Stories tagged: "Kenosha"


Oscar Winners with Wisconsin Ties

Only 24 Oscars are awarded each year, but a surprising number of Badgers have earned prestigious bronze statues! From actresses and composers to the man behind the greatest movie of all time– Wisconsin is well-represented, both on-screen and behind-the-scenes. 

20 Black Men & Women Who Shaped Wisconsin History

From the first slaves fighting for freedom to the modern day leaders rallying for change, Black people have positively and permanently changed the Badger state. This Black History Month, we're sharing their stories.

Scholars Graded 9 Wisconsin Flags. 7 Received Fs.

"F" isn't just for flag but for "failing" in these Wisconsin cities, at least according to the results of a new survey by the North American Vexillology Association (NAVA), an organization of flag enthusiasts and scholars.

Wisconsin’s Most Inclusive Cities: Ranked

Since 2018, Wisconsin has become a more inclusive place for members of the LGBTQ+ community, according to the latest report from the Human Rights Campaign.

Wisconsin’s Highest-Rated, Most-Reviewed Restaurants of 2022, According to Yelp

Yelp.com was the 44th most-visited website in the world in 2022. We decided to look at its impact in Wisconsin by breaking town the highest-rated and most-reviewed restaurants in the state's 10 biggest cities.

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Masks and a Return to Virtual Classes: How Schools Are Dealing With COVID Outbreaks

Wisconsin school districts are struggling to address the ever-spreading virus, and some are taking action.

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)
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.