Content referencing Kyle Rittenhouse
RNC, Protesters, Secret Service At Odds Over Free Speech Zone
Is Pere Marquette Park actually the Goldilocks spot?
May 24th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneWhy Right Wisconsin Was Killed
Its editor, stalwart Republican James Wigderson watched as readers and his party went off the rails.
May 15th, 2024 by Bruce MurphyJan. 6 Attendee Key Campaign Activist for Kelly
West Virginian 'Stop the Steal' activist spending month here to work on high court race.
Mar 18th, 2023 by Henry RedmanJudge 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 HolmesKenosha 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 HolmesKenosha Appointees Fuel Controversy
Militia leader, Rittenhouse attorney and retired cop who killed man in custody serving on county committees.
Mar 7th, 2023 by Erik GunnHow 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 CaseyWhite Supremacists Push False Narrative on Waukesha Parade Tragedy
False claims that killings were racially motivated echoed by Republican official.
Sep 18th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes and Henry RedmanKenosha Event Revisits 2020 Unrest
Questions, trauma linger. And just how quick was Evers' response?
Aug 30th, 2022 by Isiah HolmesFederal Legislation Takes on Ghost Guns
The untraceable firearms have increasingly become a problem in Milwaukee and Wisconsin.
Aug 12th, 2022 by Isiah HolmesFather 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 GunnKyle Rittenhouse and Lax Gun Laws
What is the impact of differing state laws on gun violence?
Jun 15th, 2022 by Bruce ThompsonState Republicans Want More Guns
Party convention document opposes background checks, red flag laws, supports open and concealed carry without permits.
May 30th, 2022 by Ruth ConniffCourt Rules Cedarburg Schools Must Address Racial Harassment
Ozaukee County judge finds district did not properly investigate complaints.
May 3rd, 2022 by Diane BezuchaThe Return of Kyle Rittenhouse
Accused Portland killer wears t-shirt declaring Kyle a patriot, as Rittenhouse launches new group to sue the media.
Feb 28th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyRifle Rittenhouse Used in Killings Will Be Destroyed
Kenosha Police Department and state crime lab will destroy the AR-15 style rifle.
Jan 28th, 2022 by Christine HatfieldLegislature Passes Raft of Law Enforcement Bills
14 bills increase funding, restrict local control; some directly target Milwaukee.
Jan 27th, 2022 by Isiah HolmesRittenhouse Verdict Gives New Defense For Killing
Shooters can claim self-defense because un-armed people might try and take their gun.
Dec 20th, 2021 by Ion MeynRittenhouse No Longer Enrolled at College
Found not guilty of homicide, he testified he was studying nursing at Arizona State University.
Dec 1st, 2021 by Henry RedmanJesse Jackson Blasts City’s “Taxing and Taking”
Longtime activist and reverend joins local pastors to insist churches must stay tax exempt.
Nov 30th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneRittenhouse Feared His Rifle Endangered Him
His case adds to data showing proliferation of guns makes us less safe.
Nov 24th, 2021 by Bruce ThompsonRittenhouse Says ‘Self-Defense Was On Trial’
First interview since acquittal is with Fox host Tucker Carlson.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Shawn JohnsonAfter Rittenhouse, Expect More Vigilantes
Self defense laws and lack of gun control at issue. Is reform possible?
Nov 22nd, 2021 by Bruce MurphySupervisor Taylor Statement on the Rittenhouse Verdict
Nov 19th, 2021 by Sup. Sequanna Taylor
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‘We Have Two Different Justice Systems’
Chairwoman Nicholson Statement on the Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict
Nov 19th, 2021 by County Board Chairwoman Marcelia NicholsonU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on the Verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse Trial
Nov 19th, 2021 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Justice Was Never an Option
Supervisor Ryan Clancy statement on Kyle Rittenhouse verdict
Nov 19th, 2021 by Ryan ClancyReport Backs New State Law On Police Shootings
Prosecute them under civil rights law, argues former Republican US Attorney.
Nov 16th, 2021 by Isiah HolmesRittenhouse Trial Goes To The Jury
Closing arguments completed, judge dismisses weapons charge.
Nov 15th, 2021 by WPR StaffRittenhouse Could Face Lesser Homicide Charges
Judge might allow jury to consider second-degree homicide charges.
Nov 12th, 2021 by Rich KremerRittenhouse 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 AndersonMedical 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 HessVideo 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 HessBill Requires More Access to Police Records
Brostoff wants more access for media and public to investigative records.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Isiah HolmesRittenhouse Trial Offers Two Stories
Opening argument by prosecutor says Rittenhouse sought confrontation; opposing attorney calls it self defense.
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Corrinne HessLawsuit Argues Kenosha Police Helped Rittenhouse, Militia
Suit is filed by the survivor of Rittenhouse shooting.
Oct 15th, 2021 by Corrinne HessNo 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 FoxRittenhouse 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 HessJudge 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 MentzerOne 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 RedmanPrivate Firm Offered Security Training For Kenosha Businesses
A private security company pitched its services to Sheriff David Beth after Rittenhouse shootings.
Aug 9th, 2021 by Isiah HolmesKenosha 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 RedmanMan faces 12 years for buying gun Kyle Rittenhouse used in Kenosha shootings
May 26th, 2021 - WISN-TVCoins 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 RedmanCurfew 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 MalewitzHow 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 HolmesJacob 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 Hess8 Ways Police Mishandled Protests
From Los Angeles to New York, Milwaukee and Wauwatosa, police made similar mistakes.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyRittenhouse Trial Pushed to November
Case postponed for 18-year-old charged with killing two people at Kenosha protests.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Corrinne HessBipartisan Support For Teaching The Holocaust
As incidents of antisemitism rise in state, bipartisan bill mandates Holocaust education.
Mar 8th, 2021 by Catherine CapellaroHow The Republican Party Lost Control
Wisconsin was a hotbed for the far-right rebellion.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Henry RedmanJudge Denies New Arrest Warrant For Rittenhouse
Accused of killing two people and injuring a third, he is scheduled to go to trial in March.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Corrinne HessProsecutors ask for Kyle Rittenhouse arrest warrant after questions over current address
Feb 4th, 2021 - CNN - Omar JimenezRittenhouse Bond Is Modified
18-year-old accused of Kenosha killings may not associate with white supremacists.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Henry RedmanProsecutors 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 HessKenosha DA Won’t Charge Cops in Blake Shooting
Jacob Blake's family, supporters have called for peaceful protests.
Jan 5th, 2021 by Corrinne HessEvers 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 JohnsonAggressive 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 NeupertElection Official Joins ‘Stop the Steal’ Rally
Republican WEC member Robert Spindell speaks at MAGA event, says there may have been fraud.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Henry RedmanRittenhouse Will Stand Trial on All Charges
Court Commissioner finds probable cause for all changes against the teenager.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Megan HartSidney Powell Files Suit to Overturn State Election
Federal suit confuses Detroit and Milwaukee and peddles baseless conspiracy theory.
Dec 1st, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneRittenhouse Released on $2 Million Bail
A right-wing organization posted bond for the teenager charged with two murders.
Nov 20th, 2020 by Graham KilmerMan Charged With Buying Gun for Rittenhouse
Dominick Black bought rifle used in Kenosha shootings because Rittenhouse was underage.
Nov 11th, 2020 by Isiah HolmesSexual Assault Charges Against Jacob Blake Dropped
Blake pleads guilty to disorderly conduct, receives two-years probation.
Nov 6th, 2020 by Madeline FoxRittenhouse 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 HolmesRittenhouse Extradited to Wisconsin
Illinois judge grants request. 17-year-old faces homicide charges in Kenosha shooting.
Oct 31st, 2020 by Shawn JohnsonDOJ Finishes Jacob Blake Shooting Investigation
Consultant, former Madison Police Chief Noble Wray will review case next.
Oct 9th, 2020 by Melanie ConklinHomeland Security Talking Points Sympathetic to Kyle Rittenhouse
The federal agency told officials to say he was there defending small business owners.
Oct 1st, 2020 by Erik GunnThe Decline of Wisconsin’s Republican Party
A conservative and Republican writer offers a scathing inside look. Not pretty.
Sep 30th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyConservative Campaign Brands Rittenhouse a Hero
Foundation raises $2 million to glorify 17-year-old facing homicide charges in Kenosha.
Sep 28th, 2020 by Shawn JohnsonKyle Rittenhouse Extradition Delayed Again
Attorney for teenager facing homicide charges plans to challenge extradition.
Sep 25th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess and Hannah HaynesLawsuit 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 FoxPolicing Protests Is More Than ‘Law and Order’
Police officials and experts say responding to protests is a complicated job.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Henry RedmanProtesters Describe Detention In Kenosha
Held as long as 20 hours by police, FBI. Reports of Portland-style unmarked cars patrolling city.
Sep 14th, 2020 by Isiah HolmesDid Kenosha Cops Push Protesters Toward Militia?
So says militia member after two people killed by armed civilian. Pattern seen in other cities.
Sep 6th, 2020 by Dee J. HallDOJ announces $41 million for Wisconsin Law Enforcement
But, no one seems to know how the money will be spent.
Sep 3rd, 2020 by Henry RedmanActivist Arrested in Kenosha Joins Curfew Lawsuit
Lawsuit argues that curfew was only enforced against those protesting police brutality.
Sep 3rd, 2020 by Rob MentzerTrump and Barr Tour Kenosha
'These are not acts of peaceful protest, but really domestic terror,’ president declares.
Sep 2nd, 2020 by WPR StaffA City Divided Gets a National Spotlight
Kenosha was already divided. Then Trump started tweeting about it.
Sep 1st, 2020 by Ruth ConniffKenosha Officials on Trump, Protests, Police
Updates on everything going on in Kenosha in wake of unrest.
Sep 1st, 2020 by Erik Gunn and Henry RedmanDPW Vice-Chair Felesia Martin Calls out Trump’s Chaos as He Refuses to Condemn Kenosha Shooter
Aug 31st, 2020 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Kenosha Union Representatives Blast Trump Ahead of Tomorrow’s Photo-Op
Aug 31st, 2020 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Kenosha Is Charlottesville
And a country divided by its president cannot stand.
Aug 31st, 2020 by U.S. Rep. Gwen MooreThousands March With Blake Family in Kenosha
Lt. Governor Barnes, Rep. Gwen Moore join march for justice one week after Jacob Blake shot seven times by officer.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Corrinne HessKenosha Shooter Will Claim Self-Defense
Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, charged with intentional homicide, protected himself from ‘mob’, his attorneys argue.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Alyssa AllemandBlake No Longer Handcuffed in Hospital
Kenosha police chief walks back comments on shootings Tuesday.
Aug 28th, 2020 by Madeline FoxJacob Blake Handcuffed to Hospital Bed
Groups call for Kenosha law enforcement leaders resignation or dismissal.
Aug 28th, 2020 by Erik GunnEvers Defends Kenosha Response
Governor says guns and protests "a recipe for disaster."
Aug 28th, 2020 by Shawn JohnsonProtests Were Peaceful Wednesday Night
Kenosha and Madison don't see the violence of the previous nights.
Aug 27th, 2020 by WPR StaffAG Kaul Identifies Officer That Shot Blake
Shooting being investigated by state's Department of Criminal Investigation.
Aug 26th, 2020 by Graham KilmerKenosha 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 KilmerRep. Bowen Statement on Vigilante Murders in Kenosha
Aug 26th, 2020 by State Rep. David Bowen
Rep. Brostoff Statement on Police-Abetted Terrorism in Kenosha
Aug 26th, 2020 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff