Wisconsin
A School Security Officer Held His Knee On A 12-Year-Old Girl's Neck For More Than 20 Seconds, Newly Released Video Shows
The girl's father said that he plans to sue the officer, the school district, and the Kenosha Police Department, where the officer is employed full time.
Wisconsin Republicans Paid $676,000 For A Trump-Supporting Ex-Judge To Tell Them To Decertify The 2020 Election, Which They Cannot Do
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos hired a former judge to investigate the 2020 election following pressure from Donald Trump and his supporters.
The Controversial Informant At The Heart Of The Michigan Kidnapping Case Just Got Very Good News
Defense attorneys had worried that a gun possession charge might cause Stephen Robeson to plead the Fifth in the trial of the men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan’s governor.
Trump Supporters Believe Wisconsin Withdrew Its Electoral College Voters For Joe Biden. It Never Happened.
An inaccurate story from Gateway Pundit that has since been updated is going viral among election conspiracy theorists.
Democrats In Wisconsin Are Figuring Out How They Should Campaign Against One Of The Senate’s Biggest Conspiracy Theorists
The race offers Democrats a high-profile test at how forcefully they should counter conspiracy theories promoted by candidates like Johnson.
An Informant In The Michigan Kidnapping Case Has Been Charged With Fraud
Even while he was assisting the FBI, Stephen Robeson allegedly used a fake charity to defraud a Wisconsin couple out of an SUV.
Here’s What We Know About The Victims Of The Waukesha Christmas Parade Crash
Six people were killed and nearly 50 people injured in a seasonal event that turned deadly.
A Man Has Been Charged With Intentionally Ramming An SUV Into A Christmas Parade In Wisconsin, Killing At Least Five People
The driver struck several students in a high school marching band. At least six children injured in the crash are in critical condition, officials said.
Wisconsin Republicans Said They'd Hire Three Former Cops To Investigate The 2020 Election. It’s Not At All Clear What They Are Doing.
The identity of one of the investigators isn't even known.
Sorry, But Only True Midwesterners Can Check At Least 20/24 Things Off This List
Oh, look, another cornfield.
The Trump Campaign Is Paying For A Recount In Wisconsin — But Only In Areas With Large Black Populations
Trump’s lawyers are asking for tens of thousands of ballots to be tossed out in a long-shot bid to flip Wisconsin. But even if it succeeds, Joe Biden would still win the election.
Biden Narrowly Won Wisconsin, A State That Has Been Hit Hard By COVID-19
Biden won Wisconsin by a razor-thin margin, and the Trump campaign declared it will "immediately" push for a recount.
What Happens If There Is A Recount In Wisconsin?
With the critical state going down to the wire, here are the rules for how such a scenario could unfold.
A Moving Portrait Series Shows How Divided Wisconsin Really Is
"Sometimes that love is challenging how a loved one got to a belief or idea, and sometimes it is as simple as asking strangers about their day and really listening."
Voters Of Color Have Less Power In The Electoral College Than White Voters
This election, voters who are white wield far more power than voters of color.
Coronavirus Cases Are Now Rising In Almost Every State In The US
The difference between the previous spikes in cases and the one we’re in now? COVID-19 cases are now rising almost everywhere.
The Supreme Court Gave Republicans A Win In Wisconsin, Ruling That Ballots That Arrive After Election Day Won’t Count
The court voted 5–3 to leave in place Wisconsin’s Election Day deadline for absentee ballots to come in. Democrats argued that would disenfranchise potentially tens of thousands of voters.
The Coronavirus Is Pushing Women Out Of Work And Away From Trump
White women in Wisconsin helped Trump win the presidency in 2016. Now they’re carrying a disproportionate amount of the pandemic’s economic burden.
Don't Assume That Lots Of Early Voting Means Joe Biden Is A Lock
Democrats have shown strong enthusiasm in early voting, coming out in the millions, but Republicans can still catch up.
Listen: We Are Already Exhausted And Mike Pence’s Fly Didn’t Help
“I could really go without gimmicky stuff coming out of debates, like the fly during the VP debate wasn’t something I wanted to see. It’s just like a moment, you can see it, and it’s fine. I don’t need branded swag about it.”
Wisconsin Is Opening A 530-Bed Field Hospital As Coronavirus Cases Continue To Surge
"We are one of only a few states in the country to need to open an alternative care facility. This is not a list we ever wanted to be on."
Joe Biden’s Kenosha Visit Did What Donald Trump’s Didn’t: Centered On The Community In Crisis
Trump was often the focal point of his Tuesday trip to Kenosha. Biden used much of his time there Thursday to give a platform to the city's people and their feelings.
Facebook Said It Removed A Militia Event Page Threatening Violence In Kenosha. It Didn’t.
Facebook said it removed a militia event associated with the shooting of three protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin. It didn't. Here's what really happened, and why it could happen again.
This May Be The Biggest Human Rights Story You Haven't Heard Yet
“One thing that stood out to me in these interviews [with former detainees] was how much it harmed them to be forcibly detained for no reason, or not being told a reason."
The Kenosha Police Officer Who Shot Jacob Blake In The Back Has Been Identified As Rusten Sheskey
Sheskey has been an officer with the Kenosha Police Department for seven years.
We’re Not Sure The Republican National Convention Can Get Any Weirder
Republicans are using their convention to shower Trump with praise and spook voters into believing that Biden is a radical who wants to take away your rights. Will it work?
A Wisconsin Man Allegedly Killed A Motorcyclist Because He Was White
Daniel Navarro, 27, allegedly told detectives he’d been the victim of racism from white people because he’s Hispanic and that “people are going to have to die.”
A Black Teen Said Her Neck And Face Were Lit On Fire By A Group Of White Men
Police said they are investigating the assault as a possible hate crime.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court Struck Down The Stay-At-Home Order, And People Immediately Crowded Into Bars
"We’re going to have more cases. We’re going to have more deaths," the governor said.
As Salons Reopen During The Coronavirus Pandemic, Hairstylists Want A Beauty Industry Bailout
"I want to see them considering the beauty industry as a real industry worth saving," said Mercedes Ortiz-Olivieri, who owns a salon in Washington DC.
At Least Seven People Contracted The Coronavirus During Wisconsin's Elections, Officials Say
In-person voting went ahead earlier this month after Republicans fought a delay and mail-in ballots. Now people are beginning to get sick.
Coronavirus: Americans Turned Out To Vote In Wisconsin During A Deadly Pandemic
On Tuesday, Wisconsin residents turned out en masse to vote in the state's primary election despite the danger of spreading COVID-19.
People In Wisconsin Waited In Line For Hours To Vote Despite Fears Over The Coronavirus
"I laid in bed for a while...thinking about how my options were to stay home and feel defeated, or go out, make my voice heard, and potentially contract a horrible virus."
The Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruled In-Person Voting Must Proceed Tuesday Despite The Coronavirus Pandemic
Democrats had tried to postpone the primary election, citing low voter turnout and the potential to spread the virus.
Six People Are Dead After An Employee Opened Fire At Molson Coors In Milwaukee
The shooter, who was an active employee, and five other employees were found dead at the complex, which houses corporate offices and the famous Miller brewery.
This Teacher Makes $40,000 A Year. This Lawyer Makes $210,000 A Year. That Explains The American Economy.
A decade after the great recession, our politics are different, but our finances are worse.
This Test Knows Which Of The 12 Midwestern States You're From
This is just an excuse for you to be aggressively Midwestern.
A Man Wanted On Child Sex Assault Charges Disappeared 3 Years Ago. Police Found Him In A Solar-Powered Bunker.
Jeremiah Button lived for years off of trash in a hideout, complete with solar energy and a well. When people saw him, he pretended he was a hiker.
This High School Valedictorian Wrote About Being Gay In His Graduation Speech. School Administrators Canceled It.
"Because they knew that I was gay, they chose not to let me give the speech."
Jake Patterson Was Sentenced To Life In Prison For Kidnapping Wisconsin Teen Jayme Closs After Killing Her Parents
Patterson murdered James and Denise Closs and abducted 13-year-old Jayme Closs for 88 days before she escaped. The judge told him he was "the embodiment of evil."
We Tried A Bunch Of Cheeses To See If We Could Guess Where They're From
"I tragically burned my tongue...on some cheese."
A 13-Year-Old Girl Missing For Three Months After Her Parents Were Killed Has Been Found Alive
Jayme Closs stopped a dog walker to ask her for help.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Doesn’t Know How A Venn Diagram Works So People Went In On Twitter
Walker showed a chart on Friday to argue Wisconsin Republicans’ power grab was not a power grab.
We're Seeing What Happens When Republicans Rule Without Popular Support
The Republican modus operandi has become clear: If you can’t win elections, rig them. If the rules say you can’t do something, change the rules.
Republicans In The Rust Belt States That Made Trump President Are Worried About 2020
Republicans see warning signs for Trump in 2020 based on midterm results in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, as his campaign considers options to boost rural turnout even more.
This Teen Wrote An Award-Winning Essay About Gun Violence. Then A Stray Bullet Killed Her In Her Home.
“In the city in which I live, I hear and see examples of chaos almost every day," Milwaukee teen Sandra Parks wrote. "Little children are victims of senseless gun violence.”
Scott Walker Just Lost The Wisconsin Governor Race
Walker made it through a recall, two gubernatorial elections, and an unsuccessful presidential campaign. He couldn’t make it through 2018.
Three Girl Scouts And One Adult Were Killed In A Hit-And-Run Crash In Wisconsin
The Girl Scout troop was picking up trash along a county highway in Lake Hallie when a pickup truck left the roadway and struck multiple people.
Authorities Are Searching For A 13-Year-Old Girl After Her Parents Were Found Dead
The sheriff stressed that the girl is not listed as a suspect "as of now" but that deputies are focused "on finding a 13-year-old, scared girl."
Scott Walker Keeps Warning Republicans About The Blue Wave. Now It Might Take Him Out.
For Republicans in Wisconsin, it’s a time to be sentimental — and scared.
Eat A Bunch Of Food From Culver's And We'll Tell You How Many Kids You'll Have
Welcome to delicious.
People Are Obsessed With This Guy Who Volunteers And Naps With The Cats At His Local Shelter
Not all heroes wear capes.
Someone Called The Police On This Black Woman Who Was Campaigning Door To Door
"It shouldn't be strange that a black woman's knocking on your door."
Wisconsin Governor Hopeful Says Ending “Racism And Division” Is Vital To The State’s Future
Politically, Mahlon Mitchell argues, the leading Democrat is a “retread,” the kind of candidate who has unsuccessfully run against Scott Walker in the past.
A Liberal Judge Won In Wisconsin — And That's A Bad Sign For Republicans This Year
"Tonight’s results show we are at risk of a #BlueWave in WI," Gov. Scott Walker wrote on Twitter, after Judge Rebecca Dallet cruised to victory in the first statewide election in Wisconsin since 2016.
A Liberal Judge Has Defeated Her Conservative Opponent In A Closely Watched Wisconsin Supreme Court Election
The race was seen as a bellwether of voter attitudes ahead of the midterm elections.
Why A Judicial Race In Wisconsin Is A Big Deal For Midterms
The first statewide election in the major battleground state could offer real insight into whether Democrats can really create a "blue wave," and how Republicans might be able to stop them.
Former University Of Wisconsin-Madison Student Plead Guilty To Sexually Assaulting Women
Alec Cook was arrested in 2016 for allegedly raping a female student at his Madison apartment. His arrest prompted dozens more women to come forward with similar allegations.
Teen Girl In "Slender Man" Stabbing Sentenced To 40 Years In A Mental Hospital
Morgan Geyser received the maximum commitment term for stabbing a girl in 2014. She and a friend later said they were trying to appease Slender Man, a fictional character.
The Subject Of "Making A Murderer" Who Claims He Was Coerced Into Confessing Loses His Appeal
Lawyers for Steven Avery's nephew argued he was coerced into confessing to murder, but on Friday, judges decided 4–3 that police acted properly.
Three People Are Dead After Being Shot "At A Very Close Range" At An Auto Race
The suspect is still on the loose.
A Former University Of Wisconsin Student Who Confessed In A Text To Sexually Assaulting A Woman Was Not Found Guilty
Prosecutors say Nicholas Ralston also told a friend "I kind of knew that I was doing" when asked about the alleged assault.
This Sled Dog Can't Have Puppies, But She Can Raise Chicks
This comic tells the adorable true story of writer Blair Braverman's sled dog, Flame, and how she learned to love baby chickens instead of eating them.
The Sheriff Joining The Trump Administration Claimed Black Lives Matter Was Teaming Up With ISIS
Sheriff David Clarke has a long history of making controversial and racist statements on social media.
An Inmate Died After Being Denied Water For 7 Days, And A Jury Is Considering Who’s To Blame
Surveillance video captured what happened before Terrill Thomas was denied water for seven days — but jail staff didn't turn it over to police before it was overwritten.
19 Mysteries That Small-Town Midwesterners Will Never, Ever Solve
Why does everyone insist on calling pop "soda?"
If You Score 10/13 On This Quiz You Really Love America
~ america the beautiful ~
Trump Supporters Love Russia And Think CNN And The New York Times Are "Fake News"
Trump fans at the latest stop of his "Thank You Tour" said they see Russia as an ally and believe outlets like CNN and the New York Times are part of Facebook's fake news problem.
Killing Of Saudi Student Near Wisconsin University Not A Hate Crime, Police Say
Witnesses said Hussain Saeed Alnahdi was attacked by a white male outside a pizza parlor near the University of Wisconsin-Stout campus.
Police Say Creepy YouTube Video Not Linked To Teen Who Disappeared In 2009
The video was uploaded to YouTube two months after the young girl went missing in 2009, but only went viral this week. UPDATE: Police say the video is not linked to the disappearance.
Racial Violence Forces Reporters To Leave Milwaukee After Police Shooting
"When it's personal like this," said Maria Hamilton, whose son was killed in an officer-involved shooting in 2014, "we don’t need no cameras."
Video Shows Man Shot By Milwaukee Police Had Gun In His Hand, Mayor Says
Sylville Smith, 23, was killed by a police officer on Saturday afternoon, prompting a night of violent and destructive protest in the city.
National Guard Activated In Milwaukee After Riots Follow Police Shooting
Police said a man was armed with a handgun when he was shot by an officer during a foot pursuit. A crowd later gathered, igniting fires and injuring an officer.
21 Pictures About High School In The Midwest That Are Too Real
Senior pictures next to a hay bale.
Homeless Man Arrested After Body Of American Student Discovered In Rome
Beau Solomon vanished just hours after arriving in Rome Thursday to attend John Cabot University. A 41-year-old homeless man has been arrested on homicide accusations.
Girls Accused Of “Slender Man” Stabbing Denied Bond Reduction
The girls were 12 years old when they allegedly stabbed their friend 19 times as a way to appease the internet meme.
Sanders Defeats Clinton In Wyoming Caucus
The win adds to a string of victories scored by the Vermont senator against Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton.
No Sexual Assault Charges For Man Accused Of Groping 15-Year-Old At Trump Rally
Wisconsin police said Thursday that the girl may instead face disorderly misconduct charges for punching him.
An 11-Year-Old Died After Reentering A Burning Home To Try And Rescue Other Children
A 7-year-old child also died and a 10-year-old is in critical condition after being injured in a fire at their Wisconsin home.
When You Binge-Watch "Making A Murderer" And Think You Can Solve Crimes
“I’ve seen Making a Murderer…I think I’d know a murderer if I saw one.”
31 Wonderful Local Stores From The Midwest You Can Shop Online
Support artisans, crafters, and other makers in your area.
This Song Shows Just How Many Governors Are Wanting To Keep Out Syrian Refugees
Give us your tired, your poor... but just in some cases.
Some Republicans Fear Scott Walker May Have Already Pulled A Mitt Romney With Latino Voters
Walker is a serious, top tier candidate, but Hispanic conservatives both at home and nationally wonder whether he can deliver Latino votes against a Democrat like Hillary Clinton.
Hollywood Tries Cheese Curds For The First Time
Get ready for a Gouda time.
Pentagon Asks Armed Citizens To Stop Guarding Military Recruiting Centers Across The U.S.
Volunteers are showing up at military recruiting sites to protect unarmed recruiters after the recent shooting deaths of four Marines and a Navy sailor in Tennessee. The Pentagon has asked them to stop.
25 Stunning Prairie Photos That'll Make You Want To Move To The Midwest
Midwest? More like Midbest.
Senate Homeland Security Chairman: Ayatollah Could Be More Trustworthy Than Obama On Iran Deal
"I don't know, I hate to admit it, but in terms of this framework, do I trust President Obama, or do I trust the Ayatollah? In terms of what the framework actually says? I'm not so sure I'm trusting President Obama on this."
Protesters March In Wisconsin After Decision To Not Charge Cop Who Shot Tony Robinson
Crowds gathered Tuesday near the spot in Madison where Robinson was shot and killed in March. Protesters also marched peacefully toward the state's capitol building.
The Sad, Slow March To Justice For Maria Hamilton
One year after her son was shot 14 times and killed by a police officer, Maria Hamilton struggles to get closure.
Police Billboard In Wisconsin Shows Cop Under Investigation For Fatal Shooting And Says "Thank You"
A Wisconsin billboard reads "Thank you for your support, Kenosha" and features an officer who is currently under investigation for a fatal shooting.
Bird Flu Continues To Plague Iowa Farms, Millions Of Chickens Affected
An outbreak of the virus has affected nearly 10 million chickens at Iowa farms, and last week, officials in Wisconsin called a state of emergency. Humans are not at risk from the disease.
This 103-Year-Old Woman Just Graduated High School And It's Adorable
Better late than never.