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Bill Makes Protestors Liable for Vandalism By Others
Republicans proposed 'riot' law will chill free speech, critics charge.
May 20th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Vance, Republicans Push Public Safety at Site of 2020 Kenosha Protest
And Kenosha police union endorses Trump ticket, following lead of Milwaukee police.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin Has A Little-Known GOP Primary for U.S. Senate Tuesday
While focus has been on the November general election, Eric Hovde faces a low-key primary challenge from Rejani Raveendran and Charles Barman.
Aug 10th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Lawsuit Could Change Curfews in State
Suit by Rep. Clancy argued that mayors can't declare curfew without approval of city council members.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Judge Throws Out First Amendment Challenge to Wauwatosa Curfew, Others Claims Remain
Remaining claim, due for trial May 1, focuses on "target list."
Mar 17th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Kenosha Residents Denounce Board Appointments Connected To 2020 Unrest
Two members of equity commission resigned in protest. Appointes include those with connections to Kyle Rittenhouse, earlier police shootings.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Kenosha Appointees Fuel Controversy
Militia leader, Rittenhouse attorney and retired cop who killed man in custody serving on county committees.
Mar 7th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
How Will Evers, Michels Handle Crime?
Challenger hammering key issue for Republicans, independents. What solutions does each candidate for governor offer?
Oct 20th, 2022 by Evan Casey
Kenosha Event Revisits 2020 Unrest
Questions, trauma linger. And just how quick was Evers' response?
Aug 30th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Michels Attacks Evers on 2020 Kenosha Unrest
On two-year anniversary Republican tours city. Evers slams GOP for ‘false’ claims.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Evan Casey
Father Still Seeks Justice 18 Years After Kenosha Police Killed His Son
Michael Bell Sr. has struggled to get a new investigation into his sons 2004 killing.
Aug 12th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
77% In State Approve of Local Police Force
Most believe protests didn’t help cause of racial justice, poll done for state police union finds.
May 6th, 2022 by Henry Redman
How Alex Lasry Rose in the Polls
Labor support, personal wealth helps Bucks exec in Democratic primary for US Senator.
May 3rd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Barnes Campaign Aims to Bring State Together
Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate running hard in rural, urban areas of state.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Rittenhouse Says ‘Self-Defense Was On Trial’
First interview since acquittal is with Fox host Tucker Carlson.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
After Rittenhouse, Expect More Vigilantes
Self defense laws and lack of gun control at issue. Is reform possible?
Nov 22nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty on All Counts
He faced five charges, including first degree homicide, for shootings during 2020 protests in Kenosha.
Nov 19th, 2021 by WPR Staff
Report Backs New State Law On Police Shootings
Prosecute them under civil rights law, argues former Republican US Attorney.
Nov 16th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Rittenhouse Trial Goes To The Jury
Closing arguments completed, judge dismisses weapons charge.
Nov 15th, 2021 by WPR Staff
Milwaukee Officers Circulate “2020 Riot” Coins?
Department investigating whether “inappropriate” coins celebrate police response to protests.
Nov 14th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Rittenhouse Could Face Lesser Homicide Charges
Judge might allow jury to consider second-degree homicide charges.
Nov 12th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Rittenhouse Sobs on Witness Stand
Accused of homicide in Kenosha killings, he pleads self-defense.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, John K. Wilson and Andrea Anderson
Medical Examiner Gives Graphic Testimony in Rittenhouse Trial
Detailing fatal injuries to victims of shootings.
Nov 9th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
‘Thought I Was Going to Die,’ Grosskreutz Testifies
Only survivor of three men shot by Rittenhouse offers dramatic testimony in trial.
Nov 9th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Bucks Make Historic Visit to White House
First NBA champion to be honored since 2016.
Nov 8th, 2021 by Megan Hart
2022 Race for Governor Taking Shape
Kleefisch the Republican frontrunner. But a Trump-backed candidate could shake up campaign.
Nov 8th, 2021 by Laurel White
Video Footage Stars in Rittenhouse Trial
Both sides use it to make their case. Shooting victim Gaige Grosskreutz will testify Monday.
Nov 6th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Rittenhouse Trial Offers Two Stories
Opening argument by prosecutor says Rittenhouse sought confrontation; opposing attorney calls it self defense.
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Lawsuit Argues Kenosha Police Helped Rittenhouse, Militia
Suit is filed by the survivor of Rittenhouse shooting.
Oct 15th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
No Federal Charges For Officer That Shot Jacob Blake
The U.S. Department of Justice will not pursue federal civil rights charges.
Oct 8th, 2021 by Madeline Fox
Rittenhouse Defense Wants Expert Witness To Argue Self Defense
Judge hearing the case considers allowing jury to hear testimony from a use of force expert.
Oct 5th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Judge Won’t Allow Evidence of Rittenhouse’s Proud Boys Connection
Kyle Rittenhouse charged with fatally shooting two men during Kenosha protests.
Sep 19th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
Rep. Sortwell Targets Social Media Censorship
Three bills combatting online censorship shoot for bipartisan support.
Sep 19th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
GOP Continues Pushing Riot Legislation
New bill could make it a felony to protest if there has been an act or threat of violence.
Sep 17th, 2021 by Laurel White
When Will We Get Reform of Police?
State government has done little, police union threatened us, but we’re still pushing for change.
Aug 28th, 2021 by Angela Lang
Kenosha Unrest Used to Push New Rioting Laws
Republican bill creates new legal definition of riot, and a new felony charge for rioting.
Aug 26th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
One Year After Jacob Blake Shooting Kenosha Seeks Answers
Still dealing with fallout from police shooting, protests, killing of protestors.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman
Giannis Triumphed, Immigrants Attacked
If all DACA immigrants were deported, US economy would lose $280 billion.
Jul 24th, 2021 by Iuscely Flores
Kenosha Police ‘Very Friendly’ to Vigilantes?
Officer’s text message during protests adds more evidence police friendly to armed civilians before Rittenhouse shooting.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman
Activists Say Police Reform Bills Not Enough
Elected officials, policing activists say task force bills are not substantive reforms.
Jul 2nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
State Legislature Passes Policing Bills
The governor called on lawmakers to pass additional policing reform legislation.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Henry Redman and Isiah Holmes
State Assembly Passes Transgender Athlete Bill
Legislation would bar transgender women from playing on female athletic teams.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Laurel White
Legislative Committee Reviews Policing Bills
Wanggaard, Taylor push legislation on use-of-force policies, chokeholds and whistleblower protections.
May 20th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Coins Celebrate Policing of Kenosha Protests
Kenosha Sheriff sends commemorative coins to other police agencies, officials who helped.
May 18th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman
Bill Would Expand Community-Oriented Policing
Bipartisan legislation funds additional COP houses in high-crime neighborhoods.
May 14th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
State Residents Support Police Body Cameras
Survey by police union finds most people think local police do good job, but favor some reforms.
May 12th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Kenosha Activists Arrested During Protest of Jacob Blake
Three were arrested, including Blake's uncle, staging a sit-in at Kenosha Public Safety Building.
May 6th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Body Cameras Key To Charges Against Police
Wisconsin families who've lost loved ones hope body camera footage can lead to justice.
May 4th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Curfew Tickets During Protests Look Biased
Black residents hit by 64% of curfew violations during Milwaukee’s Spring 2020 protests.
Apr 25th, 2021 by Clara Neupert and Jim Malewitz
Police Reform Task Force Unveils Proposals
Recommendations include a statewide use of force policy and requiring law enforcement to maintain and share disciplinary files.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Laurel White
Racial Disparities Task Force Disagrees on Use of Force
State committee can’t agree on standard to guide police and recommend to Legislature.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin Police Donated to Officer that Shot Jacob Blake
A data breach of a Christian fundraising website revealed $5k in donations.
Apr 16th, 2021 by Jenny Peek and Corrinne Hess
DA Explains Timing of Alvin Cole Decision
Chisholm says "It wasn't just Kenosha" factoring into timing of release.
Apr 15th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Did DA Delay Mensah Decision Due To Kenosha Unrest?
Wauwatosa Police indicated in emails that the Kenosha unrest in August delayed the decision in Alvin Cole shooting.
Apr 8th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
How U.S. Marshals Came to Kenosha
Teams were shut down in Portland and sent to Kenosha protests, despite opposition of Evers, Kaul.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
300 Days of Black Lives Matters Protests
March in Wauwatosa also marks second day of John Doe probe of Jay Anderson’s killing by police officer.
Mar 29th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Jacob Blake Sues Kenosha Officer Who Shot Him
Blake files federal civil lawsuit after the Kenosha District Attorney declined to charge officer Rusten Sheskey.
Mar 26th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Police Departments Stalling Release of Public Records
The Milwaukee and Kenosha police departments have dragged their feet on records requests for months.
Mar 18th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman
Rittenhouse Trial Pushed to November
Case postponed for 18-year-old charged with killing two people at Kenosha protests.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Honoring Limbaugh But Not Black History
Republican legislators back resolution to honor Rush, resist celebrating Black History Month.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
How Milwaukeeans Helped Texas
In response to Texas crisis, local community effort raises money and delivers supplies.
Mar 4th, 2021 by Sam Woods
How The Republican Party Lost Control
Wisconsin was a hotbed for the far-right rebellion.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Henry Redman
GOP Lawmakers Blasted for Racial Disparities Task Force Comments
Email from Majority Leader Jim Steineke to Assembly Speaker Robin Vos showed little expectation of producing actual legislation.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Controversy Over Thin Blue Line Flag
Pro-police flag adopted by white nationalists, used to attack officers at Capitol riot.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Henry Redman
12% of State’s Law Enforcement Without Body or Dash Cameras
Kenosha DA said body cameras would have helped the Jacob Blake investigation.
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Henry Redman
Prosecutors Want Court to Ban Rittenhouse from Bars
They also asked the court to order him not to associate with white supremacists.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Police Response in Kenosha vs. U.S. Capitol
Who is the greater danger, BLM protesters or the armed mob trying to overturn election?
Jan 9th, 2021 by Angela Lang
Community Leaders Lament Jacob Blake Decision
Dismay over Kenosha County DA choosing not to charge officer who shot Blake.
Jan 9th, 2021 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Body Cameras Would Have Helped Jacob Blake Shooting Investigation
District Attorney Michael Graveley said Kenosha Police need body cameras.
Jan 7th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Barnes Rips Kenosha DA On Blake Shooting
A non-prosecuting DA "as negligent as the officers,” Lt. Governor charges.
Jan 6th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Kenosha DA Won’t Charge Cops in Blake Shooting
Jacob Blake's family, supporters have called for peaceful protests.
Jan 5th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Evers Reflects on Year of Pandemic, Protests
Proud of his administration’s response to COVID-19, “we turned that around a little bit.”
Dec 28th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
The Year of the National Guard
2020 had the largest sustained domestic mobilization of Wisconsin National Guard in history.
Dec 28th, 2020 by Jenny Peek
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.
Dec 10th, 2020 by Clara Neupert
How Progressives Worked on Election Turnout
A months-long, massive volunteer program secured more than 95,000 commitments to vote.
Dec 6th, 2020 by Priscilla Bort
Rittenhouse Will Stand Trial on All Charges
Court Commissioner finds probable cause for all changes against the teenager.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Megan Hart
Cities Across State Facing “Painful” Budgets
Pandemic slashes revenue streams for cities large and small.
Nov 21st, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Rittenhouse Released on $2 Million Bail
A right-wing organization posted bond for the teenager charged with two murders.
Nov 20th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Purple Wisconsin Still Has Dark Red Legislature
Republican legislators continue to win big with minority of state's vote.
Nov 8th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Sexual Assault Charges Against Jacob Blake Dropped
Blake pleads guilty to disorderly conduct, receives two-years probation.
Nov 6th, 2020 by Madeline Fox
Vos, GOP Use Faked Photos Against Opponents
Assembly incumbents Robin Vos and Dan Knodl use doctored photos to attack opponents.
Nov 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Rittenhouse Bond Set at $2 Million
17-year-old accused of shooting three, killing two. He’s a flight risk, Kenosha ADA says.
Nov 3rd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Trump Courts Kenosha Again
The country "is very well united,” he tells large crowd at Kenosha regional airport.
Nov 3rd, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Rittenhouse Extradited to Wisconsin
Illinois judge grants request. 17-year-old faces homicide charges in Kenosha shooting.
Oct 31st, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Vos Makes Appointments to Racial Disparities Task Force
This, after the speaker refused to hold a session on racial justice legislation.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Will BLM Movement Sway State Voters?
Both parties hope it will play to their advantage.
Oct 20th, 2020 by Bridgit Bowden
Evers Recall Effort Claims Enough Signatures
But organizer won’t give exact number, brags about misleading the media.
Oct 20th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
DOJ Finishes Jacob Blake Shooting Investigation
Consultant, former Madison Police Chief Noble Wray will review case next.
Oct 9th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Not Many Approve of Ron Johnson
What did we learn from new Marquette Poll? Not a lot. But how about those Rojo numbers?
Oct 7th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
District Attorney Won’t Charge Tosa Police Officer
Chisholm declines. But investigator hired by Wauwatosa recommends officer be fired.
Oct 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
School Districts Battle Over In-Person Classes
Parents push for this as health officials, teachers say state’s spiking pandemic makes this unsafe.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Terry Falk
Lawsuit Seeks End to State Mask Order
Conservative group files motion for temporary injunction. Circuit Court will hold October 5 hearing.
Sep 29th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Conservative Campaign Brands Rittenhouse a Hero
Foundation raises $2 million to glorify 17-year-old facing homicide charges in Kenosha.
Sep 28th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Cop Says He Thought Jacob Blake Was a Kidnapper
Attorney for Kenosha cop who shot Blake offers this defense to the media.
Sep 27th, 2020 by Megan Hart
Kyle Rittenhouse Extradition Delayed Again
Attorney for teenager facing homicide charges plans to challenge extradition.
Sep 25th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess and Hannah Haynes
Lawsuit Targets Rittenhouse, Militia, Facebook
Federal civil rights lawsuit filed by partner of man killed in Kenosha and three other protesters.
Sep 23rd, 2020 by Madeline Fox
Ex-Madison Police Chief Helping Review Blake Case
Kaul says investigation of Jacob Blake’s shooting in ‘final stages’, Noble Wray serving as consultant.
Sep 22nd, 2020 by Madeline Fox
Biden In Manitowoc Rips Trump on Pandemic
As cases surge in state, Democratic presidential candidate assails Trump’s handling of COVID-19.
Sep 22nd, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
The Republican ‘Do Nothing’ Strategy
Collect paycheck for nine months of not working and blame governor for any problems.
Sep 21st, 2020 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
Trump Announces $13 Billion Farm Aid
The president announced the new relief during rally in Wisconsin.
Sep 18th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
