Double duty: Wisconsin National Guard members complete degrees while mobilized for COVID-19
MADISON — More than 1,200 members of the Wisconsin National Guard are serving in support of the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and many are doing so in addition to working to complete their degrees.Soldiers and Airmen working long days supporting the state's response to COVID-19 also are resigned to staying up long into the night or working weekends to get homework, tests and assignments complete.
MADISON — More than 1,200 members of the Wisconsin National Guard are serving in support of the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and many are doing so in addition to working to complete their degrees.Soldiers and Airmen working long days supporting the state's response to COVID-19 also are resigned to staying up long into the night or working weekends to get homework, tests and assignments complete.
Gov. Evers: Wisconsin National Guard ends response to protests in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Tony Evers Tuesday, June 9 announced that the Wisconsin National Guard "has concluded its mission to preserve public safety and protect the rights of protesters and the media as peaceful demonstrations occurred around Wisconsin following the murder of George Floyd."A news release from the governor's office said in coordination with local leaders, nearly 1,500 troops mobilized over the last week in response to requests for Wisconsin National Guard assistance.Approximately 125 troops originally mobilized to state active duty the evening of May 30 in Milwaukee "when civil authorities in Milwaukee requested the guard's assistance," the release said.
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Tony Evers Tuesday, June 9 announced that the Wisconsin National Guard "has concluded its mission to preserve public safety and protect the rights of protesters and the media as peaceful demonstrations occurred around Wisconsin following the murder of George Floyd."A news release from the governor's office said in coordination with local leaders, nearly 1,500 troops mobilized over the last week in response to requests for Wisconsin National Guard assistance.Approximately 125 troops originally mobilized to state active duty the evening of May 30 in Milwaukee "when civil authorities in Milwaukee requested the guard's assistance," the release said.
Man faces federal charge, accused of pointing laser at FBI, National Guard choppers during protests
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is facing a federal charge after prosecutors say he pointed a laser pointer at FBI and Wisconsin National Guard helicopters on multiple occasions as the aicraft flew over Milwaukee to monitor protests in the wake of the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.Jeremiah Belen faces one count of aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft filed by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin for alleged actions that occurred between May 31 and June 7 in Milwaukee.According to an affidavit, the first incident occurred on May 31 as FBI agents flew over Milwaukee and observed a green laser targeting their aircraft from the ground in the area bordered by North Avenue, Burleigh Street, N. 10th Street and N. 14th Street in Milwaukee.It happened again late on June 3/early on June 4 from the area near 1st Street and Chambers Street in Milwaukee, and the affidavit said the agents were able to capture the origin of the laser -- a home at 3001 N. 1st Street.It happened again on the evening of June 4, the affidavit said, from the area near 76th Street and Center Street, where protests were taking place.The agents reported the laser would hit the wing of their aircraft, or worse, the windshield -- illuminating the cockpit.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is facing a federal charge after prosecutors say he pointed a laser pointer at FBI and Wisconsin National Guard helicopters on multiple occasions as the aicraft flew over Milwaukee to monitor protests in the wake of the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.Jeremiah Belen faces one count of aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft filed by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin for alleged actions that occurred between May 31 and June 7 in Milwaukee.According to an affidavit, the first incident occurred on May 31 as FBI agents flew over Milwaukee and observed a green laser targeting their aircraft from the ground in the area bordered by North Avenue, Burleigh Street, N. 10th Street and N. 14th Street in Milwaukee.It happened again late on June 3/early on June 4 from the area near 1st Street and Chambers Street in Milwaukee, and the affidavit said the agents were able to capture the origin of the laser -- a home at 3001 N. 1st Street.It happened again on the evening of June 4, the affidavit said, from the area near 76th Street and Center Street, where protests were taking place.The agents reported the laser would hit the wing of their aircraft, or worse, the windshield -- illuminating the cockpit.
Gov. Evers defends decision to deploy National Guard
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New COVID-19 testing site opens June 1 at Custer Stadium on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE -- A new Wisconsin National Guard COVID-19 testing site will open on Milwaukee's north side Monday, June 1.The new testing site will be located in the parking lot of Custer Stadium, across the street from Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education.The address is 4300 W.
MILWAUKEE -- A new Wisconsin National Guard COVID-19 testing site will open on Milwaukee's north side Monday, June 1.The new testing site will be located in the parking lot of Custer Stadium, across the street from Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education.The address is 4300 W.
Governor authorizes National Guard for protests in Madison; 9:30 p.m. curfew for downtown
MADISON — At the request of City of Madison leaders, Governor Tony Evers Sunday, May 31 authorized the Wisconsin National Guard to support the Madison community’s response "to agitators that have disrupted peaceful protests following the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer."According to a news release from the governor's office, pursuant to Section 321.39(1)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes, the governor has ordered into state active duty members of the Wisconsin National Guard necessary to support local law enforcement in Dane County, beginning immediately.
MADISON — At the request of City of Madison leaders, Governor Tony Evers Sunday, May 31 authorized the Wisconsin National Guard to support the Madison community’s response "to agitators that have disrupted peaceful protests following the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer."According to a news release from the governor's office, pursuant to Section 321.39(1)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes, the governor has ordered into state active duty members of the Wisconsin National Guard necessary to support local law enforcement in Dane County, beginning immediately.
Law enforcement active as protests, unrest continue near MPD District 7
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Bilingual Wisconsin National Guard soldiers, airmen assist with COVID-19 results notification
MADISON -- Citizen soldiers and airmen from the Wisconsin National Guard are using their diverse backgrounds and language skills to ensure they can translate COVID-19 testing results to Wisconsin residents of all backgrounds and languages at a state call center Guard members are staffing.A news release issued on Friday, May 29 says delivering and providing interpretation for the results of COVID-19 testing is just one of the ways the Wisconsin National Guard members have answered the call for assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MADISON -- Citizen soldiers and airmen from the Wisconsin National Guard are using their diverse backgrounds and language skills to ensure they can translate COVID-19 testing results to Wisconsin residents of all backgrounds and languages at a state call center Guard members are staffing.A news release issued on Friday, May 29 says delivering and providing interpretation for the results of COVID-19 testing is just one of the ways the Wisconsin National Guard members have answered the call for assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 testing at Midtown Center paused due to data issues; 9 north side test sites available
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin National Guard is pausing coronavirus testing at Milwaukee's Midtown Center location.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin National Guard is pausing coronavirus testing at Milwaukee's Midtown Center location.
Officials call for funding extension, continued COVID-19 aid from National Guard troops: 'This is important'
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin National Guard has 25 different teams spread out across the state currently, totaling roughly 1,400 service members on duty, to aid in COVID-19 response efforts.The funding to cover those costs is coming from the federal government right now.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin National Guard has 25 different teams spread out across the state currently, totaling roughly 1,400 service members on duty, to aid in COVID-19 response efforts.The funding to cover those costs is coming from the federal government right now.
FEMA stops in SE Wisconsin to see how operations to combat COVID-19 are playing out
MILWAUKEE -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is shipping tons of personal protective equipment (PPE) and testing supplies to Wisconsin to help combat COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is shipping tons of personal protective equipment (PPE) and testing supplies to Wisconsin to help combat COVID-19.
Wisconsin National Guard sees 'strong demand' for continued COVID-19 testing
MILWAUKEE -- As the number of positive COVID-19 cases rises, the availability of two local testing sites has decreased.
MILWAUKEE -- As the number of positive COVID-19 cases rises, the availability of two local testing sites has decreased.
MHD: New hours starting Monday at 2 free COVID-19 testing sites in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Health Department on Sunday, May 17 announced new hours for the two COVID-19 testing sites in Milwaukee.The new hours take effect Monday, May 18 and are as follows:Midtown Center: 5825 West Hope Avenue11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed SundayUMOS: 2701 South Chase Avenue11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed SundayResidents can call 2-1-1 for any questions or concerns related to COVID-19.Testing is free of charge at these two sites -- and no appointment is needed.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Health Department on Sunday, May 17 announced new hours for the two COVID-19 testing sites in Milwaukee.The new hours take effect Monday, May 18 and are as follows:Midtown Center: 5825 West Hope Avenue11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed SundayUMOS: 2701 South Chase Avenue11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed SundayResidents can call 2-1-1 for any questions or concerns related to COVID-19.Testing is free of charge at these two sites -- and no appointment is needed.
List: Wisconsin National Guard conducts mobile testing at sites around the state
MILWAUKEE -- A total of 25 specimen collection teams from the Wisconsin National Guard are operating across Wisconsin supporting local health departments and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services effort to increase the state’s COVID-19 testing capacity.
MILWAUKEE -- A total of 25 specimen collection teams from the Wisconsin National Guard are operating across Wisconsin supporting local health departments and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services effort to increase the state’s COVID-19 testing capacity.
'Tremendous turnout:' Hundreds took advantage as 2 free COVID-19 test sites opened in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Free COVID-19 testing began Monday morning, May 11 in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Free COVID-19 testing began Monday morning, May 11 in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin National Guard conducts free COVID-19 testing at 2 Milwaukee sites
MILWAUKEE -- Free COVID-19 testing began Monday morning, May 11 in Milwaukee for anyone who wants to know if they've contracted the coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- Free COVID-19 testing began Monday morning, May 11 in Milwaukee for anyone who wants to know if they've contracted the coronavirus.
Wisconsin National Guard opens drive-thru coronavirus testing at Waukesha County Expo Center
WAUKESHA -- Nearly 300 people were tested for COVID-19 in Waukesha County on Saturday, May 9 -- the first of three days in a surge testing operation.As health officials continue to stress the importance of increased testing to get back to normal, the Wisconsin National Guard opening the site as part of a three-day plan in Waukesha County.
WAUKESHA -- Nearly 300 people were tested for COVID-19 in Waukesha County on Saturday, May 9 -- the first of three days in a surge testing operation.As health officials continue to stress the importance of increased testing to get back to normal, the Wisconsin National Guard opening the site as part of a three-day plan in Waukesha County.