Kenosha County

Kerr Makes Case for State Superintendent

Longtime educator, former Brown Deer Superintendent backs vouchers, early school start.

Southeastern Wisconsin Building and Construction Trades Council has Endorsed Angela Cunningham for Judge

Rittenhouse Trial Pushed to November

Case postponed for 18-year-old charged with killing two people at Kenosha protests.

More Requests for Lake Michigan Water Coming?

Village of Somers’ diversion request may be followed by others from area, expert says.

New Great Lakes Water Diversion Request

Kenosha County's Village of Somers wants to draw water outside of Great Lakes Basin.

DNR Receives Straddling Community Diversion Application From Somers Water Utility

Water In Diversion Area Would Be Returned To Lake Michigan

Utilities Plan $400 Million Solar Project

WEC Energy Group and Madison utility to partner on solar and battery storage project in Kenosha County

How The Republican Party Lost Control

Wisconsin was a hotbed for the far-right rebellion.

The Wisconsin Justice Initiative Action Endorses Angela Cunningham for Judge

Local Costs for Foxconn Cut By 2%

Annual update by Mount Pleasant still leaves total state-local costs at $1.32 billion.

Prosecutors Want Court to Ban Rittenhouse from Bars

They also asked the court to order him not to associate with white supremacists.

Barnes Rips Kenosha DA On Blake Shooting

A non-prosecuting DA "as negligent as the officers,” Lt. Governor charges.

Senator Agard Releases Statement on the Decision to Not Charge Officer Involved in Shooting Jacob Blake

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Charging Decision in Jacob Blake Case

Rep Hintz: Statement on Jacob Blake Shooting Charging Decision by Kenosha District Attorney

Statement from Kenosha County Judicial Candidate Angela Cunningham on Charging Decision of the Jacob Blake Shooting

Attorney General Kaul Statement on Kenosha County District Attorney Decision in Officer-Involved Shooting of Jacob Blake

January 5, 2021

Chairwoman Nicholson Statement on Charging Decision in Jacob Blake Case

Rep. Bowen Statement on Lack of Charges in Jacob Blake Shooting

“If What We Saw Was Legal, It’s Time to Change the Laws”

DPW Statement on Kenosha DA’s Announcement of No Charges in Jacob Blake Case

Kenosha DA Won’t Charge Cops in Blake Shooting

Jacob Blake's family, supporters have called for peaceful protests.

Police Association Calls BLM Protesters ‘Terrorists’

International group with Wisconsin ties sends out research paper with false claims.

Aggressive Police Escalate Violence at Protests?

Research shows this, experts say. Former Madison police chief calls on cops to ditch riot gear and tear gas.

Kenosha County Pfizer Facility To Supply Vaccines

Company’s facility in Pleasant Prairie may distribute vaccines to western U.S.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Secretary-designee Thompson Announces Transportation Grant to Support Kenosha County Job Growth

New Kroger center expects to add 700 new jobs after County H reconstruction

Rittenhouse Will Stand Trial on All Charges

Court Commissioner finds probable cause for all changes against the teenager.

Kate Trudell Joins Johnson Financial Group as Vice President – Wealth Fiduciary Advisor

Wisconsin National Guard tops 900,000 COVID-19 tests collected; testing week shortened over Thanksgiving holiday

Rittenhouse Released on $2 Million Bail

A right-wing organization posted bond for the teenager charged with two murders.

Wisconsin Teachers’ Unions Defend Local Health Departments’ Authority and Call for Even Stronger Action!

Angela Cunningham Announces Campaign for Judge

Wisconsin National Guard will conduct COVID-19 specimen collection in 45 Wisconsin counties this week

Rittenhouse Extradited to Wisconsin

Illinois judge grants request. 17-year-old faces homicide charges in Kenosha shooting.

Gov. Evers Announces HARIBO to Begin Work on Pleasant Prairie Factory

DOJ Finishes Jacob Blake Shooting Investigation

Consultant, former Madison Police Chief Noble Wray will review case next.

Kyle Rittenhouse Extradition Delayed Again

Attorney for teenager facing homicide charges plans to challenge extradition.

Ex-Madison Police Chief Helping Review Blake Case

Kaul says investigation of Jacob Blake’s shooting in ‘final stages’, Noble Wray serving as consultant.

UPDATE: Kenosha Officer-Involved Shooting

September 21, 2020

AG Decision on Blake Shooting Coming Up

Kaul could release a charging recommendation next week.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Governor Tony Evers Call on President Trump to Keep His Promise to Deliver Federal Funding for Kenosha to Rebuild

NLG Condemns Biased and Unprofessional Policing by Kenosha Police and Sheriff’s Departments

ACLU of Wisconsin Calls for Dismissal of Charges for Curfew Violations, Asks for Investigation Into Excessive Use of Force by Law Enforcement

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Did Kenosha Cops Push Protesters Toward Militia?

So says militia member after two people killed by armed civilian. Pattern seen in other cities.

Missouri Men Arrested in Kenosha for Illegal Guns

Two men traveled to Kenosha, illegally armed, in response to unrest.

Activist Arrested in Kenosha Joins Curfew Lawsuit

Lawsuit argues that curfew was only enforced against those protesting police brutality.

Statement from the Kenosha Police Department Regarding U-Haul Truck

UPDATE: Kenosha Officer Involved Shooting

September 1, 2020

A City Divided Gets a National Spotlight

Kenosha was already divided. Then Trump started tweeting about it.

Kenosha Officials on Trump, Protests, Police

Updates on everything going on in Kenosha in wake of unrest.

DPW Vice-Chair Felesia Martin Calls out Trump’s Chaos as He Refuses to Condemn Kenosha Shooter

Will Kenosha Unrest Help Trump Win State?

His planned visit to Kenosha seeks to make urban unrest the key issue of campaign.

Enhancing Ozone Monitoring Across Wisconsin

Kenosha Shooter Will Claim Self-Defense

Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, charged with intentional homicide, protected himself from ‘mob’, his attorneys argue.

Blake No Longer Handcuffed in Hospital

Kenosha police chief walks back comments on shootings Tuesday.

Statement Regarding Custody Status of Mr. Blake

Jacob Blake Handcuffed to Hospital Bed

Groups call for Kenosha law enforcement leaders resignation or dismissal.

Evers Defends Kenosha Response

Governor says guns and protests "a recipe for disaster."

UPDATE: Kenosha Officer Involved Shooting

August 28, 2020

ACLU Calls for Immediate Resignation of Kenosha Police Chief and Kenosha County Sheriff for Failed Response to Attempted Murder of Jacob Blake

Protests Were Peaceful Wednesday Night

Kenosha and Madison don't see the violence of the previous nights.

AG Kaul Identifies Officer That Shot Blake

Shooting being investigated by state's Department of Criminal Investigation.

U.S. Department of Justice Confirms Federal Civil Rights Investigation Into Shooting of Mr. Jacob Blake

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UPDATE: Kenosha Officer Involved Shooting

August 26, 2020

Trump Says Evers Accepts Federal Troops

But Evers says he’s authorized more Wisconsin guard troops as officials argue over what should be done.

Gov. Evers Authorizes Additional Wisconsin National Guard Support for Kenosha County

Shots Fired, 2 Killed in Kenosha Protests

Police seeking shooter. Protests continue across state against police shooting of Jacob Blake

Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency in Wisconsin

Protesters Condemn Jacob Blake Shooting

Hundreds demonstrate. People set trucks, buildings on fire. Evers sends National Guard.

Wisconsin National Guard to Support Local Law Enforcement in Kenosha

Update: Kenosha Officer Involved Shooting

WIS 32 project in Kenosha County lane closure

Project will close northbound lanes to traffic on Friday

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Federal Grant to Address Behavioral Health During COVID-19 Pandemic

Funding to support services offered by county and community agencies

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

WHEDA awards National Housing Trust Funds

$1.9 million to support creation of extremely low-income housing

Treasurer Godlewski, BCPL approves over $8 million Community Projects in July

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 250,000 specimens collected for COVID testing; statewide testing continues this week

Gov. Evers Announces Advent Tool & Manufacturing to Relocate to Salem Lakes

Company is latest to invest in Kenosha County

Gov. Evers Announces Advent Tool & Manufacturing to Relocate to Salem Lakes

Company is latest to invest in Kenosha County

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, Local Wisconsin Leaders to Call for More Federal Emergency Funding for State and Local Governments to Provide Essential Services

Treasurer Godlewski, Senator Baldwin, and Local Leaders Push Congress to fund Essential Services and Workers

New Report Finds Widespread Voting Disenfranchisement in Wisconsin Jails

8 More Counties Plan Referendum on Gerrymandering

51 of 72 counties support non-partisan redistricting, 8 more counties will vote in November.

Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements

Elected officials from across Milwaukee County, state, support Ramón

County’s Sales Tax Revenue Plummets

A 16% one-year drop, as urban counties saw biggest declines due to pandemic.

Utilities On Track to Cut Emissions 40%

That’s by 2026. And many aim for 80% cut by 2050, according to state Public Service Commission report.

Over $300K in Emergency Relief awarded to 49 nonprofits by Wisconsin Humanities Council

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 100,000 specimens collected for COVID-19 testing

Salem Man, an Illinois Police Officer, Arrested and Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 70,000 specimens collected at mobile testing sites around the state

Advocacy Groups Want Better Worker Safety

Following COVID-19 outbreak at Kenosha Amazon facility, they urge legislators to reinstate protections.

Fear of COVID-19 in State’s Crowded Prisons

Despite reductions in overall population, overcrowded prisons remain a threat to inmate safety during the pandemic.

Illinois Patrons Flock to State’s Bars, Restaurants

Kenosha County, where COVID-19 cases rising, gets in-flow from northern Illinois.

Wisconsin Sets New High With 502 New COVID-19 Cases

Both Racine and Brown counties have more cases per capita than Milwaukee does.

Wisconsin National Guard conducting mobile testing at sites around the state

Are Local “Safer at Home” Orders Legal?

Kenosha and Brown counties drop theirs, while Mayor Barrett stands by city's, says politics at play.

State Sets New Record, 6,469 Tests In 24 Hours

But percentage of tests coming back positive doesn't drop.

Wisconsin Sets New COVID-19 Testing High

Surge in testing comes as testing capacity drops because of supply shortage.