'Unacceptable:' MPS teacher under fire for alleged Facebook post about Kenosha unrest
Posts about the fatal shooting of two Kenosha protesters, allegedly written on an MPS teacher's Facebook page, has drawn criticism.
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.
Kenosha unrest hits home for Broncos newcomer Melvin Gordon
The latest flashpoints in the racial justice movement hit home for Melvin Gordon and the rest of his new teammates.
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.
'Demand change:' Thousands gather at March on Washington commemorations
Activist Frank Nitty said he walked 750 miles for 24 days from Milwaukee to Washington for Friday's march and spoke to the audience about persistence in the fight for justice.
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.
As Kenosha responds to historic protests, the city faces cyberattacks or 'hacktivism'
The City of Kenosha has been fighting off cyberattacks since the shooting of Jacob Blake.
Protesters gather for 5th night in Kenosha, Gov. Evers calls for additional Nat'l Guardsmen
This comes as more armed militia groups are expected to arrive in Kenosha Thursday night.
WNBA games postponed for 2nd straight night following Jacob Blake shooting
WNBA players’ union president Nneka Oguwmike said on ESPN that the players planned to resume play on Friday.
NBA players agree to resume playoffs after protest against racial injustice
An unprecedented walkout over racial injustice has postponed a second day of the NBA playoffs. But players have committed to remain and finish the season.
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.”
NHL postpones 2 days of playoff games following criticism from Black players
The NHL postponed two days of playoff games Thursday after withering criticism from Black players who said the league was slow to acknowledge the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin.
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."
'Jacob Blake didn't pose any threat:' Attorney releases statement after DOJ said knife found after shooting
“Jacob did nothing to provoke police. He was a great father and was only intending to get his children out of a volatile situation. Witnesses confirm that he was not in possession of a knife and didn’t threaten officers in any way," Benjamin Crump said in a statement Thursday on the shooting of Jacob Blake by Kenosha police.
Open Record: Community on Fire
A police officer shot a Black man in the back seven times in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Police largely silent as outrage builds over Jacob Blake shooting
Investigators haven’t explained why police drew guns on Blake and why the officer opened fire. They say a knife was found in the SUV, but they have said nothing about what role it may have played.
Law enforcement organizations ask that Gov. Evers 'refrain from making statements specific to Kenosha'
The letter accuses the governor and Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes of making previous remarks that were "premature, judgmental, inflammatory and only add to the anger and divisiveness of an already dangerous situation."