Sen. Baldwin, Gov. Evers want Wisconsin National Guard sex assault policy review
MADISON -- Democratic Gov.
MADISON -- Democratic Gov.
Wisconsin Guard: No problem with Illinois rep's criticism of Evers' troop withdrawal at border
MADISON — The Wisconsin National Guard has decided an Illinois congressman who serves as a Guard member did nothing wrong when he criticized Gov.
MADISON — The Wisconsin National Guard has decided an Illinois congressman who serves as a Guard member did nothing wrong when he criticized Gov.
National Guard probing Illinois congressman's criticism of Evers' withdrawal of troops from border
MADISON — Wisconsin National Guard officials said Tuesday they're looking into whether to punish an Illinois congressman who belongs to the Wisconsin detachment for criticizing Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin National Guard officials said Tuesday they're looking into whether to punish an Illinois congressman who belongs to the Wisconsin detachment for criticizing Gov.
Feds: Coast Guard lieutenant compiled hit list of lawmakers
WASHINGTON — A Coast Guard lieutenant who was arrested last week is a "domestic terrorist" who drafted an email discussing biological attacks and had what appeared to be a hit list that included prominent Democrats and media figures, prosecutors said in court papers.Christopher Hasson is due to appear Thursday in federal court in Maryland after his arrest on gun and drug offenses, but prosecutors say those charges are the "proverbial tip of the iceberg."
WASHINGTON — A Coast Guard lieutenant who was arrested last week is a "domestic terrorist" who drafted an email discussing biological attacks and had what appeared to be a hit list that included prominent Democrats and media figures, prosecutors said in court papers.Christopher Hasson is due to appear Thursday in federal court in Maryland after his arrest on gun and drug offenses, but prosecutors say those charges are the "proverbial tip of the iceberg."
Senate majority leader demands review of National Guard assault policies after meeting with soldier
MADISON — A powerful Wisconsin legislator has demanded a detailed review of the state National Guard's sexual harassment and assault policies after meeting with a soldier who alleges she was sexually harassed and the perpetrator was never punished.U.S. Air Force investigators are already investigating allegations of sexual assault and harassment within a Wisconsin Air National Guard security unit at the urging of U.S. Sen.
MADISON — A powerful Wisconsin legislator has demanded a detailed review of the state National Guard's sexual harassment and assault policies after meeting with a soldier who alleges she was sexually harassed and the perpetrator was never punished.U.S. Air Force investigators are already investigating allegations of sexual assault and harassment within a Wisconsin Air National Guard security unit at the urging of U.S. Sen.
Navy to honor first female fighter pilot with first female-piloted flyover at funeral
NORFOLK, Va. - The Navy plans to conduct its first ever all-female flyover to honor the life of a female pioneer in Naval aviation.The tribute will be part of the funeral service for retired Navy Captain Rosemary Mariner, who passed away on January 24th following a long fight with cancer.
NORFOLK, Va. - The Navy plans to conduct its first ever all-female flyover to honor the life of a female pioneer in Naval aviation.The tribute will be part of the funeral service for retired Navy Captain Rosemary Mariner, who passed away on January 24th following a long fight with cancer.
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.
