January 27, 2012

Sexting D.A. could have law license revoked

The state Office of Lawyer Regulation wants the law license of a former Calumet County District Attorney revoked for six months.

Kenneth Kratz resigned in 2010 after several women came forward accusing him of inappropriate sexual advances, including one woman who alleged Kratz sent sexually explicit text messages to her while he was prosecuting a man for assaulting her.

The complaint filed with the state State Supreme Court Wednesday by OLR details eleven counts of alleged attorney misconduct by Kratz, including sexual harassment and having an “offensive personality.”

Allegations against Kratz built up after dozens of text messages were released in which he tried to initiate a relationship with a domestic abuse victim. Messages included “Are you the kind of girl that likes secret contact with an older married elected DA…the riskier the better?” and “You may be the tall, young, hot nymph, but I am the prize!”

The release of the messages prompted several other women to come forward alleging inappropriate sexual advances by Kratz. Several state and local officials began calling on Kratz to resign and then-Governor Jim Doyle even considered taking steps to remove him from office. Kratz eventually resigned in October of last year.

The state Department of Justice investigated the allegations against Kratz, but decided not to file criminal charges.

No Call list deadline time

Wednesday marks one of the quarterly deadlines to enroll in the state’s no call list. Sandy Chalmers is with the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Enrolling today should free you from unsolicited sales calls for two years beginning January 1st, according to Sandy Chalmers with Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. More than half the numbers on the list are now cell phones, and voice over Internet service can be listed as well.

AUDIO: Bob Hague reports (:50) [Read more...]

Herbers wins debut with Admirals

Ian Herbers won his head coaching debut with the Milwaukee Admirals on Tuesday night with an 8-3 win over Abbortsford.  Herbers was handed he Admirals job after Kirk Muller left after just 17 games to take over the head job with the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes.

Muller lost his debut last night as Carolina fell to Florida 3-1.

The 8-goals for the Admirals doubles their season high for a single game.  The previous high was 4.

Brewers announce minor league staffs

The Milwaukee Brewers announced the 2012 coaching staffs at Brevard County, Wisconsin and rookie teams in Helena and Arizona.

The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers staff will stay the same, which means Appleton native Matt Erickson will be back as field manager for a second straight season. 

Pitching coach Chris Hook and hitting coach Dusty Rhodes will also return.

 

Walden apologizes to Packer Nation

After spending the weekend in the Brown County Jail, Green Bay Packers linebacker Erik Walden apologized yesterday, after being arrested on suspicion of domestic violence.

AUDIO: Walden’s statement to the media on Tuesday :24

Walden’s attorney, Steve Richards told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that he doesn’t expect his client to be charged. 

The Packers have not said whether they plan any disciplinary action for Walden.  It’s unclear if he’ll suit up and play this Sunday against the New York Giants.