Republican Gives Up Leadership Position, But Won’t Resign

The assistant Republican Majority Leader of the Assembly has given up his leadership position but says he won’t resign.  Rob Brooks of Saukville has apologized for racist and sexual remarks he made to three female colleagues after a caucus event in Wisconsin Dells.  The governor has called for him to step down.  Representatives Cindi Duchow, Amy Loudenbeck and Jessie Rodriguez say they have accepted his apology. Source: WRJC.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

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Authorities Concerned About Citizen Group Targeting Sexual Predators

Edgerton police say the activities by a group calling itself Worldwide Predator Hunters are causing problems.  Organizer Johnny Petty says he is trying to lure sexual predators so he can expose them online.  Police warn of the dangers and they’re not happy about efforts which bring potential dangerous predators into the community.  Attorney General Brad Schimel says groups like this one are more likely to help the predators go free. Source: WRJC.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

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2nd Teen Shot Near Madison School In 8-Day Period

For the second time in eight days, a teenager has been shot near a high school in Madison.  The name of the 16-year-old who suffered minor injuries Tuesday hasn’t been released.  Officers were called to an area about two blocks from La Follette High School shortly after 10:30 A-M.  Callers told police a group of people was fighting and at least three shots had been fired.  No other injuries were reported. Source: WRJC.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

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