Stories tagged: "Kenosha Police Department"

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
Commentary Justin Blake and activists march Monday evening for Jacob Blake
Commentary Commentary: Little Has Changed Since the Blake Shooting. It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way.

Despite immense pressure for change, political leaders have done little. Activists have stepped up.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski August 23, 2021 1:49 pm CDT
Law and Policy Sheriff's deputies stand outside the fenced-off Kenosha County Courthouse Monday afternoon.
Law and Policy Jacob Blake’s Family ‘Won’t Stop’ After Announcement That Officer Won’t Be Charged

“We don’t need a two-hour explanation for what our eyes can see,” said a Blake family attorney.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski January 6, 2021 11:38 am CST
Law and Policy Noble Wray expert for Jacob Blake shooting.
Law and Policy State Taps Former Madison Police Chief to Investigate Jacob Blake Shooting

Noble Wray will serve as an independent expert consultant for the Kenosha County district attorney.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski September 22, 2020 2:09 pm CDT
Law and Policy Officer Who Shot Jacob Blake Identified as Protesters Call for Justice for Fourth Night
Law and Policy Officer Who Shot Jacob Blake Identified as Protesters Call for Justice for Fourth Night

Demonstrators remember the lives of two Kenosha-area men shot and killed by vigilante teenager from Illinois.

Ethan Duran Ethan Duran August 27, 2020 11:54 am CDT

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Politics Jacob Blake Paralyzed From Waist Down, May Never Walk Again
Politics Jacob Blake Paralyzed From Waist Down, May Never Walk Again

Blake paralyzed from the waist down after being shot multiple times by Kenosha police. Evers declares state of emergency, doubles National Guard deployment.

Jessica VanEgeren Jessica VanEgeren August 25, 2020 6:17 pm CDT
Law and Policy Officer Who Shot Jacob Blake Identified as Protesters Call for Justice for Fourth Night
Law and Policy Evers Calls for Policy Change After Black Man Shot Multiple Times in the Back by Kenosha Police Officer

Jacob Blake is in serious condition after being shot multiple times in the back Sunday.

Jessica VanEgeren Jessica VanEgeren August 24, 2020 8:22 am CDT