Stories tagged: "crime"

Law and Policy Kyle Rittenhouse, center, looks over to his attorneys as the jury is dismissed for the day during his trial at the Kenosha County Courthouse in Kenosha, Wis., on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. (Sean Krajacic/The Kenosha News via AP, Pool)
Law and Policy Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty of All Charges in Protester Killings

Many react with disappointment, but not surprise, after a jury acquits the out-of-state teen who killed two people and injured a third.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring November 19, 2021 2:03 pm CST
Our Wisconsin Al Capone, left, Baby Face Nelson, and John Dillinger were among the gangsters who came to Wisconsin in the 1920s for "work" and play. (Graphic by Morgaine Ford-Workman)
Our Wisconsin From Bank Heists to Hideaways, Wisconsin Has a Rich Gangster History

Proximity to Chicago made Wisconsin a favorite place to “work” and play among society's less-savory individuals.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith September 7, 2021 2:50 pm CDT
Politics Gov. Tony Evers during the State of the State speech, Jan. 22, 2020. (Photo © Andy Manis)
Politics Evers Vetoes GOP’s ‘Tough on Crime’ Bills

Stark schism as Dems push for gun safety and Republicans abandon criminal justice reform

Jessica VanEgeren Jessica VanEgeren February 28, 2020 7:44 pm CST
Local Coverage The Miller Brewery in Milwaukee, part of MoulsonCoors, as seen in a 2013 image. (Shutterstock)
Local Coverage Update: Brewery Shooter Identified

Electrician at MolsonCoors reportedly had frequent disputes with a co-worker

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow February 27, 2020 2:38 pm CST
Politics The Miller Brewery, part of Molson Coors, in Milwaukee's "Miller Valley" as shown in a 2013 image. (Shutterstock)
Politics Leaders, Candidates, Competitors React to Miller Shooting

From thoughts and prayers to slamming inaction on gun safety

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow February 26, 2020 5:22 pm CST

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Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in Milwaukee about the Biden administration's lead pipe and paint remediation efforts. (Screenshot via C-SPAN) Infrastructure ‘Moral Imperative’: Harris Talks Lead Remediation in Milwaukee
Senate President Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) speaks during a press conference unveiling a Republican legislative package that would make it harder to access unemployment benefits and BadgerCare. GOP lawmakers claimed the bills will help address the worker shortage. (Screenshot via WisEye) Economy Public Assistance Would Be Harder to Access Under GOP Bills
Graphic via Desirée Tapia Healthcare Health Insurance Sign-Ups Hit New Record in Wisconsin During Biden’s First Year
State Capitol dome interior Elections Years After Stripping the Office of Its Powers, GOP Sees Secretary of State as Key to Controlling Elections
Local Coverage The Miller Brewery in Milwaukee, part of MoulsonCoors, as seen in a 2013 image. (Shutterstock)
Local Coverage Five Killed in Miller Brewery Shooting

Shooter had just been fired from MolsonCoors facility, killed himself

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski February 26, 2020 3:29 pm CST
Courts
Courts Digital Detective Work Pays Off

Platforms used for sex crimes also leave a trail for investigators

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson February 25, 2020 8:55 pm CST