Kentucky congressman defends teen accused in Kenosha protest deaths

A Kentucky congressman said a teenager charged with fatally shooting two people with a semi-automatic rifle during the unrest in Wisconsin showed “incredible restraint" and acted in self-defense.

Lawyer of accused Kenosha shooter resigns from $700K+ defense fund

The lawyer representing Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, of Illinois is stepping down from his position with the fund that has collected more than $700,000.

'Devastating to see:' Federal agents aid Kenosha arson investigations

"We were able to narrow it down to a couple people that we believe had something to do with the fires or have more information about them."

Jacob Blake pleads not guilty in Kenosha court to charges filed in July

Jacob Blake appeared remotely to Kenosha County court on Friday afternoon, Sept. 4. Blake waived his right to a preliminary hearing -- and then pleaded not guilty to three charges that were filed against him back in July.

Kenosha organization urges businesses to stay boarded up for now

"I think that the boards can kind of play two roles here, and we're seeing it more as messaging right now and less for our protection."

Man 'admitted' fatally shooting community service officer over grass clippings

65-year-old Mohammed Afzal of Milwaukee has been charged with first-degree reckless homicide, use of a dangerous weapon in the fatal shooting of Milwaukee Police Community Service Officer Naeem Sarosh.

ATF seeks 7 persons of interest in Kenosha arson investigations

At least even people are sought as authorities continue to investigate 20 structure and seven vehicle arsons in Kenosha.

President Trump, AG Barr announce $41M 'to address a surge in violence in Wisconsin'

According to a news release from the U.S. DOJ, awards will support community-based crime-fighting initiatives, local victim service programs and the hiring and training of law enforcement officers and prosecutors.

In Kenosha, President Trump calls violence 'domestic terror,' 'anti-American'

Soon after arriving in Kenosha, a visit made over the objections of state and local leaders, President Trump toured the charred remains of a block besieged by violence and fire.

Estimated $2M damage to Kenosha-owned property from violence tied to shooting of Jacob Blake

Kenosha's public works director provided the estimate on what it would cost to replace garbage trucks, street lights and traffic signals, among other things that were destroyed or damaged in the unrest tied to the shooting of Jacob Blake.

Kenosha police chief: 175 arrests in 7 days since shooting of Jacob Blake

Those arrests include people from 44 different cities, the chief said, noting that 102 of the people processed listed addresses from outside Kenosha.

Rally supporting police draws scores to downtown Kenosha

Scores of police supporters gathered in downtown Kenosha where protesters have demonstrated against police brutality since the shooting of Jacob Blake last weekend.

'Don't need that right now,' Wisconsin lieutenant governor says of planned Pres. Trump visit to Kenosha

President Trump has throughout the summer cast American cities as under siege by violence and lawlessness, despite the fact that most of the protests demonstrating against racial injustice have been largely peaceful.

'We belong here:' Menomonee Falls restaurant reopens after receiving racist calls

A call came twice on Thursday evening from an untraceable number. The voice on the other end made comments about George Floyd, used a racial slur and said Jacob Blake "deserved to die."

President Trump to visit Kenosha, plans to meet with law enforcement, survey damage

President Donald Trump will visit Kenosha on Tuesday, Sept. 1 to meet with law enforcement and survey the damage left by unrest in the wake of the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake, a White House staffer said Saturday.