Wisconsin bicycle route recognized by national organization, crosses entire state
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials approved U.S. Bike Route 30 and USBR 230 as Wisconsin’s first nationally designated bicycle routes.
Kenosha police chief: 175 arrests in 7 days since shooting of Jacob Blake
Those arrests include people from 44 different cities, the chief said, noting that 102 of the people processed listed addresses from outside Kenosha.
'An honest man working:' Popular corn vendor beaten, robbed, shot to death on Milwaukee's south side
The shooting victim's sister-in-law identified him as Emilio Garza, who called Milwaukee home for the last three decades and made a living as a popular corn vendor on the city's south side.
'They are needed:' Rally supporting police draws scores to downtown Kenosha
Some attending the rally in the Wisconsin city wore “back the blue” shirts. Others carried American flags. They applauded when law enforcement vehicles rolled by.
Found: Man with dementia last seen early Sunday in southern Wisconsin
A 57-year-old southern Wisconsin man has been found safe, according to the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 88% of positive cases have recovered
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says 88.6 percent of COVID-19 cases in the state have recovered from the virus as of Sunday.
Teen killed, 3 injured in UTV crash near Cumberland, Wisconsin
A western Wisconsin community is mourning after one teen died and three other children were injured in a UTV crash, according to the Barron County Sheriff's Department.
Extradition hearing for Kyle Rittenhouse delayed; attorney says teen acted in self-defense
The 17-year-old charged with killing two people during protests in Kenosha will be in court Friday, Aug. 28. Kyle Rittenhouse is expected to argue self-defense.
New details revealed in shooting of Jacob Blake; MCSO discontinues watch of Blake
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) on Friday, Aug. 28 released new details in the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake. The DOJ released the names of the other officers at the scene -- and indicated two taser attempts by two different officers failed before Officer Rusten Sheskey fired seven times.
Biden will campaign in Minnesota, Wisconsin after Labor Day, he tells donors
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden plans to hold in-person campaign events in Minnesota, Wisconsin and other swing states after Labor Day consistent with each state's guidelines on gatherings, Biden told donors at a virtual fundraiser on Thursday evening.
Gov. Evers visits Kenosha, community continues cleanup efforts: 'We'll rise up'
Gov. Evers visited Kenosha for the first time Thursday since unrest unfolded after the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake.
Homicide charges filed against Illinois teenager Kyle Rittenhouse in fatal shooting during protests
A video director for the conservative website The Daily Caller tweeted Wednesday that he had conducted a video interview with the suspected gunman before the shooting and posted a clip in which the armed young man, standing in front of a boarded-up building, said “our job is to protect this business.”
9 arrested after 'suspicious vehicles with out-of-state plates' stopped on 4th night of protests in Kenosha
Police said this began with a citizen tip that the vehicles planned to meet in a remote lot near State Highway 50 and Green Bay Road.
ACLU calls for 'immediate resignation' of Kenosha police chief, sheriff after Blake shooting
According to a news release from the ACLU, Sheriff Beth’s deputies "not only fraternized with white supremacist counter-protesters on Tuesday but allowed the shooter to leave as people yelled that he was the shooter."
'Jacob Blake didn't pose any threat:' Attorney releases statement after DOJ said knife found after shooting
“Jacob did nothing to provoke police. He was a great father and was only intending to get his children out of a volatile situation. Witnesses confirm that he was not in possession of a knife and didn’t threaten officers in any way," Benjamin Crump said in a statement Thursday on the shooting of Jacob Blake by Kenosha police.
Police largely silent as outrage builds over Jacob Blake shooting
Investigators haven’t explained why police drew guns on Blake and why the officer opened fire. They say a knife was found in the SUV, but they have said nothing about what role it may have played.
Gov. Evers: National Guard members from AZ, MI, AL will support Wisconsin guard in Kenosha
Any National Guard troops from other states mobilized to support Wisconsin would do so in a "State Active Duty status – not in a federal status," Evers said.
Wisconsin, Minnesota health departments reaffirm commitment to COVID-19 testing despite revised CDC policies
The states of Wisconsin and Minnesota both reaffirmed their commitment to expansive COVID-19 testing this week as the CDC revised its policies to recommend that fewer people receive tests.
Green Bay Packers, NFL teams cancel practice in response to Jacob Blake shooting
The Green Bay Packers officially postponed practice on Thursday, Aug. 27 in the wake of the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha.
Illinois police: 17-year-old police admirer arrested in killing of 2 people in Kenosha
Two people died and one person was injured as shots were fired late Tuesday in Kenosha during the third night of unrest in Wisconsin following the shooting of a Black man by police, Kenosha police said.