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.
Boat towed to South Milwaukee Yacht Club after taking on water on Lake Michigan
SOUTH MILWAUKEE -- A boat had to be towed to the South Milwaukee Yacht Club on Tuesday night, July 3 after taking on water on Lake Michigan.Coast Guard officials say five people were on board the 22-foot boat at the time.A good Samaritan, the Coast Guard, South Milwaukee police (with a patrol boat) and South Milwaukee Fire Department assisted.No one was hurt.
SOUTH MILWAUKEE -- A boat had to be towed to the South Milwaukee Yacht Club on Tuesday night, July 3 after taking on water on Lake Michigan.Coast Guard officials say five people were on board the 22-foot boat at the time.A good Samaritan, the Coast Guard, South Milwaukee police (with a patrol boat) and South Milwaukee Fire Department assisted.No one was hurt.
Missing cruise employee who fell overboard found alive, 21 miles north of Cuba
MIAMI – The U.S. Coast Guard says a cruise ship crew member who was missing for nearly 24 hours was found out in the ocean north of Cuba with no injuries and in stable condition.About half an hour after passengers aboard the Norwegian Getaway cruise ship docked in Miami, the U.S. Coast Guard got word that a crewmember who went overboard Saturday afternoon northwest of Cuba had been found alive and well out in the ocean waters by another cruise ship.
MIAMI – The U.S. Coast Guard says a cruise ship crew member who was missing for nearly 24 hours was found out in the ocean north of Cuba with no injuries and in stable condition.About half an hour after passengers aboard the Norwegian Getaway cruise ship docked in Miami, the U.S. Coast Guard got word that a crewmember who went overboard Saturday afternoon northwest of Cuba had been found alive and well out in the ocean waters by another cruise ship.
'A little scared:' Green Bay parents share their fears for, pride in their son who is now a Marine
SAN DIEGO -- Graduation season is full of excitement for the young men and women celebrating a milestone, but it’s often bittersweet for parents.
SAN DIEGO -- Graduation season is full of excitement for the young men and women celebrating a milestone, but it’s often bittersweet for parents.
2 dozen Wisconsin National Guard members head to Arizona to assist in securing border
ARIZONA -- Approximately two dozen Wisconsin National Guard members are headed to the southwest border to assist the Arizona National Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.According to a news release from Wisconsin National Guard officials, Arizona officials requested the state’s support in securing its border with Mexico, and Wisconsin troops will work with the Arizona National Guard as it supports the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.The release states in April, President Donald Trump directed the Department of Defense to support the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to secure the nation’s southern border.
ARIZONA -- Approximately two dozen Wisconsin National Guard members are headed to the southwest border to assist the Arizona National Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.According to a news release from Wisconsin National Guard officials, Arizona officials requested the state’s support in securing its border with Mexico, and Wisconsin troops will work with the Arizona National Guard as it supports the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.The release states in April, President Donald Trump directed the Department of Defense to support the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to secure the nation’s southern border.
Caught on camera: Marine surprises his sister at Waukesha dance recital
WAUKESHA -- Cameras captured the happy homecoming of a young Marine in dress blues in Waukesha.
WAUKESHA -- Cameras captured the happy homecoming of a young Marine in dress blues in Waukesha.
President Trump: America is safe because Coast Guard is 'strong'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says America is safe because the U.S. Coast Guard is "strong."President Trump calls the Coast Guard the "elite force" that defends borders, patrols the waters, protects U.S. cities and keeps enemies at bay.He spoke Friday while presiding over a Coast Guard change-of-command ceremony in Washington.Adm.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says America is safe because the U.S. Coast Guard is "strong."President Trump calls the Coast Guard the "elite force" that defends borders, patrols the waters, protects U.S. cities and keeps enemies at bay.He spoke Friday while presiding over a Coast Guard change-of-command ceremony in Washington.Adm.
Witness the tough journey of a Wisconsin man becoming a Marine; 'It’s made him much stronger'
SAN DIEGO -- The Marine Corps is one of the smallest of all the military branches and Marines will tell you, the toughest.
SAN DIEGO -- The Marine Corps is one of the smallest of all the military branches and Marines will tell you, the toughest.
Coast Guard: Don't keep details about boat trips a secret
CHICAGO — The U.S. Coast Guard is asking boaters going out on Lake Michigan and other waterways not to keep where they're going a secret.The Coast Guard is urging boaters to file a "float plan" with someone on land and download the Coast Guard Boating Safety social media app.A press release says such measures are crucial because response agencies don't always search for people who aren't reported "missing, in distress or overdue."Float plans include information the Coast Guard would need for a search such as names of the people aboard a boat, a description of the boat, and planned route.Kayakers, fishermen, canoeists and jet skiers are also urged to leave float plans with it a relative or friend on land.
CHICAGO — The U.S. Coast Guard is asking boaters going out on Lake Michigan and other waterways not to keep where they're going a secret.The Coast Guard is urging boaters to file a "float plan" with someone on land and download the Coast Guard Boating Safety social media app.A press release says such measures are crucial because response agencies don't always search for people who aren't reported "missing, in distress or overdue."Float plans include information the Coast Guard would need for a search such as names of the people aboard a boat, a description of the boat, and planned route.Kayakers, fishermen, canoeists and jet skiers are also urged to leave float plans with it a relative or friend on land.
President Trump to award Medal of Honor to Navy SEAL for daring rescue
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will award the Medal of Honor to a Navy SEAL who oversaw a daring 2002 assault and rescue mission on a snowy Afghanistan mountaintop.The White House says President Trump will present the award this month to Master Chief Special Warfare Operator Britt K.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will award the Medal of Honor to a Navy SEAL who oversaw a daring 2002 assault and rescue mission on a snowy Afghanistan mountaintop.The White House says President Trump will present the award this month to Master Chief Special Warfare Operator Britt K.
WWII vet laid to rest nearly 70 years after his death
DELAVAN -- The remains of a 22-year-old Marine who was killed in World War II was buried with full military honors more than 70 years after his death.Marine Corps Reserve Corporal Raymond A.
DELAVAN -- The remains of a 22-year-old Marine who was killed in World War II was buried with full military honors more than 70 years after his death.Marine Corps Reserve Corporal Raymond A.
Navy: SEALs tested positive for illicit drugs
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Navy says members of its SEAL teams have tested positive for illegal drugs.The Navy released a statement Friday saying 11 members of its Naval Special Warfare units on the East Coast tested positive for "controlled substances."According to a Navy official, the drug was cocaine, and commanders are investigating to determine if all the alleged offenses happened at the same place and time.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Navy says members of its SEAL teams have tested positive for illegal drugs.The Navy released a statement Friday saying 11 members of its Naval Special Warfare units on the East Coast tested positive for "controlled substances."According to a Navy official, the drug was cocaine, and commanders are investigating to determine if all the alleged offenses happened at the same place and time.
'A very moving experience:' People gather to honor WWII Marine whose remains were recently ID'd
MADISON -- It's a reunion that was 75 years in the making.
MADISON -- It's a reunion that was 75 years in the making.