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Bond Set At $2M For Kyle Rittenhouse

November 2, 2020 - 2:30pm

Kyle Rittenhouse's bail has been set at $2 million during a pre-trial hearing.

As The Amount Of Time Children Spend Online Increases, So Do Concerns About Cyberbullying

November 1, 2020 - 6:05am

Between virtual school and social distancing, kids are spending far more time on the internet than they’re used to in a given day.

Lawyer Says Officer Mensah Can't Be Fired For Future Shooting

October 31, 2020 - 11:35am

An attorney representing a suburban Milwaukee police officer who has fatally shot three people since 2015 says officials can't fire him just because they fear he'll do it again.

Feds Award Wisconsin Nearly $8M To Reduce Lead Exposure

October 30, 2020 - 5:40am

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Thursday it will provide $7.8 million in funding to Wisconsin for programs that reduce exposure to lead and other home-related health risks. More than half of the funding, $4.4 million, will go to Kenosha County.

At Memorial To 600 Milwaukeeans Dead From COVID-19, Organizers Urge Action

October 27, 2020 - 12:55pm

Community groups set up 600 chairs in front of Milwaukee's courthouse to represent the 600 city residents who have died from COVID-19.

Mourning The Little Pleasures Lost During The Pandemic, And Finding New Ones

October 26, 2020 - 5:35am

As the pandemic settled in and the small routines and pleasures of a regular day started to feel like a distant memory, writer Kristen Radtke turned to her husband and said, "I miss everything."

Can We Not? How The Pandemic Has Made Burnout Worse Than Ever

October 26, 2020 - 5:35am

At this moment in the pandemic, many of us are exhausted. Bone-tired, burned out, even if we won’t admit it. Work, home, school,and even the hours and days and months are blurred together. What should we do about it?

Hmong Voters Could Be Key To Winning Wisconsin. Here's How Organizers Are Reaching Them.

October 26, 2020 - 5:05am

Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial or ethnic group of voters in the U.S., and in Wisconsin, Hmong are the largest Asian population. Both parties have reason to seek their votes. So far, available data suggests Hmong Americans lean heavily toward Democrats. This year's presidential campaign has included more...

City Of Milwaukee Could Reach $4M Settlement With Family Of Sylville Smith

October 23, 2020 - 12:55pm

The City of Milwaukee is moving toward approval of a $4 million settlement to the family of Sylville Smith, the 23-year-old shot by former Milwaukee Police Department officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown in 2016.

COVID-19 Cases Spiking In State's Indigenous Communities

October 23, 2020 - 6:20am

Coronavirus cases among American Indians in Wisconsin have tripled since Sept. 1 as the state continues to grapple with the pandemic.

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Bond Set At $2M For Kyle Rittenhouse

As The Amount Of Time Children Spend Online Increases, So Do Concerns About Cyberbullying

Lawyer Says Officer Mensah Can't Be Fired For Future Shooting

Feds Award Wisconsin Nearly $8M To Reduce Lead Exposure

At Memorial To 600 Milwaukeeans Dead From COVID-19, Organizers Urge Action

Mourning The Little Pleasures Lost During The Pandemic, And Finding New Ones

Can We Not? How The Pandemic Has Made Burnout Worse Than Ever

Hmong Voters Could Be Key To Winning Wisconsin. Here's How Organizers Are Reaching Them.

City Of Milwaukee Could Reach $4M Settlement With Family Of Sylville Smith

COVID-19 Cases Spiking In State's Indigenous Communities

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