MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement one year after police shot Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. “One year ago today, Jacob Blake’s life was forever changed. While we are grateful Jacob survived his injuries, we also know Jacob, his kids, and his family have and will face challenges they never imagined having to endure. We also know the families and […]
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No charges issued in Jacob Blake shooting
Kenosha County DA: ‘I insist on this being a complicated conversation’ KENOSHA, WI – Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley outlined why he chose not to prosecute Kenosha Police officers — Rusten T. Sheskey and Brittany Meronek — for shooting Jacob Blake this summer a total of seven times in front of his children. During […]
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BREAKING: Rittenhouse found not guilty on all charges
KENOSHA – A jury found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on all counts. Rittenhouse, 18, was accused of shooting and killing two men and injuring a third during a riot in downtown Kenosha last year. The officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake, a man who had a knife and a felony warrant out for his arrest, sparked the […]
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DOJ: Jacob Blake admits to having knife during police shooting
KENOSHA, WI – Jacob Blake, the man shot by a Kenosha Police officer seven times in the back, admitted to having a knife, according to a press release by the Wisconsin Department of Justice. A woman called the police Sunday, saying that her boyfriend was at the residence when he wasn’t supposed to be at […]
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Kenosha announces road closures ahead of Jacob Blake shooting ruling; Evers authorizes 500 National Guard
KENOSHA ⏤ The city has closed portions of local roadways, specifically those surrounding the Kenosha County Courthouse ahead of the impending ruling on the Jacob Blake shooting. Gov. Tony Evers also authorized the National Guard to come and assist local authorities. The announcement is a result of Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley making his […]
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State senators praise Wray’s appointment, differ on views of Jacob Blake shooting
KENOSHA ⏤ State senators Bob Wirch and Van Wanggaard agree Noble Wray is the right choice for someone to review the investigation of the Jacob Blake case. However, when it comes to their opinion of the case itself, they largely differ. Wray hired by DA Graveley, Kaul The state Attorney General’s office announced the former […]
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Rittenhouse seen in bar, police say
MOUNT PLEASANT – Mount Pleasant Police on Friday confirmed that Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois teen charged with shooting three people during unrest in Kenosha last summer, was seen in a local tavern earlier this week. However, his presence there did not violate his bond agreement or Wisconsin law. According to a news release, a caller […]
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Three Arrested Sunday in Kenosha Protests
KENOSHA – Three protesters, including the uncle of police shooting victim Jacob Blake, were arrested about 10 p.m. Sunday for blocking access to the Kenosha County Public Safety Building’s public entrance. Arrested by the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department were: Justin S. Blake (Jacob Blake’s uncle), Jonathan W. Barker, and Joseph M. Cardinali. All were charged […]
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Rioters take over Kenosha after police shooting
KENOSHA, WI – Following the police shooting of Jacob Blake Sunday, the rioting and looting continued. But the evening started off peaceful. Rioters set numerous buildings on fire, including the probation office, a furniture store, an apartment building, car lots, and a Family Dollar. People looted a Walgreen’s store, stole an ATM, blocked traffic, and […]
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Kenosha County DA: No decision in Blake case Monday
KENOSHA ⏤ There will be no decision coming soon on charges in the police shooting of Jacob Blake. On Friday evening, Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley released a statement addressing online rumors. Those rumors, being spread on social media, stated Graveley would be making an announcement in the case Monday. However, according to Gravely, […]
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Kenosha journalist partners with Racine County Eye, here’s what’s next for him
How does one describe the seemingly insignificant moment in their life that propelled them to fame and infamy? What makes that one moment, that one action that others have probably taken countless times throughout history significant at that point in time? The answer: Jacob Blake, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ty’Rese West, Donte Shannon, etc. And […]
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Speaker Vos Announces Co-Chair of Task Force
Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced Tuesday that Rep. Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) will co-chair the new Speaker’s Task Force with Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna). The special committee will focus on racial disparities, educational opportunities, public safety, and police policies and standards. “I want to thank Rep. Stubbs for accepting the invitation to co-chair the bipartisan […]
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Tensions rise over Kenosha County appointments to emergency, equity panels
by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerMarch 7, 2023 This story also appeared in Wisconsin Examiner Three appointments to volunteer boards in Kenosha County have sparked uproar in the community with echoes of the unrest that rocked the city on the shore of Lake Michigan more than two years ago after police shot and paralyzed a Black […]
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Art and Activism, Part 2: Giving names to the nameless, filling the needs of the needy
You’ve seen them. Whether they’re standing at the stoplight near Woodman’s by the interstate, the one at 67th Street and Green Bay Road, or simply just sitting around a tree in the middle of Uptown along 22nd Avenue, you’ve seen them: people in need, without a home, struggling with addiction issues or simply lacking resources. […]
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Fasting Climate-Justice Activists to Rally Friday at Racine Church
RACINE – A group pledging a 22-day fast to spotlight climate justice initiatives in Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed state budget will lead a rally on the 15th day of its commitment at 10 a.m. Friday at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 322 Ohio St. The group, known as the Wisconsin 7, is demanding the Wisconsin […]
