Evers defends his response to Kenosha crisis
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers says he went to Kenosha as soon as he could on Thursday. Republicans have been relentless in criticizing Evers, with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos even pinning blame for the deaths of two men
Thursday COVID-19 numbers for Wisconsin
More deaths and hospitalizations due to COVID-19 reported in Wisconsin on Thursday. The state Department of Health Services Thursday update includes 11 deaths and 33 new hospitalizations. Today’s #COVID19_WI update & a reminder. Along w/#data, our webpages
Cedar Crests announces COVID-19 outbreak among residents and employees
Cedar Crest is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak in its facilities. The Janesville senior living community announced five residents and 13 employees have recently tested positive for the coronavirus. Marketing Manager Ben Reese said Cedar Crest is
U.S. Department of Justice will review shooting of Jacob Blake
The U.S. Department of Justice will conduct an independent investigation into the shooting of Jacob Blake by a Kenosha police officer. “Because they have no connection to this law enforcement officer. They’re never going to have these
Bucks and Brewers sit out games in protest of Jacob Blake shooting
Wisconsin’s professional sports teams did not play scheduled games Wednesday night. The Milwaukee Bucks never emerged from the locker room, for Game 5 of their playoff series with the Orlando Magic, and released a statement saying they
DOJ identifies Kenosha officer who shot Jacob Blake as Rusten Sheskey
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has identified the Janesville police officer who shot Jacob Blake last Sunday. Officer Rusten Sheskey has been with department for 7 years. Officers responding to a call from Blake’s girlfriend attempted to
Wednesday COVID-19 numbers for Wisconsin
Wisconsin reported a half-dozen more deaths and over 40 more hospitalizations on Wednesday. Your daily #COVID19_WI update, and a reminder. Our Activity Level by Region and County page is updated every Wednesday. Check it out to check
Pence cites violence in Kenosha and other cities in RNC speech
Vice President Mike Pence used part of his speech at Wednesday night’s Republican National Convention to denounce what he described as chaos in U.S. cities. “The violence must stop, whether in Minneapolis, Portland or Kenosha,” Pence said
Blu Astor Cabaret shooting may be connected to other Beloit shootings
The two men involved in a shooting at the Blu Astor Cabaret strip club south of Janesville in late June may be connected to other shootings around the Beloit area. Assistant District Attorney Mason Braunschweig said detectives
Brewers follow Bucks, walk out on games in protest (AUDIO)
Just a couple of hours after the Milwaukee Bucks decided against playing their playoff game with Orlando in protesting the police shooting of Kenosha’s Jacob Blake, the Milwaukee Brewers followed by voting not to play their game