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Rittenhouse Trial Update; Joint Statement From KPD And KSD

Nov. 16, 2021 2:15p

(WGTD)---The jury in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial took a pizza lunch break just after noon Tuesday, after having gotten the case around 9:15 a.m. 

Racine Native Liamani Segura Receives Shout Out From Mariah Carey

Segura, who has been compared to Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande, received kudos for her take on "One Sweet Day" 

Closing Arguments Completed in Rittenhouse Trial, Jury To Deliberate Tuesday

Judge dismissed weapons charge Rittenhouse trial ahead of closing arguments

Rittenhouse Jury Instructions Released

As a public service, WGTD is publishing jury instructions given in the Rittenhouse trial. 

Lesser Charges May Be Allowed As Options in Rittenhouse Trial

Gov. Evers to Send National Guard to Kenosha When Jury Gets the Case on Monday. 

Leaders of Kenosha Executive Director Urges Calm Following Verdicts

Nov. 10, 2021 10:40p 

(WGTD)---The executive director of a racial equity advocacy group that was founded in the wake of the Jacob Blake police shooting says she thinks her followers are prepared for acquittal verdicts in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial.

Kyle Rittenhouse's Defense Team Asks for Mistrial After he Testifies

If motion is granted, the state could not refile charges against Rittenhouse. 

Rittenhouse Called to Witness Stand

Nov. 10, 2021 9:40

(WGTD)---The first full day of defense testimony in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial is beginning with the defendant himself being called to testify. 

KUSD Electors Undo Decisions Made at KUSD's Annual Meeting

Nov. 8, 2021 11p

(WGTD)---The $6,500 annual stipend for Kenosha School Board members has been restored. 

WPR: Grosskreutz Thought He Was Going to Die When He Came Face-to-Face With Rittenhouse

Gaige Grosskreutz lost a portion of his right bicep after being shot by Rittenhouse during a protest over police brutality