Records show City of Kenosha approved concept, delayed funding for police body cams

The Kenosha mayor, police chief and entire Common Council in 2017 approved the concept of body cameras for police officers. Funding for it, though, has been delayed for years.

Police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin prompts second night of protests in downtown L.A.

Hundreds were estimated to have gathered in downtown Los Angeles on both Monday and Tuesday nights, in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, over the weekend. 

Reaction to fatal shootings in Kenosha amid 3rd night of protests

Reaction to the fatal shooting of two people and wounding of another amid protests in Kenosha is generating a flood of reaction.

Kenosha County Board members ask Gov. Evers for 1,500 National Guard members in Kenosha

Governor Tony Evers said Wednesday he'd be increasing the National Guard response to 500 members Wednesday night, and President Donald Trump said Gov. Evers accepted federal assistance after denying it Tuesday.

Atlanta police precinct damaged during protest over Jacob Blake shooting

Protests in Downtown Atlanta calling for justice in a police-involved shooting in Wisconsin that left a man paralyzed turned violent on Tuesday evening. Atlanta police said an officer was injured, eight people were arrested and an Atlanta precinct was damged.

Kenosha protests continue for 3rd night after Jacob Blake shooting

Protests following the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake continued on Tuesday night, marking the third straight day of demonstrations.

Sheriff believes social media is attracting 'professional agitators' to Kenosha

The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department is gearing up for another night of unrest with hundreds of law enforcement coming to help from around the state.

Attorney Ben Crump: Jacob Blake not likely to walk again after police shooting

Jacob Blake, 29, was in surgery Tuesday, said attorney Ben Crump, adding that the bullets severed Blake’s spinal cord and shattered his vertebrae.

Kenosha delayed body cameras for years before Jacob Blake shooting

City and law enforcement leaders in Kenosha, Wisconsin, unanimously endorsed the use of body cameras in 2017 as a way to increase police accountability and collect evidence at scenes of domestic violence, among other benefits.

Pres. Trump: National Guard 'ready, willing, and more than able' to assist in Wisconsin

Anger over the shooting of a Black man by police spilled into the streets of Kenosha for a second night Monday, with police again firing tear gas at hundreds of protesters who defied a curfew, threw bottles and shot fireworks at law enforcement guarding the courthouse.