Sheriff Mahoney called upon the local nonprofits to object to Tuesday night’s violence and destruction, which included the toppling of the Lady Forward statue. Photo: Carla Christenson. Author: Sam Buisman Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney challenges local activist groups to …

Using a hijacked towing vehicle, protesters dragged the Lady Forward statue down State Street. Photo: Carla Christenson. Author: Sam Buisman Demonstrators topple the “Forward” statue in a destructive night of protest against the police in downtown Madison. After the Tuesday …

Video released by the MPD shows the arrest of Devonere Johnson, in which four officers pin him to the ground, and an officer later tackles him when he attempts to flee. Photo: Still from video released by the MPD. Listen …

Madison activists criticized the city’s handling of Sunday’s hit-and-run near Wando’s that left one person injured. Photo: Madison Police Department, public domain. Listen to the audio version of this piece here, originally aired on 6/22/20. Author: Sam Buisman Tensions …

With State Street as their canvas, a multiracial cohort of artists commemorate black lives and demand change through hand-painted murals. Photos: Cailyn Schiltz, Lilada Gee, Goodman’s Jewelers, Sirena Flores, Cassie Pierce, Katherine Culbertson, used with permission. Author: Cailyn Schiltz On …

Upon arriving at the Capitol, protesters chanted policy-specific demands. Photo: Sam Buisman. Listen to the audio version of this story here, originally aired on 6-18-20. Author: Sam Buisman Hundreds of marchers stormed down West Washington Avenue to the Capitol Wednesday …

In the video, the Mayor expresses her gratitude for the efforts of the MPD and shares in their frustrations over protestors’ criticisms. Photo: Still from the leaked video. Listen to the audio version of this story above, originally aired on …

If passed, the bill would pacify policing tactics and strengthen accountability measures. Photo: US Senate, public domain. Graphic: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin signs onto the Justice in Policing Act of 2020, …

Demonstrators organized both a candlelight vigil and party to celebrate the lives of George Floyd and countless other black Americans killed by police. Photo: Sam Buisman Listen to the audio version of this story here, originally aired on 6/4/20. Author: …

The Mayor asked protesters to cease their activities before nightfall to prevent outside criminals from exploiting them for violence. Photo: Carla Christenson. Graphic: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway pleads protestors to stop going out at night …

Peaceful protests were again followed by rioting and aggressive policing on Monday night. Photo: Carla Christenson. Listen to the audio version of this story here, originally aired on 6/2/20. Author: Sam Buisman Protests, policing and violence rattled Madison for a …

Mayor Rhodes-Conway extended the curfew as a measure to prevent the violence that shook Madison over the weekend. Photo: Screenshot of the Mayor’s order, public domain. Author: Sam Buisman Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway extends downtown Madison’s curfew to cover Monday …