Guns
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Kenosha student to be charged with terroristic threats after attempting to enter school
The teen is scheduled to make an initial appearance in Kenosha County Juvenile Court at 11:30 a.m. Friday.
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Kenosha student arrested after trying to enter school with a gun
Kenosha police arrested a 13-year-old Thursday who allegedly tried to enter Roosevelt Elementary School carrying a firearm.
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Tim Walz tells WPR he wants to get assault weapons off the street
Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” that he wants to get assault weapons off the street, and he would work with Congress and skeptical gun owners to get that done.
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Milwaukee County partners with national nonprofit focused on gun violence prevention
Milwaukee County leaders announced a three-year partnership Tuesday with a national nonprofit aimed at preventing gun violence.
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Some Milwaukee voters say gun violence is a top issue. Here’s what the candidates have to say.
This election year, WPR is asking people across the state what issues they care about as they head to the polls. In Milwaukee, several residents said gun violence is a top concern.
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Wisconsin Liberal Gun Club offers firearm training, even to those who don’t want anything to do with guns
The Wisconsin chapter of the Liberal Gun Club champions education as a way of reducing gun violence — even among those who don’t want anything to do with guns.
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Wisconsin firearm deaths are rising every year, new report says
Firearm deaths have risen consistently in Wisconsin every year since at least 2018, according to a new report. The latest available data, from 2022, shows a record high.
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The Main Street Agenda project uncovers top issues among Wisconsin residents
Each month this year leading up to the 2024 election, a Wisconsin-based group held town halls and surveys to see what the top issues are for residents and start a conversation between ideologies.
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Milwaukee police seeking community support to reduce youth involvement in violent crime
Police chief Jeffrey Norman said his officers are seeing more children and teenagers involved as victims and suspects in crime.
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Gun education center Mission94 to open in Kenosha County
The center is funded by billionaire and retired National Guard colonel Jennifer Pritzker. It will offer classes and a shooting range.