US to build $1.6B Idaho facility for warships' nuclear waste
BOISE, Idaho — The Navy and U.S. Department of Energy have announced that they'll build a $1.65 billion facility at a nuclear site in eastern Idaho that will handle fuel waste from the nation's fleet of nuclear-powered warships.Officials on Tuesday said the new facility is needed at keeping nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines deployed.The facility will be built at the Energy Department's 890-square-mile site that includes the Idaho National Laboratory, considered the nation's primary lab for nuclear research.The decision concludes a lengthy environmental process that also looked at continuing using outdated facilities or overhauling them.Officials say the new facility will operate through at least 2060 and can handle a new type of spent-fuel shipping container used by the latest warships.
BOISE, Idaho — The Navy and U.S. Department of Energy have announced that they'll build a $1.65 billion facility at a nuclear site in eastern Idaho that will handle fuel waste from the nation's fleet of nuclear-powered warships.Officials on Tuesday said the new facility is needed at keeping nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines deployed.The facility will be built at the Energy Department's 890-square-mile site that includes the Idaho National Laboratory, considered the nation's primary lab for nuclear research.The decision concludes a lengthy environmental process that also looked at continuing using outdated facilities or overhauling them.Officials say the new facility will operate through at least 2060 and can handle a new type of spent-fuel shipping container used by the latest warships.
Bucks give back, spend time with members of U.S. Armed Forces: "Great to meet them and their kids"
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks gave back to some of those who deserve it the most -- members of the United States Armed Forces and veterans."It is awesome," Joey Zdroik said.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks gave back to some of those who deserve it the most -- members of the United States Armed Forces and veterans."It is awesome," Joey Zdroik said.
U.S. Navy to christen submarine Colorado at Connecticut shipyard
GROTON, Conn. — The Navy is preparing to christen its newest attack submarine in a Connecticut shipyard ceremony.The submarine becomes the USS Colorado once it is commissioned Saturday at the Electric Boat shipyard in Groton.Sponsored by Annie Mabus, the daughter of Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, the vessel is the 15th in the Virginia class of submarines.
GROTON, Conn. — The Navy is preparing to christen its newest attack submarine in a Connecticut shipyard ceremony.The submarine becomes the USS Colorado once it is commissioned Saturday at the Electric Boat shipyard in Groton.Sponsored by Annie Mabus, the daughter of Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, the vessel is the 15th in the Virginia class of submarines.
Navy's Zumwalt back underway after Panama Canal breakdown
The largest and most expensive destroyer built for the U.S. Navy has resumed its voyage after a breakdown in the Panama Canal.The Navy said Thursday that the USS Zumwalt departed Panama after repairs to the propulsion system by the ship's crew and a team from General Electric and the Naval Sea Systems Command.Lt.
The largest and most expensive destroyer built for the U.S. Navy has resumed its voyage after a breakdown in the Panama Canal.The Navy said Thursday that the USS Zumwalt departed Panama after repairs to the propulsion system by the ship's crew and a team from General Electric and the Naval Sea Systems Command.Lt.
U.S. Navy Blue Angels in Milwaukee to promote 2017 Air & Water Show
MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. Navy Blue Angels were in Milwaukee Wednesday, November 23rd -- gearing up for the 2017 Air & Water Show!The 2017 Milwaukee Air & Water Show will take place on July 15th and 16th, 2017.The show was canceled in 2016 due to national jet teams that often headline the event weren't available for the possible show dates, and a lack of funding.
MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. Navy Blue Angels were in Milwaukee Wednesday, November 23rd -- gearing up for the 2017 Air & Water Show!The 2017 Milwaukee Air & Water Show will take place on July 15th and 16th, 2017.The show was canceled in 2016 due to national jet teams that often headline the event weren't available for the possible show dates, and a lack of funding.
Stars and Stripes Honor Flight program marks 8 years since first mission to D.C. with veterans
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight program, based out of Port Washington on Sunday, November 20th are celebrating the program's eighth birthday.The program flies WII veterans, Korean War veterans and terminally ill veterans of any conflict on one day, all-expenses-paid trips to Washington, D.C. to see their memorials and experience a full day of honor and thanks.Mission number one took place on November 20th, 2008.Honor Flight officials said on Twitter Sunday: "4,818 vets later, we are still going strong!"
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight program, based out of Port Washington on Sunday, November 20th are celebrating the program's eighth birthday.The program flies WII veterans, Korean War veterans and terminally ill veterans of any conflict on one day, all-expenses-paid trips to Washington, D.C. to see their memorials and experience a full day of honor and thanks.Mission number one took place on November 20th, 2008.Honor Flight officials said on Twitter Sunday: "4,818 vets later, we are still going strong!"
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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.