Woman arrested in Florida, accused of scamming veteran out of Packers tickets: Brown Deer PD saved the day
BROWN DEER -- A suspect has been arrested in connection with a case where a Brown Deer veteran was scammed -- her money stolen after she tried to purchase tickets to the Packers vs.
BROWN DEER -- A suspect has been arrested in connection with a case where a Brown Deer veteran was scammed -- her money stolen after she tried to purchase tickets to the Packers vs.
Cubs World Series gear helps homeless veterans get back on their feet
CHICAGO -- A Chicago printing company is helping veterans get back on their feet as they try to meet the high demand for Cubs World Series gear.The weekend was a busy one for the staff at Rags of Honor, a company that employs veterans struggling with homelessness.
CHICAGO -- A Chicago printing company is helping veterans get back on their feet as they try to meet the high demand for Cubs World Series gear.The weekend was a busy one for the staff at Rags of Honor, a company that employs veterans struggling with homelessness.
A march across Madison for veterans: "22 veteran suicides a day is just unacceptable"
MADISON -- Veterans, soldiers, friends and family members spent Saturday, October 22nd marching 22 miles across Madison -- and there was a mission behind this march.They marched for 22 miles -- representing the 22 veterans that commit suicide each day.They marched wearing packs weighing 22 pounds.
MADISON -- Veterans, soldiers, friends and family members spent Saturday, October 22nd marching 22 miles across Madison -- and there was a mission behind this march.They marched for 22 miles -- representing the 22 veterans that commit suicide each day.They marched wearing packs weighing 22 pounds.
Job Fair for veterans held at War Memorial Center in Milwaukee; 80 employers on hand
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County officials on Thursday, October 6th hosted a job fair for veterans at the War Memorial Center in Milwaukee -- from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.This job fair was part of a combined effort by Milwaukee County Veterans Services, the Zablocki VA Medical Center and the Department of Workforce Development.More than 80 employers were on hand to discuss employment opportunities with veterans and their immediate family.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County officials on Thursday, October 6th hosted a job fair for veterans at the War Memorial Center in Milwaukee -- from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.This job fair was part of a combined effort by Milwaukee County Veterans Services, the Zablocki VA Medical Center and the Department of Workforce Development.More than 80 employers were on hand to discuss employment opportunities with veterans and their immediate family.
"We're concerned:" Families of soldiers, members of sister parish worry about those in Matthew's path
MILWAUKEE -- Families in southeast Wisconsin are preparing to hear news from friends and loved ones in Hurricane Matthew's path -- like the 120 soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard's 32nd Military Police Company -- stationed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
MILWAUKEE -- Families in southeast Wisconsin are preparing to hear news from friends and loved ones in Hurricane Matthew's path -- like the 120 soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard's 32nd Military Police Company -- stationed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
USS Marinette will be first commissioned U.S. Navy ship to bear the city's name
WASHINGTON -- Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced on Thursday, September 22nd that the next Freedom and Independence variant Littoral Combat Ships will be named USS Marinette (LCS 25) and USS Mobile (LCS 26) to recognize the two cities’ significant contribution to Navy ship building.The ceremony took place at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC.The future USS Marinette, a Freedom- variant Littoral Combat Ship, will be the first commissioned U.S. Navy ship to bear the name.
WASHINGTON -- Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced on Thursday, September 22nd that the next Freedom and Independence variant Littoral Combat Ships will be named USS Marinette (LCS 25) and USS Mobile (LCS 26) to recognize the two cities’ significant contribution to Navy ship building.The ceremony took place at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC.The future USS Marinette, a Freedom- variant Littoral Combat Ship, will be the first commissioned U.S. Navy ship to bear the name.
Navy launches new littoral combat ship in Wisconsin
MARINETTE — The U.S. Navy has launched a new littoral combat ship in Wisconsin.The future USS Wichita was christened Saturday at the shipyard in Marinette, where it was built.
MARINETTE — The U.S. Navy has launched a new littoral combat ship in Wisconsin.The future USS Wichita was christened Saturday at the shipyard in Marinette, where it was built.
Lomira home to help homeless veterans -- not homeless sex offenders
DODGE COUNTY -- Neighbors are important to many.
DODGE COUNTY -- Neighbors are important to many.
24/7 Battle Buddies Summer Games offers chance for veterans to compete with their dogs
IRON RIDGE -- Skill, competitiveness and teamwork were all on display recently out in the small Wisconsin town of Iron Ridge.
IRON RIDGE -- Skill, competitiveness and teamwork were all on display recently out in the small Wisconsin town of Iron Ridge.
Michelle Obama sponsors $2.7B attack submarine for U.S. Navy
A Connecticut company has delivered to the U.S. Navy an attack submarine that is sponsored by first lady Michelle Obama and will be named for her home state.General Dynamics Electric Boat delivered the submarine that will become the USS Illinois on Saturday after more than five years of construction.The first lady will be involved in the life of the submarine and the lives of its sailors and their families.The submarine will begin its active service at a commissioning ceremony on Oct. 29.It took thousands of shipyard employees in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Virginia and submarine supply businesses nationwide to build the $2.7 billion submarine.Electric Boat is based in Groton (GRAH'-tuhn) and has been designing and building submarines since 1900.
A Connecticut company has delivered to the U.S. Navy an attack submarine that is sponsored by first lady Michelle Obama and will be named for her home state.General Dynamics Electric Boat delivered the submarine that will become the USS Illinois on Saturday after more than five years of construction.The first lady will be involved in the life of the submarine and the lives of its sailors and their families.The submarine will begin its active service at a commissioning ceremony on Oct. 29.It took thousands of shipyard employees in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Virginia and submarine supply businesses nationwide to build the $2.7 billion submarine.Electric Boat is based in Groton (GRAH'-tuhn) and has been designing and building submarines since 1900.
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Walker activates National Guard in wake of officer-involved shooting, subsequent violence
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker activated the Wisconsin National Guard in the wake of a fatal officer-involved shooting in Milwaukee on Saturday, August 13th, and violence that followed.
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker activated the Wisconsin National Guard in the wake of a fatal officer-involved shooting in Milwaukee on Saturday, August 13th, and violence that followed.
Sheriff Clarke: Violence will not be allowed to get out hand
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke said Sunday, August 14th a repeat of the violence that plagued the city Saturday night, August 13th cannot be allowed to happen.Clarke said the violence will not be allowed to get out hand, citing Ferguson, Missouri and Baltimore -- where rioting broke out after black men died during incidents there involving police."People have to find a more socially acceptable way to deal with their frustration, their anger and resentment.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke said Sunday, August 14th a repeat of the violence that plagued the city Saturday night, August 13th cannot be allowed to happen.Clarke said the violence will not be allowed to get out hand, citing Ferguson, Missouri and Baltimore -- where rioting broke out after black men died during incidents there involving police."People have to find a more socially acceptable way to deal with their frustration, their anger and resentment.
Coast Guard responds for boat suffering dead battery on Lake Michigan near Port Washington
MILWAUKEE -- The Coast Guard on Monday, August 1st responded to a disabled boat on Lake Michigan near Port Washington.The call for this incident came in shortly before 6:00 p.m. -- after the boat sent a 'mayday' transmission.No one responded when Coast Guard officials tried to make contact with the boat, and an hour later, another 'mayday' transmission came in.Communication was then established between the boat and the Coast Guard.No one was hurt, and no one ended up being in distress.Officials with the Port Washington Fire Department towed the boat to shore.
MILWAUKEE -- The Coast Guard on Monday, August 1st responded to a disabled boat on Lake Michigan near Port Washington.The call for this incident came in shortly before 6:00 p.m. -- after the boat sent a 'mayday' transmission.No one responded when Coast Guard officials tried to make contact with the boat, and an hour later, another 'mayday' transmission came in.Communication was then established between the boat and the Coast Guard.No one was hurt, and no one ended up being in distress.Officials with the Port Washington Fire Department towed the boat to shore.
Russian ships displayed during DNC tribute to vets -- but it happened in 2012
Yes, Russian ships were displayed during a Democratic National Convention tribute to veterans.
Yes, Russian ships were displayed during a Democratic National Convention tribute to veterans.
"It's hard to survive in that water:" Officials in Sheboygan reassess safety after 2 men die in Lake Michigan
SHEBOYGAN -- Three friends were thrown into Lake Michigan by high waves Sunday, July 17th -- and only one survived.
SHEBOYGAN -- Three friends were thrown into Lake Michigan by high waves Sunday, July 17th -- and only one survived.
2 men remain missing, swept into water in Sheboygan; 10 rescue calls in 2 hours for Coast Guard
SHEBOYGAN -- Officials on Sunday night, July 17th suspended the search and recovery efforts in Lake Michigan near the South Pier after three fishermen were swept into the water by high waves.
SHEBOYGAN -- Officials on Sunday night, July 17th suspended the search and recovery efforts in Lake Michigan near the South Pier after three fishermen were swept into the water by high waves.
Video: Oak Creek sailor surprises his mother, captured everything on Facebook Live
OAK CREEK -- A sailor who calls Oak Creek home returned to surprise his mother on Saturday, July 2nd -- and her reaction is absolutely priceless.The sailor who started up the Facebook Live video is Foster Sommers.
OAK CREEK -- A sailor who calls Oak Creek home returned to surprise his mother on Saturday, July 2nd -- and her reaction is absolutely priceless.The sailor who started up the Facebook Live video is Foster Sommers.
Watching fireworks on the water is "awesome," but ignoring the rules can spoil the holiday
MILWAUKEE -- The water would be a popular spot Sunday, July 3rd ahead of and during the spectacular US Bank Fireworks Show -- and that meant an increased law enforcement presence.
MILWAUKEE -- The water would be a popular spot Sunday, July 3rd ahead of and during the spectacular US Bank Fireworks Show -- and that meant an increased law enforcement presence.
Celebrating freedom: Area vets give back to Stars and Stripes Honor Flight selling flags
MILWAUKEE -- Celebrating our nation's freedom by thanking those who fought for it.
MILWAUKEE -- Celebrating our nation's freedom by thanking those who fought for it.