIssue
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
NameType
A-1 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
MILWAUKEE · TRANSPORTATION CO
 1128a1
ACACIA MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC, L
MILWAUKEE · OTHER BUSINESS
 1128b7
AMBU LIFT TRANSPORT
CAMERON · TRANSPORTATION CO
 1128a1
ANCILLARY AFFILIATED HEALTH
ELM GROVE · HOME HEALTH AGENCY
 1128b8
ANCILLARY HOME HEALTH CARE
ELM GROVE · HOME HEALTH AGENCY
 1128b8
B AND L TRANSPORT, INC
MILWAUKEE · TRANSPORTATION CO
 1128a1
BFK TRANSIT, INC
MILWAUKEE · TRANSPORTATION CO
 1128b8
BRIGHTSMILE LLC
HUDSON · DENTAL PRACTICE
 1128b8

🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8

Statewide (WI) — no city filter applied
EINOrganization
010372129 North American Lake Management Society
Madison
010557030 Lindsay Family Foundation
Milwaukee
010560022 Maaviva - the Institute for Interconnectedness Inc
Eagle
010589805 US Naval Sea Cadet Corps
Milwaukee
010589882 Jared C Bruce Academy
Milwaukee
010590085 Bloomer Wrestling Club
Bloomer
010593525 Tony Davis Memorial Endowment Fund Inc.
Edgerton
010606618 Silver Lake Association
Cumberland

🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1

BankCity
Headwaters State Bank Land O' Lakes

🏛️ 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 Plymouth Man Indicted on Production of Child Pornography Charges Jun 4, 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 Man and Woman Sentenced for Child Neglect on Menominee Indian Reservation Jun 4, 2026
doj_news Green Bay Man Indicted for Sexually Exploiting Numerous Children Jun 3, 2026
doj_news Neopit Man Indicted for Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury on Menominee Indian Reservation Jun 3, 2026
doj_news Minnesota Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Methamphetamine Trafficking May 29, 2026
doj_news Madison Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Methamphetamine Trafficking May 28, 2026
doj_news Former Kendall Bank Manager Sentenced to Over 1 ½ Years for Embezzlement May 28, 2026
doj_news Madison Man Sentenced to 20 Months for Illegally Possessing a Firearm May 28, 2026
Federal Circuit Scheduled Pay.gov Maintenance Outage Jun 3, 2026
Federal Agency Acting Secretary of Labor Sonderling advances US priorities at G7 meeting in Geneva Jun 10, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Sources: DOJ U.S. Attorneys · FBI Wanted & Field Office news · EPA ECHO · CFPB · HHS-OIG LEIE · IRS Pub78 · FDIC · NPPES · 23 arrest agencies · FL Sunbiz · Chicago Open Data · Updated hourly via cron.

Recent News in Vilas County

Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.