The Wisconsin Department of Justice confirmed Thursday that its Division of Criminal Investigation is leading an investigation into the Sept. 22 removal of the absentee ballot drop box by Diny.

Wausau Mayor Doug Diny uses a dolly to remove the city’s lone drop box from in front of City Hall in Wausau, Wisconsin, on Sunday, September 22.

Here’s what we know and don’t know so far about Wausau Mayor Doug Diny's removal of the drop box, his views, Wisconsin law, possible actions and more. Wausau Daily Herald.

Earlier this week, Wausau Mayor Doug Diny removed the city’s only ballot drop box, igniting a firestorm of criticism from voters and calls for an investigation, according to a press release from the ...

Wausau Mayor Doug Diny put on work gloves, donned a hard hat and used a dolly to cart away a drop box outside City Hall. The move is the latest example in swing state Wisconsin of the fight over ...

Mayor Doug Diny removed the drop box on Sept. 22 without consulting with the clerk, who has the authority under a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling legalizing drop boxes to make one available.

Mayor Doug Diny of Wausau, Wis., said the City Council should have been consulted before the installation. The Wisconsin Supreme Court had said authority rested with the city clerk.

Wausau Mayor Doug Diny uses a dolly to remove the city’s lone drop box from in front of City Hall in Wausau, Wisconsin, on Sunday, September 22.

Wausau Mayor Doug Diny said he had the authority to do so. In this photo provided by Wausau Mayor Doug Diny, Diny uses a dolly to remove the city's lone drop box from in front of City Hall in ...