National Guard Soldier from Brookfield recognized for heroism, helping young mother after crash
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Sgt.
BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Sgt.
"In very good spirits:" Wisconsin National Guard artillerymen return to U.S. from Afghanistan
SUSSEX (WITI) -- Approximately 40 Soldiers from Sussex, Wisconsin-based Battery A, 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery, landed safely in the United States December 2nd.
SUSSEX (WITI) -- Approximately 40 Soldiers from Sussex, Wisconsin-based Battery A, 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery, landed safely in the United States December 2nd.
Heading out on Lake Michigan? Dress for water temperature, not air temperature
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Our recent reprieve from bitterly cold temperatures means more people are heading back out onto Lake Michigan and other bodies of water.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Our recent reprieve from bitterly cold temperatures means more people are heading back out onto Lake Michigan and other bodies of water.
Coast Guard rescues stranded boaters off the Sheboygan County shore
SHEBOYGAN CO. (WITI) --The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has reached a boat that was taking on water in Lake Michigan -- off the Sheboygan County shore.
SHEBOYGAN CO. (WITI) --The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has reached a boat that was taking on water in Lake Michigan -- off the Sheboygan County shore.
Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers, Airmen take part in Ebola training at Volk Field
CAMP DOUGLAS (WITI) -- Two hand-selected teams of Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers and Airmen trained at Volk Field from October 30th through November 2nd to respond in the event of an Ebola outbreak in the state.The teams, known as Joint Healthcare Assistance Teams, could augment hospitals and medical professionals if the virus were to surface in Wisconsin.
CAMP DOUGLAS (WITI) -- Two hand-selected teams of Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers and Airmen trained at Volk Field from October 30th through November 2nd to respond in the event of an Ebola outbreak in the state.The teams, known as Joint Healthcare Assistance Teams, could augment hospitals and medical professionals if the virus were to surface in Wisconsin.
100 Wisconsin National Guard soldiers deploying to Afghanistan
SUPERIOR (AP) — Family, friends and dignitaries will gather at a middle school in Superior to mark the deployment of about 100 Wisconsin National Guard soldiers to Afghanistan.The 950th Engineer Company, which is headquartered in Superior, will deploy to eastern Afghanistan to clear roads and supply routes of improvised explosive devices.
SUPERIOR (AP) — Family, friends and dignitaries will gather at a middle school in Superior to mark the deployment of about 100 Wisconsin National Guard soldiers to Afghanistan.The 950th Engineer Company, which is headquartered in Superior, will deploy to eastern Afghanistan to clear roads and supply routes of improvised explosive devices.
Wisconsin DOT offers red "veteran" identifier for driver's licenses of service men, women
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Next month when we celebrate Veterans Day, former service men and women will want to be recognized.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Next month when we celebrate Veterans Day, former service men and women will want to be recognized.
THE LATEST: Sailboat "Wild Irish" has been located, owner of vessel not on board
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The U.S. Coast Guard confirms a boat from Milwaukee that had been reported missing was located about nine miles off the shore from the city.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The U.S. Coast Guard confirms a boat from Milwaukee that had been reported missing was located about nine miles off the shore from the city.
Benefits & more: Milwaukee County offers help to aging veterans
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds of veterans spent their day at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center on Monday, September 15th -- it was the second year of the “Connecting Aging Veterans to their Benefits" fair.Dozens of organizations set up booths throughout the building, each with information on different benefits or programs available to veterans.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds of veterans spent their day at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center on Monday, September 15th -- it was the second year of the “Connecting Aging Veterans to their Benefits" fair.Dozens of organizations set up booths throughout the building, each with information on different benefits or programs available to veterans.
VIDEO: On a mission to cross Lake Michigan, kayaker rescued by U.S. Coast Guard
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes unit rescued a 31-year-old kayaker from Lake Michigan on Monday, September 1st after he activated his personal locator beacon.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes unit rescued a 31-year-old kayaker from Lake Michigan on Monday, September 1st after he activated his personal locator beacon.
Boat yard now a crime lab: Coast Guard, police respond to "boat in distress"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) --The U.S. Coast Guard and Milwaukee Police are investigating an accident on Lake Michigan that happened Thursday night, August 14th that sent three to the hospital.A group of fisherman were on their way back from a fishing trip to McKinley Marina when their boat ran head on into a wall of rocks and steel.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) --The U.S. Coast Guard and Milwaukee Police are investigating an accident on Lake Michigan that happened Thursday night, August 14th that sent three to the hospital.A group of fisherman were on their way back from a fishing trip to McKinley Marina when their boat ran head on into a wall of rocks and steel.
Three people injured: Coast Guard responds to "boat in distress" in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police and the U.S. Coast Guard were called out to a report of a "boat in distress" on Thursday night, August 14th.The call came in around 9:30 p.m. -- and this was occurring near Milwaukee's lakefront, in an area off-shore from the War Memorial and the Milwaukee Art Museum.The four occupants of a 25-foot cabin cruiser were located and transported to McKinley Marina by the coast guard.Three of the occupants, a 90-year-old male and two males in their 60's were transported to a local hospital for treatment of non life threatening injuries.The operator of the vessel will be tested for his blood alcohol content as is standard practice in accidents of this type.Milwaukee police say the boat had collided with the outer break wall just east of the War Memorial.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police and the U.S. Coast Guard were called out to a report of a "boat in distress" on Thursday night, August 14th.The call came in around 9:30 p.m. -- and this was occurring near Milwaukee's lakefront, in an area off-shore from the War Memorial and the Milwaukee Art Museum.The four occupants of a 25-foot cabin cruiser were located and transported to McKinley Marina by the coast guard.Three of the occupants, a 90-year-old male and two males in their 60's were transported to a local hospital for treatment of non life threatening injuries.The operator of the vessel will be tested for his blood alcohol content as is standard practice in accidents of this type.Milwaukee police say the boat had collided with the outer break wall just east of the War Memorial.
Nine-year-old boy & 2 family members adrift in waters of Green Bay...reunited with their rescuers Tuesday
WHEELING, ILLINOIS (WITI) -- A nine-year-old Chicago area boy was adrift in the waters of Green Bay with two family members for more than 15 hours!
WHEELING, ILLINOIS (WITI) -- A nine-year-old Chicago area boy was adrift in the waters of Green Bay with two family members for more than 15 hours!
TISSUE ALERT: Best surprise ever for the mother of a young Marine!
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (WITI) -- When one of our nation's servicemen or women return home from duty overseas, they often surprise their spouses or children.
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (WITI) -- When one of our nation's servicemen or women return home from duty overseas, they often surprise their spouses or children.
Reunited after two years, Marine and his military dog reunited in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's common to see folks hugging when they reunite at the airport.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's common to see folks hugging when they reunite at the airport.
Court-martial to be held for Coast Guard officer accused of abusing colleague in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A court-martial will be held for a U.S. Coast Guard officer accused of having abusive sexual contact with a female colleague while stationed in Milwaukee.The Coast Guard announced Thursday the decision to refer charges against Petty Officer 3rd Class Joshua M.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A court-martial will be held for a U.S. Coast Guard officer accused of having abusive sexual contact with a female colleague while stationed in Milwaukee.The Coast Guard announced Thursday the decision to refer charges against Petty Officer 3rd Class Joshua M.
Rescued: Coast Guard and Good Samaritan assist two men after their boat took on water
PORT WASHINGTON (WITI) -- The Coast Guard and a Good Samaritan rescued two men near Port Washington, Wisconsin, after their 18-foot pleasure craft began taking on water Tuesday morning, July 8th.The names of the men are not being released.Just after 9 a.m., watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan in Milwaukee received a report of an 18-foot black and white vessel that was taking on water about three miles east of the Port Washington pier heads with two men on board.Sector Lake Michigan dispatched a Coast Guard Station Sheboygan, Wisconsin, boat crew aboard a 45-foot response boat and a Coast Guard Air Facility Waukegan, Illinois, aircrew aboard a Dolphin helicopter.They also issued an urgent marine information broadcast, that advises other boaters of the situation, asks them to keep a sharp lookout, to report all sightings to the nearest Coast Guard unit and to assist if possible.The commercial fishing vessel Vans Catch II responded to the UMIB and assisted both men off the stricken vessel.The response boat crew arrived on scene just after 9:45 a.m., local time and transferred both men from Vans Catch II, dewatered the sinking pleasure craft and placed it in a stern tow.The men and their vessel were taken to the Port Washington Harbor boat ramp by the response boat crew.There were no reports of any injuries or pollution and both men were wearing their life jackets."This is a great example of helping out your fellow boaters," said Mike Baron, the recreational boating safety specialist for the Coast Guard 9th District in Cleveland. "It also highlights the importance of inspecting your vessel before leaving the dock.
PORT WASHINGTON (WITI) -- The Coast Guard and a Good Samaritan rescued two men near Port Washington, Wisconsin, after their 18-foot pleasure craft began taking on water Tuesday morning, July 8th.The names of the men are not being released.Just after 9 a.m., watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan in Milwaukee received a report of an 18-foot black and white vessel that was taking on water about three miles east of the Port Washington pier heads with two men on board.Sector Lake Michigan dispatched a Coast Guard Station Sheboygan, Wisconsin, boat crew aboard a 45-foot response boat and a Coast Guard Air Facility Waukegan, Illinois, aircrew aboard a Dolphin helicopter.They also issued an urgent marine information broadcast, that advises other boaters of the situation, asks them to keep a sharp lookout, to report all sightings to the nearest Coast Guard unit and to assist if possible.The commercial fishing vessel Vans Catch II responded to the UMIB and assisted both men off the stricken vessel.The response boat crew arrived on scene just after 9:45 a.m., local time and transferred both men from Vans Catch II, dewatered the sinking pleasure craft and placed it in a stern tow.The men and their vessel were taken to the Port Washington Harbor boat ramp by the response boat crew.There were no reports of any injuries or pollution and both men were wearing their life jackets."This is a great example of helping out your fellow boaters," said Mike Baron, the recreational boating safety specialist for the Coast Guard 9th District in Cleveland. "It also highlights the importance of inspecting your vessel before leaving the dock.
Weekend air show featuring exciting performers: "We have a world class air show"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Whether you're looking at the lake or searching the skies, along Milwaukee's lakefront, this weekend, you'll almost certainly get a peek at the air and water show.Friday, people gather on a bluff, near Lake Michigan, getting a peek at a peculiar practice.One onlooker says he is getting a look at what the weekend show is going to be like.Meanwhile, below the bluff, tents line the lakefront near Bradford Beach, as the Milwaukee Air and Water Show settles in for another annual performance."We have a world class air show, right here, on the shores of Lake Michigan," said Rogers, airshow president.Rogers says for the first time in four years, the Blue Angels will be sliding through the blue skies."It's been four years since the Blue Angels have performed here.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Whether you're looking at the lake or searching the skies, along Milwaukee's lakefront, this weekend, you'll almost certainly get a peek at the air and water show.Friday, people gather on a bluff, near Lake Michigan, getting a peek at a peculiar practice.One onlooker says he is getting a look at what the weekend show is going to be like.Meanwhile, below the bluff, tents line the lakefront near Bradford Beach, as the Milwaukee Air and Water Show settles in for another annual performance."We have a world class air show, right here, on the shores of Lake Michigan," said Rogers, airshow president.Rogers says for the first time in four years, the Blue Angels will be sliding through the blue skies."It's been four years since the Blue Angels have performed here.
Behind the scenes with the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You might have heard the sound of jets in the air on Thursday -- that's because the Blue Angels are in town!The Navy’s Blue Angels crew is getting ready for the Milwaukee Air and Water show this weekend.Since their arrival Wednesday afternoon, they have two demonstrations scheduled and several maintenance checks to complete before they hit the skies for the Milwaukee crowd.“Without us checking the planes, the pilots wouldn't be able to do what they do and be mishap free,” said AE2 (AW/SW) Steven Hart, The Blue Angels Crew Chief.Blue Angel Pilot, Major Brandon Cordill, says they have quite the show planned -- starting with some maneuvers from the plane known as "Fat Albert,” into some complicated maneuvers from the jets, and wrapping up with the "Delta Formation" which involves all 6 jets at once.“When we're in the air it’s very different than what the crowd is experiencing.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You might have heard the sound of jets in the air on Thursday -- that's because the Blue Angels are in town!The Navy’s Blue Angels crew is getting ready for the Milwaukee Air and Water show this weekend.Since their arrival Wednesday afternoon, they have two demonstrations scheduled and several maintenance checks to complete before they hit the skies for the Milwaukee crowd.“Without us checking the planes, the pilots wouldn't be able to do what they do and be mishap free,” said AE2 (AW/SW) Steven Hart, The Blue Angels Crew Chief.Blue Angel Pilot, Major Brandon Cordill, says they have quite the show planned -- starting with some maneuvers from the plane known as "Fat Albert,” into some complicated maneuvers from the jets, and wrapping up with the "Delta Formation" which involves all 6 jets at once.“When we're in the air it’s very different than what the crowd is experiencing.
Up in the air: FOX6's Ted Perry gets chance to fly with Navy's Blue Angels
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels are in town gearing up for this weekend's Milwaukee Air and Water Show on the lakefront.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels are in town gearing up for this weekend's Milwaukee Air and Water Show on the lakefront.