An empty pedestal where the statue of famed abolitionist Col. Hans Christian Heg stood. Protesters also assaulted a state senator and damaged the state Capitol on June 23 after the arrest of a Black activist earlier in the day.
STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES
Jeremy Thompson with the state Department of Administration replaces broken lights at the West Washington entrance to the Capitol. Gov. Tony Evers activated the National Guard on Wednesday to assist local police in dealing with protesters.
STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
Troy Richardson, left, and Corey Rockweiler with Daniels Construction board up street-level windows Wednesday near the West Washington entrance to the state Capitol after protesters caused damage the night before.
STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, center, said Wednesday that Wisconsinites are "sick and tired" of protesters not being held accountable.
STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
Protesters tore down "Forward", a statue on Capitol Square at the top of State Street, overnight Tuesday.
EMILY HAMER, STATE JOURNAL
"This week is clear evidence that our Downtown Madison is not safe," Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney told reporters at a press conference Wednesday.
An empty pedestal where the statue of famed abolitionist Col. Hans Christian Heg stood. Protesters also assaulted a state senator and damaged the state Capitol on June 23 after the arrest of a Black activist earlier in the day.
Jeremy Thompson with the state Department of Administration replaces broken lights at the West Washington entrance to the Capitol. Gov. Tony Evers activated the National Guard on Wednesday to assist local police in dealing with protesters.
Troy Richardson, left, and Corey Rockweiler with Daniels Construction board up street-level windows Wednesday near the West Washington entrance to the state Capitol after protesters caused damage the night before.
