Press play to hear his story In Wisconsin, the numbers paint a clear picture long before anyone steps inside a courtroom. A study from the Institute for Research on Poverty at the University of Wisconsin–Madison found that 89 percent of physical custody awards historically went to mothers in Wisconsin and Michigan. Nationally, nearly 80 percent of custodial parents are mothers, while fathers hold only about 20 percent of custodial arrangements. Even when fathers actively p

Manitowoc County Courthouse The sentencing of Stephanie Snyder in Manitowoc County on Monday has raised questions about judicial consistency, prosecutorial decision-making, and the meaning of the phrase “interest of the public.” Snyder received one year in the Manitowoc County Jail for First Degree Reckless Homicide. While free on bail for the homicide charge, she was charged with seven new felony offenses, many of which were connected to ongoing drug activity. Residents are

Across Wisconsin, family court decisions continue to reveal a deep imbalance in custody outcomes between mothers and fathers. While state law defines placement as gender-neutral, data suggest otherwise. Fathers frequently report losing primary placement or decision-making rights despite being active and fit parents. This disparity has prompted growing calls for reform and accountability, not just for judges but also for the guardians ad litem (GALs) who influence these decisi

By Markola Williams | The Vocal Box News Network October 19, 2025 Listen to the full podcast episode Here !!!!!! Manitowoc County Jail, WI (Photo Credit: Markola Williams When people talk about the prison system in America, they often say that once you are in, you are in for life. It is a phrase that speaks to how deeply incarceration can trap someone, not just physically, but mentally and socially. But does it really have to stay that way? This episode of These Days Podcast