Air Force officials confirm investigation into Wisconsin National Guard sexual assault allegations
MADISON — U.S. Air Force officials have confirmed that they are investigating allegations of sexual assault and harassment within a Wisconsin Air National Guard unit.U.S. Sen.
MADISON — U.S. Air Force officials have confirmed that they are investigating allegations of sexual assault and harassment within a Wisconsin Air National Guard unit.U.S. Sen.
Coast Guard Academy: Partial government shutdown hurting operations
NEW LONDON, Conn. — Officials at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy say their daily operations are being greatly affected by the partial government shutdown .About 160 of the Connecticut academy's 260 government-funded nonessential employees have been furloughed, with the winter academic break set to end Jan. 6.The academy says the majority of the 100 nonessential civilians who remain on the job are mostly faculty.
NEW LONDON, Conn. — Officials at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy say their daily operations are being greatly affected by the partial government shutdown .About 160 of the Connecticut academy's 260 government-funded nonessential employees have been furloughed, with the winter academic break set to end Jan. 6.The academy says the majority of the 100 nonessential civilians who remain on the job are mostly faculty.
'Very proud of him:' Brookfield native stands guard with military at Capitol Rotunda
MILWAUKEE -- As former President George H.W. Bush lies in state at the Capitol Rotunda, members of the U.S. Armed Forces stand guard over him -- including two Marines from southeast Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- As former President George H.W. Bush lies in state at the Capitol Rotunda, members of the U.S. Armed Forces stand guard over him -- including two Marines from southeast Wisconsin.
Wisconsin National Guard sends troops to Florida for Hurricane Michael relief
WEST BEND -- The Wisconsin National Guard will be sending a team of 12 soldiers to Florida to support Hurricane Michael relief efforts.According to a news release from Wisconsin National Guard officials, two UH-60 Black Hawk medevac helicopters from the Wisconsin Army National Guard flight facility in West Bend reported for state active duty Wednesday, Oct. 10 to prepare for deployment to Florida.Gov.
WEST BEND -- The Wisconsin National Guard will be sending a team of 12 soldiers to Florida to support Hurricane Michael relief efforts.According to a news release from Wisconsin National Guard officials, two UH-60 Black Hawk medevac helicopters from the Wisconsin Army National Guard flight facility in West Bend reported for state active duty Wednesday, Oct. 10 to prepare for deployment to Florida.Gov.
Kayaker missing in Lake Michigan found alive, but in critical condition
MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. Coast Guard was dispatched to McKinley Marina on Monday morning, Oct. 1 for a report of a kayaker in distress.
MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. Coast Guard was dispatched to McKinley Marina on Monday morning, Oct. 1 for a report of a kayaker in distress.
Wisconsin National Guard ready to help in hurricane response
WEST BEND — The Wisconsin National Guard says it's prepared to assist in the response to Hurricane Florence.The Guard says four of its West Bend-based Blackhawk helicopters and around 24 crew members left Wisconsin on Friday for Maryland, where they'll stand by in case civil authorities request their help.The Blackhawks are medivac helicopters with hoist and medical treatment capabilities.The Wisconsin Guard says the deployment to Maryland pre-positions the helicopters and crew in the region while providing a training opportunity.Gov.
WEST BEND — The Wisconsin National Guard says it's prepared to assist in the response to Hurricane Florence.The Guard says four of its West Bend-based Blackhawk helicopters and around 24 crew members left Wisconsin on Friday for Maryland, where they'll stand by in case civil authorities request their help.The Blackhawks are medivac helicopters with hoist and medical treatment capabilities.The Wisconsin Guard says the deployment to Maryland pre-positions the helicopters and crew in the region while providing a training opportunity.Gov.
Naval Academy accepts longer hairstyles for women
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Naval Academy is allowing female midshipmen to wear ponytails and other longer hairstyles.The policy was announced during a Board of Visitors meeting Monday.Chief of Naval Operations Adm.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Naval Academy is allowing female midshipmen to wear ponytails and other longer hairstyles.The policy was announced during a Board of Visitors meeting Monday.Chief of Naval Operations Adm.
National Guard activated to fill sandbags as floodwaters threaten I-90/94 in Columbia County
COLUMBIA COUNTY -- Approximately 75 Wisconsin National Guard soldiers were called into active duty Sunday, Sept. 2 as floodwaters threaten eastbound Interstate 90/94 near Wisconsin Highway 33 in Columbia County.The soldiers were called upon to fill and place sandbags near the roadway.Wisconsin Department of Transportation officials were posting about closures in the area as a result of the flooding:
COLUMBIA COUNTY -- Approximately 75 Wisconsin National Guard soldiers were called into active duty Sunday, Sept. 2 as floodwaters threaten eastbound Interstate 90/94 near Wisconsin Highway 33 in Columbia County.The soldiers were called upon to fill and place sandbags near the roadway.Wisconsin Department of Transportation officials were posting about closures in the area as a result of the flooding:
Wisconsin National Guard troops help sandbag areas of Madison affected by heavy rain
MADISON -- Approximately 15 Wisconsin National Guard troops were assisting local emergency crews in Madison on Friday, Aug. 24 with sandbagging operations as floods resulting from heavy rain earlier this week continue to impact the city.The National Guard troops, from Madison’s 1st Squadron, 105th Cavalry, were called to state active duty to provide additional manpower and assistance to municipal crews as Madison braces for additional rainfall and the potential for more flooding throughout the area.The National Weather Service predicts the area could potentially receive several inches of additional rainfall over the course of the next several days.Governor Scott Walker signed Executive Order 303 declaring a state of emergency for Dane County earlier this week.
MADISON -- Approximately 15 Wisconsin National Guard troops were assisting local emergency crews in Madison on Friday, Aug. 24 with sandbagging operations as floods resulting from heavy rain earlier this week continue to impact the city.The National Guard troops, from Madison’s 1st Squadron, 105th Cavalry, were called to state active duty to provide additional manpower and assistance to municipal crews as Madison braces for additional rainfall and the potential for more flooding throughout the area.The National Weather Service predicts the area could potentially receive several inches of additional rainfall over the course of the next several days.Governor Scott Walker signed Executive Order 303 declaring a state of emergency for Dane County earlier this week.
Search suspended for swimmer missing at Harrington Beach State Park
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- A search for a missing swimmer off the shores of Harrington Beach State Park in Ozaukee County was suspended Monday night, Aug. 20.
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- A search for a missing swimmer off the shores of Harrington Beach State Park in Ozaukee County was suspended Monday night, Aug. 20.
Sailor's body recovered in Lake Michigan, 1 week after race
CHICAGO — The body of a missing Chicago sailor has been recovered in Lake Michigan one week after falling off a yacht during a race.Chicago police and the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed 53-year-old Jon Santarelli's body was spotted mid-day Saturday, about six miles from Chicago's Belmont Harbor.Santarelli went missing July 21 approximately five miles east of Navy Pier.
CHICAGO — The body of a missing Chicago sailor has been recovered in Lake Michigan one week after falling off a yacht during a race.Chicago police and the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed 53-year-old Jon Santarelli's body was spotted mid-day Saturday, about six miles from Chicago's Belmont Harbor.Santarelli went missing July 21 approximately five miles east of Navy Pier.
Coast Guard suspends search for sailor who fell off yacht near Navy Pier
CHICAGO — The U.S. Coast Guard suspended the search for a missing sailor Saturday evening on Lake Michigan, some seven hours after he fell off a yacht that had just started the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac.The sailor was identified as Jon Santarelli, 53, of Chicago.
CHICAGO — The U.S. Coast Guard suspended the search for a missing sailor Saturday evening on Lake Michigan, some seven hours after he fell off a yacht that had just started the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac.The sailor was identified as Jon Santarelli, 53, of Chicago.
Navy SEALs parachute team, 'Leap Frogs,' are ready to dazzle spectators on Milwaukee's lakefront
MILWAUKEE -- Aerial acts are the stars of the Milwaukee Air & Water Show.
MILWAUKEE -- Aerial acts are the stars of the Milwaukee Air & Water Show.
Prosecutors: Man accused of dropping off suspicious package at Coast Guard did the same in Feb.
MILWAUKEE -- A South Milwaukee man is facing disorderly conduct charges, accused of leaving a suspicious package outside the U.S. Coast Guard station in Milwaukee, located on Lincoln Memorial Drive at the south end of the Hoan Bridge.Prosecutors say a worker saw Marvin Pineda, 33, ring the doorbell, drop a large duffel bag and then run off on Friday, July 6.
MILWAUKEE -- A South Milwaukee man is facing disorderly conduct charges, accused of leaving a suspicious package outside the U.S. Coast Guard station in Milwaukee, located on Lincoln Memorial Drive at the south end of the Hoan Bridge.Prosecutors say a worker saw Marvin Pineda, 33, ring the doorbell, drop a large duffel bag and then run off on Friday, July 6.
350+ National Guard members get emotional send-off before deployment; 'A little bit anxious'
FRANKLIN -- It was a bittersweet morning for hundreds of Wisconsin National Guard members and their families.
FRANKLIN -- It was a bittersweet morning for hundreds of Wisconsin National Guard members and their families.
US Coast Guard searching Lake Michigan for fisherman
KEWAUNEE, Wis. — The U.S. Coast Guard is looking for a missing fisherman on Lake Michigan near Kewaunee.Officials are searching Thursday for Mark Wautelet, who is in his 60s.
KEWAUNEE, Wis. — The U.S. Coast Guard is looking for a missing fisherman on Lake Michigan near Kewaunee.Officials are searching Thursday for Mark Wautelet, who is in his 60s.
'It puts you right back:' Fireworks can be traumatic for veterans living with PTSD
MILWAUKEE -- As we celebrate Independence Day, the sound of fireworks serve as a harsh relic for American heroes who have served our nation in times of war.Fireworks shows are beautiful and cause many to look on in awe, but for veterans living with PTSD, the booming noises serve as a traumatic reminder.“For some veterans, it can be disturbing.
MILWAUKEE -- As we celebrate Independence Day, the sound of fireworks serve as a harsh relic for American heroes who have served our nation in times of war.Fireworks shows are beautiful and cause many to look on in awe, but for veterans living with PTSD, the booming noises serve as a traumatic reminder.“For some veterans, it can be disturbing.