Estimated $2M damage to Kenosha-owned property from violence tied to shooting of Jacob Blake
Kenosha's public works director provided the estimate on what it would cost to replace garbage trucks, street lights and traffic signals, among other things that were destroyed or damaged in the unrest tied to the shooting of Jacob Blake.
'Scared and confused:' DHS says teachers shouldn't wear N95 masks; scientist says that makes 'no sense'
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Governor Tony Evers and his top state health advisors have repeated the mantra, “We’re going to listen to the science.” But the administration’s current guidance on face masks for teachers has one scientist scratching his head.
Kenosha police chief: 175 arrests in 7 days since shooting of Jacob Blake
Those arrests include people from 44 different cities, the chief said, noting that 102 of the people processed listed addresses from outside Kenosha.
'They are needed:' Rally supporting police draws scores to downtown Kenosha
Some attending the rally in the Wisconsin city wore “back the blue” shirts. Others carried American flags. They applauded when law enforcement vehicles rolled by.
'Don't need that right now,' Wisconsin lieutenant governor says of planned Pres. Trump visit to Kenosha
President Trump has throughout the summer cast American cities as under siege by violence and lawlessness, despite the fact that most of the protests demonstrating against racial injustice have been largely peaceful.
'Spirit of Kenosha:' Pastor, congregants reflect 1 week after shooting of Jacob Blake
A Kenosha pastor is reflecting on the events that have unfolded in his city after the police shooting of Jacob Blake.
'We belong here:' Menomonee Falls restaurant reopens after receiving racist calls
A call came twice on Thursday evening from an untraceable number. The voice on the other end made comments about George Floyd, used a racial slur and said Jacob Blake "deserved to die."
Arizona student group slammed for raising money for teen charged in fatal Kenosha protest shootings
At Arizona State University, a Republican student group announced that half of any funds raised during the semester would go toward Kyle Rittenhouse's legal defense fund.
Jacob Blake's family holds Kenosha rally against police violence
Family members of Jacob Blake are leading a march and rally Saturday to call for an end to police violence.
Kenosha protests held for 6th straight night; Common Council meets to discuss crime prevention plans
The Kenosha Common Council discussed plans for law enforcement to handle crime prevention during continuing demonstrations.
Kenosha police union gives its version of Jacob Blake shooting
The Kenosha police union offered the most detailed accounting to date on officers' perspective of the moments leading up to police shooting Jacob Blake seven times in the back.
Former Kenosha alderman has 'no regrets' about his 'call to arms' in wake of protests in city
A former Kenosha alderman has "no regrets" about his "call to arms" on Tuesday, Aug. 25 -- even after an Illinois teenager was charged with murdering a pair of protesters.
Extradition hearing for Kyle Rittenhouse delayed; attorney says teen acted in self-defense
The 17-year-old charged with killing two people during protests in Kenosha will be in court Friday, Aug. 28. Kyle Rittenhouse is expected to argue self-defense.
New details revealed in shooting of Jacob Blake; MCSO discontinues watch of Blake
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) on Friday, Aug. 28 released new details in the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake. The DOJ released the names of the other officers at the scene -- and indicated two taser attempts by two different officers failed before Officer Rusten Sheskey fired seven times.
ATF’s National Response Team arrives in Kenosha to assist investigating arson cases
Federal officials are seeking to speak to persons of interest who could advance the arson investigations of over 20 businesses and approximately 12 government-owned vehicles in Kenosha.
Illinois teen charged in Kenosha shooting that killed 2, wounded 1
Prosecutors on Thursday charged a 17-year-old from Illinois in the fatal shooting of two protesters and the wounding of a third in Kenosha, Wisconsin, during a night of unrest following the weekend police shooting of Jacob Blake.
Gov. Evers visits Kenosha, community continues cleanup efforts: 'We'll rise up'
Gov. Evers visited Kenosha for the first time Thursday since unrest unfolded after the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake.
Homicide charges filed against Illinois teenager Kyle Rittenhouse in fatal shooting during protests
A video director for the conservative website The Daily Caller tweeted Wednesday that he had conducted a video interview with the suspected gunman before the shooting and posted a clip in which the armed young man, standing in front of a boarded-up building, said “our job is to protect this business.”
9 arrested after 'suspicious vehicles with out-of-state plates' stopped on 4th night of protests in Kenosha
Police said this began with a citizen tip that the vehicles planned to meet in a remote lot near State Highway 50 and Green Bay Road.
ACLU calls for 'immediate resignation' of Kenosha police chief, sheriff after Blake shooting
According to a news release from the ACLU, Sheriff Beth’s deputies "not only fraternized with white supremacist counter-protesters on Tuesday but allowed the shooter to leave as people yelled that he was the shooter."