Kamala Harris slams ‘profound failure of leadership’ in counter to Trump ahead of final night of RNC
Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris plans a Thursday speech condemning President Donald Trump for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and she'll give it just hours before Trump is set to accept renomination for a second term.
'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.
132 arrests made during unrest, looting in Minneapolis overnight
One hundred and thirty-two people were arrested during the unrest and looting in Minneapolis overnight, according to officials.
Gov. Evers: National Guard members from AZ, MI, AL will support Wisconsin guard in Kenosha
Any National Guard troops from other states mobilized to support Wisconsin would do so in a "State Active Duty status – not in a federal status," Evers said.
Wisconsin, Minnesota health departments reaffirm commitment to COVID-19 testing despite revised CDC policies
The states of Wisconsin and Minnesota both reaffirmed their commitment to expansive COVID-19 testing this week as the CDC revised its policies to recommend that fewer people receive tests.
4th night of Kenosha protests peaceful after chaos and shootings
After three nights of chaos in Kenosha, the fourth night of protests appeared to be much calmer.
Looters target Minneapolis businesses after homicide suspect takes his own life Wednesday
Groups of people looted multiple stores in downtown Minneapolis. This happened after a homicide suspect took his own life on Nicollet Mall, according to Minneapolis police.
'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.
DOJ identifies officer who shot Jacob Blake; says knife was recovered from floorboard
Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Justice said Wednesday Jacob Blake "admitted that he had a knife in his possession" Sunday evening when he was shot seven times by Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey.
NBA postpones playoff games after Milwaukee Bucks refuse to take court in protest after Jacob Blake shooting
Games between Milwaukee and Orlando, Houston and Oklahoma City and the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland.
Milwaukee Bucks players don't take the court for NBA playoff game
The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to boycott Game 5 of their series against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.
Man who changed state law after Kenosha police killed son says outside prosecutor needed in Jacob Blake case
"They have this intrinsic connection where (District Attorney Michael) Graveley makes cover for the police officers," said Michael Bell, Sr., whose son was killed by Kenosha police in 2004.
Report: Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds decide not to play Wednesday
The Brewers and Reds have reportedly agreed to not play on Wednesday.
Sheriff believes Kenosha shooter was part of group that requested he authorize civilians to make arrests
City and county leaders vowed to be tougher on people who are out past the 7 p.m. curfew, in effect through Sunday, Aug. 30 east of I-94.
Reaction to fatal shootings in Kenosha amid 3rd night of protests
Reaction to the fatal shooting of two people and wounding of another amid protests in Kenosha is generating a flood of reaction.
Juvenile arrested in connection with fatal shooting during Kenosha unrest
lllinois police have arrested a juvenile after two people were shot to death during another night of Black Lives Matter protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Pres. Trump: Gov. Evers 'agreed to accept federal assistance,' up to 2K National Guard coming to Kenosha
Gov. Tony Evers agreed to accept federal assistance after a deadly night of protests in Kenosha, President Trump said Wednesday, after declining Tuesday.
Sheriff believes social media is attracting 'professional agitators' to Kenosha
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department is gearing up for another night of unrest with hundreds of law enforcement coming to help from around the state.