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White man charged after allegedly hitting Black woman with truck in Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A white man was charged with a felony Wednesday after he allegedly struck a Black women with his pickup truck in downtown Madison.According to a criminal complaint, Brendan J. O’Neil, 26 of Sun Prairie was charged with felony hit and run involving injury in Dane County Court. O’Neil was not charged with a hate crime, the records indicated.Madison police say on June 21, O’Neil was driving in the area of the University Avenue and Frances Street intersection around 2:30 a.m. when he hit the victim, 24-year-old Alize Carter, with his 2007 GMC Sierra K1500 pick-up truck,...…MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A white man was charged with a felony Wednesday after he allegedly struck a Black women with his pickup truck in downtown Madison.According to a criminal complaint, Brendan J. O’Neil, 26 of Sun Prairie was charged with felony hit and run involving injury in Dane County Court. O’Neil was not charged with a hate crime, the records indicated.Madison police say on June 21, O’Neil was driving in the area of the University Avenue and Frances Street intersection around 2:30 a.m. when he hit the victim, 24-year-old Alize Carter, with his 2007 GMC Sierra K1500 pick-up truck,...WW…
New Marquette Law Poll shows Biden maintaining his lead among likely voters in Wisconsin
A new Marquette Law Poll has been released, and it shows former Vice President Joe Biden still leading over President Donald Trump among 749 likely voters in Wisconsin.12:19 PM, Oct 28, 2020WISCONSIN — A new Marquette Law Poll has been released, and it shows former Vice President Joe Biden still leading over President Donald Trump among 749 likely voters in Wisconsin., Biden is leading President Trump by five points. Biden currently has 48 percent of the likely votes, while President Trump has 43 percent, and Libertarian candidate Jo Jorgensen has 2 percent, with a margin of error...…A new Marquette Law Poll has been released, and it shows former Vice President Joe Biden still leading over President Donald Trump among 749 likely voters in Wisconsin.12:19 PM, Oct 28, 2020WISCONSIN — A new Marquette Law Poll has been released, and it shows former Vice President Joe Biden still leading over President Donald Trump among 749 likely voters in Wisconsin., Biden is leading President Trump by five points. Biden currently has 48 percent of the likely votes, while President Trump has 43 percent, and Libertarian candidate Jo Jorgensen has 2 percent, with a margin of error...WW…
Motion to change Rittenhouse's bond agreement after allegedly flashing white-power signs at bar
Kenosha County prosecutors are attempting to modify Kyle Rittenhouse's bond agreement after they say the 18-year-old flashed white-power signs while posing for photos, drank several beers and was 'loudly serenaded' with the Proud Boys' official song at a Mount Pleasant bar.8:12 PM, Jan 13, 2021KENOSHA — Kenosha County prosecutors are attempting to modify Kyle Rittenhouse's bond agreement after they say the 18-year-old flashed white-power signs while posing for photos, drank several beers and was 'loudly serenaded' with the Proud Boys' official song at a Mount Pleasant...…Kenosha County prosecutors are attempting to modify Kyle Rittenhouse's bond agreement after they say the 18-year-old flashed white-power signs while posing for photos, drank several beers and was 'loudly serenaded' with the Proud Boys' official song at a Mount Pleasant bar.8:12 PM, Jan 13, 2021KENOSHA — Kenosha County prosecutors are attempting to modify Kyle Rittenhouse's bond agreement after they say the 18-year-old flashed white-power signs while posing for photos, drank several beers and was 'loudly serenaded' with the Proud Boys' official song at a Mount Pleasant...WW…
Wisconsin father shoots newborn, abandons her in fallen tree: Complaint
Green County Circuit CourtLogan T. Kruckenberg-Anderson in court Tuesday.4:48 PM, Jan 12, 2021WARNING: This incident may be disturbing to some readers. GREEN COUNTY -- A 16-year-old father is facing homicide charges after prosecutors say he placed his nude child inside a snow-covered fallen tree and fired two gunshots into the baby's head.Logan T. Kruckenberg-Anderson, 16 years old of Albany, Wis., was charged with first-degree intentional homicide and felony Move/Hide/Bury Corpse of Child in Green County Court Tuesday. If found guilty, Kruckenberg-Anderson could spend the rest of his life...…Green County Circuit CourtLogan T. Kruckenberg-Anderson in court Tuesday.4:48 PM, Jan 12, 2021WARNING: This incident may be disturbing to some readers. GREEN COUNTY -- A 16-year-old father is facing homicide charges after prosecutors say he placed his nude child inside a snow-covered fallen tree and fired two gunshots into the baby's head.Logan T. Kruckenberg-Anderson, 16 years old of Albany, Wis., was charged with first-degree intentional homicide and felony Move/Hide/Bury Corpse of Child in Green County Court Tuesday. If found guilty, Kruckenberg-Anderson could spend the rest of his life...WW…
Rittenhouse not violating bond after appearing at Mount Pleasant tavern, police say
Google MapsPudgy's Pub.3:30 PM, Jan 08, 2021MOUNT PLEASANT — Mount Pleasant police say they received a report of Kyle Rittenhouse, accused of shooting and killing two people during protests in Kenosha, at a local pub while out on bond.The person who contacted police said they thought they spotted Rittenhouse, via video, at Pudgy’s Pub on Tuesday. The caller said she was concerned the 18-year-old was in violation of his bond agreement.Mount Pleasant police later confirmed that Rittenhouse was not in violation of his bond agreement. Police said they made the confirmation with the...…Google MapsPudgy's Pub.3:30 PM, Jan 08, 2021MOUNT PLEASANT — Mount Pleasant police say they received a report of Kyle Rittenhouse, accused of shooting and killing two people during protests in Kenosha, at a local pub while out on bond.The person who contacted police said they thought they spotted Rittenhouse, via video, at Pudgy’s Pub on Tuesday. The caller said she was concerned the 18-year-old was in violation of his bond agreement.Mount Pleasant police later confirmed that Rittenhouse was not in violation of his bond agreement. Police said they made the confirmation with the...WW…
'I'm furious about this': Witnesses describe mass shooting at Mayfair Mall
Witnesses and family members of witnesses of the shooting at Mayfair Mall Friday are talking about the tragedy they just experienced.6:43 PM, Nov 20, 2020WAUWATOSA, Wis. — Witnesses and family members of witnesses of the shooting at Mayfair Mall Friday are talking about the tragedy they just experienced.Eight people including one teen were shot by a suspect at Mayfair Mall Friday afternoon, and the suspect is still at large, police say. Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber said during an evening press conference that seven adults were injured and one teen was injured.MORE...…Witnesses and family members of witnesses of the shooting at Mayfair Mall Friday are talking about the tragedy they just experienced.6:43 PM, Nov 20, 2020WAUWATOSA, Wis. — Witnesses and family members of witnesses of the shooting at Mayfair Mall Friday are talking about the tragedy they just experienced.Eight people including one teen were shot by a suspect at Mayfair Mall Friday afternoon, and the suspect is still at large, police say. Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber said during an evening press conference that seven adults were injured and one teen was injured.MORE...WW…
Kyle Rittenhouse released from custody on $2 million cash bond
Nam Y. Huh/APKyle Rittenhouse listens to defense attorney John Pierce during an extradition hearing in Lake County court Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, in Waukegan, Ill. Rittenhouse is accused of killing two protesters days after Jacob Blake was shot by police in Kenosha, Wis. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, Pool)2:49 PM, Nov 20, 2020KENOSHA — Kyle Rittenhouse, accused of shooting and killing two people during protests in Kenosha, has been released from jail on bond Friday.A spokesperson with the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department announced that Rittenhouse's attorney paid the that was set by a...…Nam Y. Huh/APKyle Rittenhouse listens to defense attorney John Pierce during an extradition hearing in Lake County court Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, in Waukegan, Ill. Rittenhouse is accused of killing two protesters days after Jacob Blake was shot by police in Kenosha, Wis. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, Pool)2:49 PM, Nov 20, 2020KENOSHA — Kyle Rittenhouse, accused of shooting and killing two people during protests in Kenosha, has been released from jail on bond Friday.A spokesperson with the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department announced that Rittenhouse's attorney paid the that was set by a...WW…
Cedarburg School District moves classes online amid COVID-19 surge
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)COVID-197:49 PM, Nov 13, 2020CEDARBURG — Cedarburg School District is switching to virtual learning as COVID-19 cases swell in the community.The school district Superintendent Todd Bugnacki wrote to families Friday that with cases "increasing dramatically," the district is having trouble filling vacant positions as teachers and staff isolate due to the virus.Thus, starting Nov. 20, all classes will move online, and will remain there until Dec. 7.Bugnacki released the following schedule:During that last week of in-person instruction,...…Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)COVID-197:49 PM, Nov 13, 2020CEDARBURG — Cedarburg School District is switching to virtual learning as COVID-19 cases swell in the community.The school district Superintendent Todd Bugnacki wrote to families Friday that with cases "increasing dramatically," the district is having trouble filling vacant positions as teachers and staff isolate due to the virus.Thus, starting Nov. 20, all classes will move online, and will remain there until Dec. 7.Bugnacki released the following schedule:During that last week of in-person instruction,...WW…
Wisconsin appeals court rules Evers' COVID-19 order is 'invalid and unenforceable'
Wisconsin reported a record-breaking 6,141 cases of coronavirus on Friday, the first time the state has ever topped 6,000 cases in a single day.3:57 PM, Nov 06, 2020MADISON — Wisconsin's Third District Court of Appeals has ruled that Gov. Tony Evers' order that limits indoor capacity is "invalid and unenforceable."Executive Order #3 limits public gatherings indoors to 25 percent capacity across the state. The order was set to conclude on Friday.The order, which has been allowed and then blocked amid several lawsuits, has not been in effect since an appeals court blocked it on Oct....…Wisconsin reported a record-breaking 6,141 cases of coronavirus on Friday, the first time the state has ever topped 6,000 cases in a single day.3:57 PM, Nov 06, 2020MADISON — Wisconsin's Third District Court of Appeals has ruled that Gov. Tony Evers' order that limits indoor capacity is "invalid and unenforceable."Executive Order #3 limits public gatherings indoors to 25 percent capacity across the state. The order was set to conclude on Friday.The order, which has been allowed and then blocked amid several lawsuits, has not been in effect since an appeals court blocked it on Oct....WW…
Police Chief Wahl: “If it's peaceful disobedience, we're often going to tolerate that”
Hoping for a quote 'calm night,’ Madison's police chief explained how his policing response has changed, by separating crime from first amendment rights.Over three consecutive nights, Interim Police Chief Vic Wahl has directed how his officers respond, and is "fine tuning" the strategy as he goes. Regarding Sunday’s events, “there were officers standing, observing and members of the crowd focused on them. Surrounded them. That's what caused the incident to escalate from a peaceful protest to a violent one,” Wahl tells NBC15 News. Then on Monday, no officers were seen on the Capitol Square...…Hoping for a quote 'calm night,’ Madison's police chief explained how his policing response has changed, by separating crime from first amendment rights.Over three consecutive nights, Interim Police Chief Vic Wahl has directed how his officers respond, and is "fine tuning" the strategy as he goes. Regarding Sunday’s events, “there were officers standing, observing and members of the crowd focused on them. Surrounded them. That's what caused the incident to escalate from a peaceful protest to a violent one,” Wahl tells NBC15 News. Then on Monday, no officers were seen on the Capitol Square...WW…