Government shutdown affects agencies in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Layoff notices to federal employees numbered in the hundreds on Tuesday, October 1st, as the government shut down after the House of Representatives and the Senate could not agree on a spending plan by the midnight deadline.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Layoff notices to federal employees numbered in the hundreds on Tuesday, October 1st, as the government shut down after the House of Representatives and the Senate could not agree on a spending plan by the midnight deadline.
Unique program at UWM helping veterans adjust to civilian life
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It can be difficult to leave a career you know for something entirely different.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It can be difficult to leave a career you know for something entirely different.
Veterans on Day Four of walk from Milwaukee to Los Angeles
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The road ahead is long for Tom Voss and Anthony Anderson.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The road ahead is long for Tom Voss and Anthony Anderson.
Divers recover body of man from Milwaukee River
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police divers recovered the body of an adult male from the Milwaukee River shortly before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20th.Divers and Marine Unit officers had been searching the river near E.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police divers recovered the body of an adult male from the Milwaukee River shortly before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20th.Divers and Marine Unit officers had been searching the river near E.
Navy: 8 injured, 1 seriously, in explosion at N.J. base's boathouse
(CNN) -- Eight people were injured -- one seriously -- in an explosion at a naval weapons station's boathouse in New Jersey Tuesday morning, the U.S. Navy said.The blast at Naval Weapons Station Earle happened at about 9 a.m. while workers were performing maintenance on a vessel, the Navy said in a news release.Though all eight were taken to hospitals, none has life-threatening injuries, and by early Tuesday afternoon, one of the eight had been treated and released, the Navy said.Seven workers suffered minor injuries, mostly from smoke inhalation, the Navy said."The situation is stabilized.
(CNN) -- Eight people were injured -- one seriously -- in an explosion at a naval weapons station's boathouse in New Jersey Tuesday morning, the U.S. Navy said.The blast at Naval Weapons Station Earle happened at about 9 a.m. while workers were performing maintenance on a vessel, the Navy said in a news release.Though all eight were taken to hospitals, none has life-threatening injuries, and by early Tuesday afternoon, one of the eight had been treated and released, the Navy said.Seven workers suffered minor injuries, mostly from smoke inhalation, the Navy said."The situation is stabilized.
Obama says backlog reduced in veterans' disability claims
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama unveiled initiatives Saturday in education and health for war veterans and highlighted how his administration has reduced by 20% the government's woeful backlog of veterans' disability claims."We're turning the tide.
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama unveiled initiatives Saturday in education and health for war veterans and highlighted how his administration has reduced by 20% the government's woeful backlog of veterans' disability claims."We're turning the tide.
World War II veterans get opportunity to fly bombers again
RACINE (WITI) -- The B-17 "Flying Fortress" bomber is one of the most iconic aircraft of World War II, and on Saturday, July 27th, 12 veterans will get a chance to fly it again.This is made possible through the "Wings of Freedom Tour."The veterans are all members of the 8th Air Force.
RACINE (WITI) -- The B-17 "Flying Fortress" bomber is one of the most iconic aircraft of World War II, and on Saturday, July 27th, 12 veterans will get a chance to fly it again.This is made possible through the "Wings of Freedom Tour."The veterans are all members of the 8th Air Force.
Raffle held to fund Milwaukee Marine Corps Birthday Ball
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In an effort to raise funds for Milwaukee’s 2013 Marine Corps Birthday Ball, Ride Entertainment Group (REG) kicks off a raffle to win a 2013 Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster motorcycle on Friday, July 26th.The raffle is the first in a series of events and activities to support the local November 9th Ball.Each year in cities across the nation, Marine Corps units host a formal ceremony marking the founding of the Marine Corps.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In an effort to raise funds for Milwaukee’s 2013 Marine Corps Birthday Ball, Ride Entertainment Group (REG) kicks off a raffle to win a 2013 Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster motorcycle on Friday, July 26th.The raffle is the first in a series of events and activities to support the local November 9th Ball.Each year in cities across the nation, Marine Corps units host a formal ceremony marking the founding of the Marine Corps.
44 evacuated after rig blows out in Gulf of Mexico
(CNN) -- Forty-four workers were evacuated from a natural gas platform in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday after a blowout occurred, according to officials.Crew members aboard the Hercules 265 were preparing the well for production when they hit an unexpected pocket of gas.No injuries were reported.Officials had said earlier that 47 workers were evacuated.While gas is flowing from the well, "no oil is being released," according to the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement.The platform, about 60 miles southwest of Grand Isle, Louisiana, is leased by Houston-based Walter Oil & Gas Corporation.
(CNN) -- Forty-four workers were evacuated from a natural gas platform in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday after a blowout occurred, according to officials.Crew members aboard the Hercules 265 were preparing the well for production when they hit an unexpected pocket of gas.No injuries were reported.Officials had said earlier that 47 workers were evacuated.While gas is flowing from the well, "no oil is being released," according to the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement.The platform, about 60 miles southwest of Grand Isle, Louisiana, is leased by Houston-based Walter Oil & Gas Corporation.
Skydive Midwest hosts free tandem jumps for veterans
STURTEVANT (WITI) -- Skydive Midwest in Sturtevant this weekend hosted "Tandem for the Troops."The event allows disabled and adventurous veterans the ability to participate in a free, tandem skydive.Illinois native Marine Corporal Larry Bailey jumped yesterday.
STURTEVANT (WITI) -- Skydive Midwest in Sturtevant this weekend hosted "Tandem for the Troops."The event allows disabled and adventurous veterans the ability to participate in a free, tandem skydive.Illinois native Marine Corporal Larry Bailey jumped yesterday.
"Thank you" stickers mean plenty to veterans who receive them
MEDFORD, Mass. (FOX) -- "Thank you for your service." It's a simple message with so much meaning.
MEDFORD, Mass. (FOX) -- "Thank you for your service." It's a simple message with so much meaning.
Navy, Marines to publish information on sexual assault cases
(CNN) -- CNN has learned that the Navy and Marine Corps will begin publishing their own version of a sex offenders list as part of new effort to crack down on sexual assault in the military.The Navy and Marines each will start posting on their homepages the results of courts martial, including sexual assault proceedings in the services.
(CNN) -- CNN has learned that the Navy and Marine Corps will begin publishing their own version of a sex offenders list as part of new effort to crack down on sexual assault in the military.The Navy and Marines each will start posting on their homepages the results of courts martial, including sexual assault proceedings in the services.
Easter Seals, Dryhootch open support center for veterans
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- For many deployed military members, returning home can be a challenging time.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- For many deployed military members, returning home can be a challenging time.
Coast Guard to search water in Kenosha through the night
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police responded Monday, June 17th to a report of a man in the water near North Pier in Kenosha.The Coast Guard and Kenosha Fire Department also responded.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police responded Monday, June 17th to a report of a man in the water near North Pier in Kenosha.The Coast Guard and Kenosha Fire Department also responded.
Navy football players investigated in sex assault complaint
(CNN) -- Three football players at the U.S. Naval Academy are under investigation for an alleged sex assault incident involving a female midshipmen almost a year ago, according to a Defense Department official.The official said the three athletes were accused at the time of the alleged incident, but the woman dropped the complaint a few months later.
(CNN) -- Three football players at the U.S. Naval Academy are under investigation for an alleged sex assault incident involving a female midshipmen almost a year ago, according to a Defense Department official.The official said the three athletes were accused at the time of the alleged incident, but the woman dropped the complaint a few months later.
50 homeless vets living in Wisconsin will soon find permanent homes
WISCONSIN (WITI) -- Approximately 50 homeless veterans living on the streets and in shelters in Wisconsin will soon find a permanent place to call home.U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric K.
WISCONSIN (WITI) -- Approximately 50 homeless veterans living on the streets and in shelters in Wisconsin will soon find a permanent place to call home.U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric K.
Free museum admission for veterans, active military begins
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Art Museum is offering free admission for all veterans, active military, and up to five additional family members beginning on Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day).Currently on view is The Veterans Book Project: Objects for Deployment, which highlights the stories of veterans from throughout the country, including five local veterans and their families.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Art Museum is offering free admission for all veterans, active military, and up to five additional family members beginning on Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day).Currently on view is The Veterans Book Project: Objects for Deployment, which highlights the stories of veterans from throughout the country, including five local veterans and their families.
FOX6 Web Fix: Madison Marine reunites with K-9
DES MOINES (WITI) -- Marine Sgt.
DES MOINES (WITI) -- Marine Sgt.
Marines on alert if U.S. personnel evacuate Libya
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Several dozen combat-ready U.S. Marines stationed in southern Spain have been put on alert to potentially move into Libya and assist in the evacuation of American personnel if the unrest grows there in the coming days, a senior military official confirms to CNN.The Marines have not yet moved from their base, but could be ordered to move closer to Libya so they could get there faster if a full evacuation is ordered.The Marines in Spain are supposed to be ready to move within six hours of notification.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Several dozen combat-ready U.S. Marines stationed in southern Spain have been put on alert to potentially move into Libya and assist in the evacuation of American personnel if the unrest grows there in the coming days, a senior military official confirms to CNN.The Marines have not yet moved from their base, but could be ordered to move closer to Libya so they could get there faster if a full evacuation is ordered.The Marines in Spain are supposed to be ready to move within six hours of notification.
Navy SEAL killed, another injured in training accident
(CNN) -- A U.S. Navy SEAL killed in a training accident this week in Arizona belonged to the same elite squad that includes those chosen to go after Osama bin Laden in Pakistan two years ago, a source said.The accident occurred Thursday at a U.S. Special Operations Command parachute testing and training facility at Pinal Airpark, Arizona.
(CNN) -- A U.S. Navy SEAL killed in a training accident this week in Arizona belonged to the same elite squad that includes those chosen to go after Osama bin Laden in Pakistan two years ago, a source said.The accident occurred Thursday at a U.S. Special Operations Command parachute testing and training facility at Pinal Airpark, Arizona.