'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.
'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.
'Visceral connection:' Social media streamers capture Kenosha chaos, crime as it unfolds
A new breed of citizen journalism, social media streams offer a real-time look at protests and, sometimes, crimes and chaos.
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.
DOJ opens federal civil rights investigation into shooting of Jacob Blake
Officials asked anyone with firsthand information regarding the shooting of Blake to contact FBI Milwaukee at 414-276-4684.
Father of Jacob Blake says son is paralyzed from waist down after shooting in Kenosha
Father of a Black man shot by Kenosha, Wisconsin, police tells Chicago Sun-Times that son is paralyzed from waist down.
'He's trying to pull through:' Jacob Blake's cousin asks that people 'try to keep the city quiet'
FOX6 News was told Monday evening Jacob Blake is in stable condition at the hospital.
'I didn't see a knife:' Man who recorded viral video of shooting of Jacob Blake 'hopes he gets justice'
A friend of the family shared a link to a GoFundMe.com page, where the funds are meant for things like medical bills and legal representation for Jacob Blake. It had already reached more than $120K as of Monday afternoon.
Kenosha dealership owner says violent protests caused $1.5M in damage; 50+ cars torched
Cellphone cameras captured looters smashing out the storefront windows of businesses and then ransacking the merchandise inside. The owner of Dales Jewelers said $200K in jewelry was taken.
Kenosha County declares state of emergency curfew for Monday night, 125 National Guard members called in
Kenosha County declared a state of emergency curfew that will begin at 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, and Governor Tony Evers called in the National Guard.
Mom fears scam after $20K in donations for autism service dog vanishes
A Wisconsin mother fears she may have been cheated out of $20,000 in donations raised to buy a golden retriever service dog for her son, who has autism.
Mama bear carries 3 cubs on her back to swim across Wisconsin lake
Boaters in Wisconsin watched in awe as a mama bear swam across a lake -- carrying her three cubs on her back the entire way.
'He just got bricked': Officer badly injured during Wis. riots, crowds cheer
Other police officers can be seen trying to help the injured cop as people in the background are heard yelling, “He just got bricked,” and, “F--- the police,” the video shows.
Wisconsin state agency tells employees to wear face masks during Zoom calls, even if home alone
A Wisconsin state agency is reportedly mandating that its employees wear face masks during video conferences, even if they are home alone.
‘I accidentally did it:’ Mother of 2-year-old girl killed, charged with first degree reckless homicide
Jasmine Daniels, the mother of a 2-year-old girl who was shot and killed on July 21, has been charged with first-degree reckless homicide, according to a complaint.
Man shares $22 million jackpot with friend, fulfilling 30-year promise
A Wisconsin man graciously shared his lottery millions with a friend, fulfilling a promise made nearly 30 years ago.
Wisconsin family saves bear with plastic tub stuck on head
A Wisconsin family boating on a lake in Chippewa County saved a black bear swimming with its head stuck in a plastic container on Saturday, June 27.
Black leader wants Abraham Lincoln statue removed from Wisconsin university
The leader of a group for Black students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison wants a statue of President Abraham Lincoln in place for more than 100 years the heart of campus removed.
Wisconsin police investigate hate crime: bi-racial woman burned while stopped for red light
Police in Wisconsin say they’re investigating an assault on an 18-year-old woman who is bi-racial as a hate crime.