Public Safety
Kenosha Shooter Arrested in Illinois
Trump supporter Kyle Rittenhouse, age 17, is charged with the murders of two people in Kenosha Tuesday night.
Aug 26th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Our Unjust System of Mass Supervision
Wisconsin has nation’s third highest rate of detaining people for violations of supervision.
Aug 26th, 2020 by Mark Rice, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Trump Says Evers Accepts Federal Troops
But Evers says he’s authorized more Wisconsin guard troops as officials argue over what should be done.
Aug 26th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Baldwin Demands Post Office Undo ‘Harmful Changes”
Temporary suspension in recent changes by USPS “did not reverse the damage already done,” Senator charges.
Aug 26th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Marchers Shot At in Pennsylvania
Black Lives Matter protesters led by Frank Nitty threatened, Pennsylvania police investigating.
Aug 26th, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Jacob Blake’s Spinal Cord Severed
Shooting by police also left holes in his stomach, and damage to his kidney, liver and arm.
Aug 26th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Shots Fired, 2 Killed in Kenosha Protests
Police seeking shooter. Protests continue across state against police shooting of Jacob Blake
Aug 26th, 2020 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
The George Floyds of Wisconsin
11 Black men, one Latino male killed by police in last decade in state. When will it end?
Aug 25th, 2020 by Matt Rothschild
Evers, Vos Battle Over Jacob Blake Shooting
Governor demands legislative special session on police reforms. Vos accuses Evers of “dictating liberal policies”.
Aug 25th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Father Says Jacob Blake Is Paralyzed
He has "eight holes" in his body. "What justified these shots?"
Aug 25th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Protesters Condemn Jacob Blake Shooting
Hundreds demonstrate. People set trucks, buildings on fire. Evers sends National Guard.
Aug 25th, 2020 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Calls for Special Session on Policing
In wake of Kenosha shooting calls for legislative session on police accountability, transparency.
Aug 24th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
