Contractor steps up to make repairs at non-profit building for vets
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Last week, FOX6 News shared the story of a gathering place for veterans in desperate need of repair.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Last week, FOX6 News shared the story of a gathering place for veterans in desperate need of repair.
Easter Seals now helping military veterans
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An international organization with nearly a century of serving those with disabilities is now looking to help a different group in need: United States military veterans.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An international organization with nearly a century of serving those with disabilities is now looking to help a different group in need: United States military veterans.
Marines killed in Nevada training explosion were all under age 26
(CNN) -- They came from all across America: from Connecticut to Florida to Illinois, and many points in between.One had been in the Marines for nearly four and a half years, another for just a few months.
(CNN) -- They came from all across America: from Connecticut to Florida to Illinois, and many points in between.One had been in the Marines for nearly four and a half years, another for just a few months.
Marine concealed carry rescue story re-ignites WI gun debate
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- A FOX6 exclusive story has reignited the state of Wisconsin's gun debate.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- A FOX6 exclusive story has reignited the state of Wisconsin's gun debate.
Kenneth Harris charged in beating of West Allis woman
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- 43-year-old Kenneth Harris of Milwaukee has been charged with substantial battery for an incident in which he allegedly beat a West Allis woman on Tuesday, March 12th.The criminal complaint in the case says Harris went over to the woman's home, and the two left the home together -- walking toward a bus stop.The criminal complaint says Harris then struck the woman to her face with a closed fist, causing her to fall to the ground.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- 43-year-old Kenneth Harris of Milwaukee has been charged with substantial battery for an incident in which he allegedly beat a West Allis woman on Tuesday, March 12th.The criminal complaint in the case says Harris went over to the woman's home, and the two left the home together -- walking toward a bus stop.The criminal complaint says Harris then struck the woman to her face with a closed fist, causing her to fall to the ground.
Marine with concealed carry permit stops man from beating woman
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- A Marine Corps veteran was able to stop a man early Tuesday, March 12th from nearly kicking a woman to death.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- A Marine Corps veteran was able to stop a man early Tuesday, March 12th from nearly kicking a woman to death.
War Memorial Center hosts Job Fair for Veterans
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More than 70 employers were on hand Thursday, March 7th for a job fair for veterans.The Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Medical Center's biannual job fair was at the Milwaukee War Memorial.They moved to a bigger location to accommodate more employers and job seekers.Miller Coors and We Energies were just a couple of the employers looking to fill jobs.Many job seekers saw this job fair as a great first step in getting back to work."A lot of good companies that are out here.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More than 70 employers were on hand Thursday, March 7th for a job fair for veterans.The Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Medical Center's biannual job fair was at the Milwaukee War Memorial.They moved to a bigger location to accommodate more employers and job seekers.Miller Coors and We Energies were just a couple of the employers looking to fill jobs.Many job seekers saw this job fair as a great first step in getting back to work."A lot of good companies that are out here.
Job fair for veterans to be held in downtown Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has announced a Job Fair for Military Veterans will be held on Thursday, March 7th at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.This is the ninth and largest job fair put on by the Milwaukee County Veterans Service Office.More than 70 companies including Pepsi, FedEx Express, WE Energies and the Milwaukee County Parks Department will be on hand interviewing and hiring veterans.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has announced a Job Fair for Military Veterans will be held on Thursday, March 7th at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.This is the ninth and largest job fair put on by the Milwaukee County Veterans Service Office.More than 70 companies including Pepsi, FedEx Express, WE Energies and the Milwaukee County Parks Department will be on hand interviewing and hiring veterans.
Help for homeless veterans comes from Milwaukee group
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A recent federal study found more than 600,000 people are homeless across the country, and one in 10 of them is a U.S. veteran.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A recent federal study found more than 600,000 people are homeless across the country, and one in 10 of them is a U.S. veteran.
Crews begin to remove parts of grounded U.S. Navy ship
(CNN) -- Crews have boarded a U.S. Navy minesweeper stranded on a Philippine reef to begin dismantling it, the state-run Philippine News Agency reported Friday.Meanwhile, the commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet praised the crew of the USS Guardian for avoiding loss of life when the ship hit the reef early on the morning of January 17."From the point on which the ship grounded, the crew worked quite diligently, quite frankly.
(CNN) -- Crews have boarded a U.S. Navy minesweeper stranded on a Philippine reef to begin dismantling it, the state-run Philippine News Agency reported Friday.Meanwhile, the commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet praised the crew of the USS Guardian for avoiding loss of life when the ship hit the reef early on the morning of January 17."From the point on which the ship grounded, the crew worked quite diligently, quite frankly.
Gov. Walker unveils plans for spending on veterans benefits
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Gov.
Home Depot employees honored for work with veterans
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some Home Depot employees were honored on Wednesday, February 13th for what they are doing outside of work.At a ceremony at an area store, officials from the Center for Veterans Issues and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett recognized the company for its work with Milwaukee veterans.The CVI supports the returning soldiers with benefits and housing to help them transition back to everyday life -- and those houses occasionally need maintenance."Because we have these facilities, they need maintenance on a continuous basis, and Home Depot stepped forward to assist us with not only the repair of some facilities, but the provision of materials to do the repair work," Robert Cocroft with CVI said.These workers donated more than 1,000 man hours helping at events at the CVI facilities.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some Home Depot employees were honored on Wednesday, February 13th for what they are doing outside of work.At a ceremony at an area store, officials from the Center for Veterans Issues and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett recognized the company for its work with Milwaukee veterans.The CVI supports the returning soldiers with benefits and housing to help them transition back to everyday life -- and those houses occasionally need maintenance."Because we have these facilities, they need maintenance on a continuous basis, and Home Depot stepped forward to assist us with not only the repair of some facilities, but the provision of materials to do the repair work," Robert Cocroft with CVI said.These workers donated more than 1,000 man hours helping at events at the CVI facilities.
Heroes Come Home: Veterans' organization helps vets and their loved ones
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- When combat troops come home, they return to government benefits, support from non-profit organizations and others.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- When combat troops come home, they return to government benefits, support from non-profit organizations and others.
Veterans have positive response to women being allowed in combat
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The U.S. military is ending its policy of excluding women from combat and will open combat jobs and direct combat units to female troops.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The U.S. military is ending its policy of excluding women from combat and will open combat jobs and direct combat units to female troops.
UW-Madison researchers looking for participants for PTSD study
MADISON (WITI) -- Veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan are encouraged to participate in a wellness study to help scientists discover new evidence-based strategies for returning service members adjusting to life after combat.
MADISON (WITI) -- Veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan are encouraged to participate in a wellness study to help scientists discover new evidence-based strategies for returning service members adjusting to life after combat.
Heroes Come Home: Walmart to hire 100,000 veterans
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Our nation's veterans face a higher unemployment rate than non-veterans.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Our nation's veterans face a higher unemployment rate than non-veterans.
Royal Dutch Shell drilling unit aground off Alaskan island
(CNN) -- A Royal Dutch Shell oil drilling barge remained grounded Tuesday on an island off southern Alaska amid a fierce winter storm that hindered recovery efforts, Coast Guard and Alaskan authorities reported.
(CNN) -- A Royal Dutch Shell oil drilling barge remained grounded Tuesday on an island off southern Alaska amid a fierce winter storm that hindered recovery efforts, Coast Guard and Alaskan authorities reported.
Former Marine released from Mexican prison
(CNN) -- A former U.S. Marine who languished for more than four months in a Mexican prison on a questionable gun charge was on his way to spending Christmas with his family Friday after U.S. politicians intervened for his release.
(CNN) -- A former U.S. Marine who languished for more than four months in a Mexican prison on a questionable gun charge was on his way to spending Christmas with his family Friday after U.S. politicians intervened for his release.
National Guard members ready, but still idle
MADISON (AP) -- About 100 Wisconsin National Guard members activated to respond to any calls for assistance related to the storm are standing by at armories around the state.
MADISON (AP) -- About 100 Wisconsin National Guard members activated to respond to any calls for assistance related to the storm are standing by at armories around the state.
Navy SEAL killed in rescue identified as Pennsylvania man
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Navy SEAL killed during a weekend rescue mission in Afghanistan was identified by the Pentagon on Monday as Petty Officer 1st Class Nicolas D.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Navy SEAL killed during a weekend rescue mission in Afghanistan was identified by the Pentagon on Monday as Petty Officer 1st Class Nicolas D.