Wisconsin
Trump Will Vist Kenosha, Meet Police and Survey Damage
It's not clear if the president's visit on Tuesday will include a meeting with the family of Jacob Blake, whose shooting by a police officer sparked fresh protests against police brutality.
Black Democratic Rep 'Appalled' by Racial Protests, Civil Rights Comparison
A Black Democratic state rep in Tennessee said he's "appalled" by comparisons between today's racial unrest and Martin Luther King Jr.'s era of the Civil Rights movement.
Suburban Voters Say Trump Never Addressed Coronavirus at RNC: 'Ignored It'
"He's obtuse, and he doesn't get it," said one Milwaukee-area suburban resident who voted for Trump in 2016, but now says the president has failed to address racial unrest.
Michelle Obama Says 'Systemic Racism' Originating from White House
Former First Lady Michelle Obama said much of the racial unrest, "lack of empathy" and "systemic racism" America's children are seeing is emanating from the White House.
Kenosha Shooter Stays in Illinois Juvenile Jail Before Extradition Hearing
An extradition hearing for the 17-year-old, who faces five felony changes, is set for September 25.
Kenosha Mayor Points to Outsiders as Agitators, Vows to Rebuild his City
"We're slowly losing a generation," Mayor John Artaramian told Newsweek, "and that's all of our faults."
What Are the NBA's New Social Justice Initiatives?
After postponing playoff games on Wednesday and Thursday, the NBA has reached an agreement with players to resume the playoffs and demonstrate a greater commitment to social justice issues.
Why Kyle Rittenhouse, Filmed Fleeing Attackers, Was Charged With Murder
Conservatives have argued that the 17-year-old was acting in self-defense while shooting at two protesters in Kenosha.
Kenosha Officials Say Atmosphere Has 'Changed Dramatically'
"The voice of those people is not falling upon deaf ears. We are hearing what is being said," Chief Daniel Miskinis said on Thursday.
ACLU Calls for Kenosha Police Chief and Sheriff to Resign After Shootings
In the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake and the killing of two protesters, the ACLU has called for "the immediate resignation of Kenosha Police Chief Daniel Miskinis and Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth."
Law Enforcement Groups Ask Gov. Evers To Avoid Speaking on Kenosha Shooting
Four different law enforcement groups, on Thursday, sent a letter to Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, asking him to avoid speaking on the recent police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, "until the facts" are known.
Wisconsin Lutheran College Drops Mike Pence As Commencement Speaker
More than 230 students and alumni of the private college signed an open letter objecting to the vice president's visit, calling it inappropriate and "disrespectful."
GoFundMe Campaigns for a Protester Killed in Kenosha Raise Over $78,000
Two GoFundMe pages for 26-year-old Anthony Huber have raised over $78,000. The campaigns both identify Huber as being one of two victims in the Kenosha protest shooting that took place late Tuesday night.
CNN Mocked for Calling Kenosha Riots 'Fiery but Mostly Peaceful Protests'
The network faced a social media backlash for the words used in a chyron as a CNN correspondent reported live while standing in front of burning vehicles.
Trevor Noah Asks Why Jacob Blake Was Shot 7 Times
'The Daily Show' host said the gun didn't matter as much as who held it as he argued some saw black skin as the "most threatening" weapon.
Kenosha Protesters Arrested, Forced Into Unmarked Cars by Police
A video of people being placed into law enforcement vehicles with no license plates have been shared on social media.
Who Is Rusten Sheskey? Kenosha Police Officer Who Shot Jacob Blake Revealed
Sheskey, who has been with the Kenosha Police Department for seven years, held on to Blake's shirt and fired his service weapon seven times at the man's back, state authorities said.
Jacob Blake Had Knife In Car During Kenosha Shooting, DOJ Says
Three days after the police shooting set off unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin and several other cities, state authorities have revealed some of the first details about what led up to it.
Black Leaders in Wisconsin Call To Ban 'Militias' After Kenosha Shooting
"Last night shows the threat of these 'militias' is a clear and present danger to those who protest," said leaders from the National Urban League and its Wisconsin affiliates on Wednesday.
Milwaukee Bucks Boycott Playoff Game To Protest Jacob Blake Shooting
The Milwaukee players never showed up for warmups prior to their Game 5 playoff with the Orlando Magic. The Magic players and the referees eventually left the floor as well. This follows a police shooting and two nights of riots in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Wis. Lawmaker Says White Supremacists Came to Kenosha to 'Hurt Protesters'
"They were armed. They were destroying property," Wisconsin state Representative David Bowen said.
Alleged Kenosha Protest Shooter Says He Had a Rifle to 'Help People'
"If there's somebody hurt, I'm running into harm's way. That's why I have my rifle, because I can protect myself, obviously," the 17-year-old says in a video.
Trump Sending Federal Troops Into Wisconsin to 'Restore Law and Order'
The president said Wisconsin's governor "agreed to accept federal assistance" after three nights of violence in Kenosha.
Alleged Kenosha Protest Shooter Arrested
The juvenile was arrested in Illinois and faces extradition to Wisconsin.
Senior Citizen Has Jaw Broken During Kenosha Protest While Protecting Store
The man worked at a long-standing mattress store in the city and arrived at the shop that night to witness protesters attempting to set it on fire.
Jacob Blake's Sister Isn't Sad About Brother's Shooting: 'I Want Change'
Letetra Widman delivered a powerful statement two days after police in Kenosha, Wisconsin shot her 29-year-old brother, leaving him fighting for his life in hospital.
Kenosha Shooting Video Shows Gunman Open Fire On Protesters
Three people were shot as the third night of protests over the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, turned deadly.
Shaun King Issues Threat Over Demands Jacob Blake Shooter Be Identified
The activist has previously wrongly accused two people on social media in connection to seperate rape and murder cases.
Jacob Blake Criminal Record: Supporters Say It Doesn't Justify Shooting
Prosecutors in Kenosha County, Wisconsin charged Blake, 29, with third-degree sexual assault, trespassing and disorderly conduct in connection with domestic abuse last month.
Kenosha Sheriff's Comments on 'Warehousing' People Resurface Amid Protests
"I think we have to create a threshold where, once you cross the threshold, Wisconsin, the United States, builds warehouses where we put these people," County Sheriff David Beth said in January 2018.