Wisconsin National Guard general won’t oust whistleblower until probe ends
MADISON — The Wisconsin National Guard’s top commander won’t finalize the discharge of a whistleblower who triggered two federal investigations into sexual assault in his unit until an investigation into whether the move amounts to retaliation.Maj.
MADISON — The Wisconsin National Guard’s top commander won’t finalize the discharge of a whistleblower who triggered two federal investigations into sexual assault in his unit until an investigation into whether the move amounts to retaliation.Maj.
National Guard launches investigation in Wisconsin discharge
MADISON — U.S. Sen.
MADISON — U.S. Sen.
Red Arrow troops return from Afghanistan
MADISON — About 200 soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s Red Arrow Brigade are back in the United States after a stint in Afghanistan.The soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry returned to Fort Bliss in Texas on Sunday.
MADISON — About 200 soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s Red Arrow Brigade are back in the United States after a stint in Afghanistan.The soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry returned to Fort Bliss in Texas on Sunday.
Baldwin asks DOD to investigate Wisconsin discharge decision
MADISON, Wis. — U.S. Sen.
MADISON, Wis. — U.S. Sen.
Oostburg man accused of making terrorist threat on social media: 'It did provoke a disturbance'
OOSTBURG -- An Oostburg man accused of making threats of terrorism to local schools went before a judge in Sheboygan County on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 6.
OOSTBURG -- An Oostburg man accused of making threats of terrorism to local schools went before a judge in Sheboygan County on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 6.
150 Wisconsin National Guard soldiers set to deploy to Middle East this fall
SPOONER, Wis. -- Approximately 150 soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 829th Engineer Company will deploy to the Middle East this fall.According to a news release from the Wisconsin National Guard, headquartered in Spooner with a detachment in Ashland, the 829th will mobilize to U.S. Central Command as a versatile construction element in support of an engineer battalion from Indiana.The 829th most recently deployed to Afghanistan in 2013-14, but also deployed to Iraq in 2003-04 and again in 2009-10.
SPOONER, Wis. -- Approximately 150 soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 829th Engineer Company will deploy to the Middle East this fall.According to a news release from the Wisconsin National Guard, headquartered in Spooner with a detachment in Ashland, the 829th will mobilize to U.S. Central Command as a versatile construction element in support of an engineer battalion from Indiana.The 829th most recently deployed to Afghanistan in 2013-14, but also deployed to Iraq in 2003-04 and again in 2009-10.
Gov. Evers authorizes Wisconsin National Guard to help with Hurricane Dorian response
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers on Friday, Aug. 30 signed an executive order authorizing Major General Don Dunbar, Wisconsin’s adjutant general, to call elements of the Wisconsin National Guard to state active duty to assist civil authorities in Florida impacted by Hurricane Dorian.The order also directed all state agencies to assist the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs in responding to the situation.“Coming together and helping others in their time of need is what Wisconsinites do," said Governor Evers in a news release. "The members of the Wisconsin National Guard stand ready to help Florida as the state and its people prepare to face this dangerous storm and recover from the damage it may inflict upon them.
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers on Friday, Aug. 30 signed an executive order authorizing Major General Don Dunbar, Wisconsin’s adjutant general, to call elements of the Wisconsin National Guard to state active duty to assist civil authorities in Florida impacted by Hurricane Dorian.The order also directed all state agencies to assist the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs in responding to the situation.“Coming together and helping others in their time of need is what Wisconsinites do," said Governor Evers in a news release. "The members of the Wisconsin National Guard stand ready to help Florida as the state and its people prepare to face this dangerous storm and recover from the damage it may inflict upon them.
Wisconsin National Guard mobilizes troops to assist authorities in the wake of severe weather
MILWAUKEE -- Approximately two dozen Wisconsin Army National Guard soldiers reported for state active duty Monday, July 22 to assist civil authorities in Langlade County after severe storms resulted in damage to infrastructure and utilities.The National Guard troops were delivering water to distribution points in Langlade County to provide residents with water to flush septic systems and for other purposes.Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- Approximately two dozen Wisconsin Army National Guard soldiers reported for state active duty Monday, July 22 to assist civil authorities in Langlade County after severe storms resulted in damage to infrastructure and utilities.The National Guard troops were delivering water to distribution points in Langlade County to provide residents with water to flush septic systems and for other purposes.Gov.
US Coast Guard responds to overturned boat in Racine harbor
RACINE -- The U.S. Coast Guard responded to an overturned boat in the Racine Harbor on Saturday afternoon, July 20.Officials tell FOX6 News one man was on board and went into the water.Authorities say the man is expected to be OK.The Racine Fire Department was also called to the scene.
RACINE -- The U.S. Coast Guard responded to an overturned boat in the Racine Harbor on Saturday afternoon, July 20.Officials tell FOX6 News one man was on board and went into the water.Authorities say the man is expected to be OK.The Racine Fire Department was also called to the scene.
Wisconsin National Guard drone crashes near Volk Field
MADISON — The Wisconsin National Guard is trying to determine how a drone crashed near Volk Field.The Guard issued a news release Thursday, July 18 saying a RQ-7 Shadow drone lost its link to its operator at Volk Field on Wednesday afternoon about two miles northwest of the base during a training exercise.The drone went down into trees south of Interstate 90/94 between Oakdale and Camp Douglas.
MADISON — The Wisconsin National Guard is trying to determine how a drone crashed near Volk Field.The Guard issued a news release Thursday, July 18 saying a RQ-7 Shadow drone lost its link to its operator at Volk Field on Wednesday afternoon about two miles northwest of the base during a training exercise.The drone went down into trees south of Interstate 90/94 between Oakdale and Camp Douglas.
Wisconsin National Guard plans disaster training exercise
MADISON — People in Monroe and Juneau counties can expect to see more military vehicles on the road and aircraft overhead this week as the Wisconsin National Guard runs a massive disaster training exercise.The exercise, dubbed Patriot North, is set to begin Monday and run through Thursday at Volk Field in Camp Douglas and Fort McCoy in Tomah.The training is designed to help civilian emergency management officials and first responders coordinate with the military in a host of disaster scenarios including high winds, evacuations and a storm surge collapsing buildings and causing mass casualties.The training will involve more than 700 civilians, volunteers and military personnel from more than 20 states.
MADISON — People in Monroe and Juneau counties can expect to see more military vehicles on the road and aircraft overhead this week as the Wisconsin National Guard runs a massive disaster training exercise.The exercise, dubbed Patriot North, is set to begin Monday and run through Thursday at Volk Field in Camp Douglas and Fort McCoy in Tomah.The training is designed to help civilian emergency management officials and first responders coordinate with the military in a host of disaster scenarios including high winds, evacuations and a storm surge collapsing buildings and causing mass casualties.The training will involve more than 700 civilians, volunteers and military personnel from more than 20 states.
Grab a tissue: Young Wisconsin Marine surprises siblings after getting home from leave
MILWAUKEE -- A 19-year-old Wisconsin Marine surprised his siblings after getting home from leave on Wednesday, July 3.It was a moment for tissues Jonathan Czaplewski caught his sister and brother a bit off guard while they were out at a restaurant.Meanwhile, on this Fourth of July, Czaplewski was also given a special honor to lead the Milwaukee HOG Chapter in the Wauwatosa Fourth of July parade.Czaplewski is set to be deployed to Okinawa, Japan later this month.
MILWAUKEE -- A 19-year-old Wisconsin Marine surprised his siblings after getting home from leave on Wednesday, July 3.It was a moment for tissues Jonathan Czaplewski caught his sister and brother a bit off guard while they were out at a restaurant.Meanwhile, on this Fourth of July, Czaplewski was also given a special honor to lead the Milwaukee HOG Chapter in the Wauwatosa Fourth of July parade.Czaplewski is set to be deployed to Okinawa, Japan later this month.
Man accused of stealing $400K+ sailboat from Sheboygan Yacht Club, described it as 'a beautiful ride'
SHEBOYGAN -- A Sheboygan man is now charged in connection with the theft of a sailboat from the Sheboygan Yacht Club.
SHEBOYGAN -- A Sheboygan man is now charged in connection with the theft of a sailboat from the Sheboygan Yacht Club.
Workers in Menomonee Falls who are visually impaired, pack supply kits for Wisconsin National Guard
MENOMONEE FALLS -- A Menomonee Falls company is serving a key role for those who serve our country, while at the same time, creating jobs for those who are blind and visually impaired.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- A Menomonee Falls company is serving a key role for those who serve our country, while at the same time, creating jobs for those who are blind and visually impaired.
Federal officials to review Wisconsin Guard assault protocol
MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
Wisconsin National Guard tracks 52 sexual assault complaints
MADISON — Wisconsin National Guard officials recorded more than 50 reports of sexual assault between 2013 and 2017.The Guard's sexual assault response coordinator, Robert Brania, told reporters during a question-and-answer session Thursday that investigators have taken 52 reports during those years.Twenty were so-called "restricted" reports in which the alleged victim requests confidentiality and no investigation is launched.Thirty reports were "unrestricted" reports where the alleged victim doesn't request confidentiality and the incident is referred to police.
MADISON — Wisconsin National Guard officials recorded more than 50 reports of sexual assault between 2013 and 2017.The Guard's sexual assault response coordinator, Robert Brania, told reporters during a question-and-answer session Thursday that investigators have taken 52 reports during those years.Twenty were so-called "restricted" reports in which the alleged victim requests confidentiality and no investigation is launched.Thirty reports were "unrestricted" reports where the alleged victim doesn't request confidentiality and the incident is referred to police.
Marine's remains returned home 70 years after his death
OKLAHOMA CITY -- A member of America's greatest generation is headed back home 70 years after he died serving his country.Corporal Claire Goldtrap, 21, was killed in the Pacific during World War II.
OKLAHOMA CITY -- A member of America's greatest generation is headed back home 70 years after he died serving his country.Corporal Claire Goldtrap, 21, was killed in the Pacific during World War II.
Naval medals stolen from elderly veteran’s Virginia Beach home
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Precious, irreplaceable items were stolen out of an elderly man’s home in Virginia Beach.Veteran Michael Gaughan, 76, sometimes uses a walker to get around.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Precious, irreplaceable items were stolen out of an elderly man’s home in Virginia Beach.Veteran Michael Gaughan, 76, sometimes uses a walker to get around.