Kyle Rittenhouse trial: Jury will get to weigh some lesser charges

The jury that will decide Kyle Rittenhouse’s fate will be allowed to consider some lesser charges in addition to those prosecutors originally brought against him, after fierce debate by both sides on Friday.

Kyle Rittenhouse trial: Defense rests, closing arguments on Monday

The defense rested its case Thursday at the murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, setting the stage for closing arguments in the shootings that left Americans divided over whether he was a patriot taking a stand against lawlessness or a vigilante.

Kyle Rittenhouse trial: Murder case thrown into jeopardy by mistrial bid

The murder case against Kyle Rittenhouse was thrown into jeopardy Wednesday when his lawyers asked for a mistrial over what appeared to be out-of-bounds questions asked of Rittenhouse by the chief prosecutor.

NFL fines Packers, Aaron Rodgers, Allen Lazard for violating league COVID-19 rules

The NFL on Tuesday fined the Green Bay Packers $300,000 and quarterback Aaron Rodgers as well as wide receiver Allen Lazard $14,500 each for violating the league’s COVID-19 protocols.

Kyle Rittenhouse trial: Prosecution rests after 5 1/2 days of testimony

The first man killed by Kyle Rittenhouse on the streets of Kenosha was shot at a range of just a few feet and had soot injuries that could indicate he had his hand over the barrel of Rittenhouse’s rifle, a pathologist testified Tuesday.

Aaron Rodgers on COVID vaccine comments: 'I take full responsibility'

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke on Tuesday, Nov. 9 on The Pat McAfee Show about recent comments made about the COVID vaccine.

Kyle Rittenhouse trial: Victim testifies he pointed gun at defendant

A protester and volunteer medic wounded on the streets of Kenosha by Kyle Rittenhouse testified Monday that he was pointing his own gun at the rifle-toting Rittenhouse — unintentionally, he said — when the young man shot him.

Kyle Rittenhouse trial: Witness says shooting victim acted 'belligerently'

The first man shot and killed by Kyle Rittenhouse on the streets of Kenosha was acting “belligerently” that night but did not appear to pose a serious threat to anyone, a witness testified Friday at Rittenhouse's murder trial.

Kyle Rittenhouse trial: Witness testifies shooting victim lunged at Rittenhouse

The first man shot by Kyle Rittenhouse on the streets of Kenosha during a night of turbulent protests seemed to “lunge” toward Rittenhouse's rifle just before Rittenhouse fired, a video cameraman testified Thursday.

Kyle Rittenhouse trial: Prosecution begins to present its case

The homicide trial of Kyle Rittenhouse headed toward opening statements on Tuesday after a jury was seated in just a day despite the polarizing nature of the case.

Kyle Rittenhouse trial: Jury selected

The jury for the Kyle Rittenhouse trial was finalized late Monday evening.

Kyle Rittenhouse trial: Legal experts see strong self-defense claim

When Kyle Rittenhouse goes on trial Monday for shooting three men during street protests in Wisconsin that followed the police shooting of Jacob Blake last summer, he'll argue that he fired in self-defense.

Kyle Rittenhouse case: Judge sets final ground rules for trial evidence

A Wisconsin judge laid out the final ground rules Monday on what evidence will be allowed when Kyle Rittenhouse goes on trial next week for shooting three people during a protest against police brutality.

Jacob Blake shooting: Federal officials will not charge Kenosha police officer

Federal criminal civil rights charges will not be presented against Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey for his involvement in the August 2020 shooting of Jacob Blake, the United States Justice Department announced Friday.

Rittenhouse case: Proud Boys link can't be shown, judge says

A Kenosha County judge limited lines of attack for prosecutors at the upcoming trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, charged with shooting three people.

Milwaukee man accused of killing grandson, beaten with sledgehammer

A 53-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of killing his 12-year-old grandson over money that was allegedly taken from his wallet.

Cow in Wisconsin car; woman in drive-thru says she was 'freaking out'

A woman in Marshfield, Wisconsin was simply waiting in line at a McDonald's drive-thru when she noticed a calf sitting in the back seat of a sedan.

Kyle Rittenhouse attorney wants to show victim was sex offender

Kyle Rittenhouse's attorney wants a judge to allow him to argue that one of the men his client killed last year was a sex offender.