Coast Guard responds for boat suffering dead battery on Lake Michigan near Port Washington
MILWAUKEE -- The Coast Guard on Monday, August 1st responded to a disabled boat on Lake Michigan near Port Washington.The call for this incident came in shortly before 6:00 p.m. -- after the boat sent a 'mayday' transmission.No one responded when Coast Guard officials tried to make contact with the boat, and an hour later, another 'mayday' transmission came in.Communication was then established between the boat and the Coast Guard.No one was hurt, and no one ended up being in distress.Officials with the Port Washington Fire Department towed the boat to shore.
MILWAUKEE -- The Coast Guard on Monday, August 1st responded to a disabled boat on Lake Michigan near Port Washington.The call for this incident came in shortly before 6:00 p.m. -- after the boat sent a 'mayday' transmission.No one responded when Coast Guard officials tried to make contact with the boat, and an hour later, another 'mayday' transmission came in.Communication was then established between the boat and the Coast Guard.No one was hurt, and no one ended up being in distress.Officials with the Port Washington Fire Department towed the boat to shore.
Russian ships displayed during DNC tribute to vets -- but it happened in 2012
Yes, Russian ships were displayed during a Democratic National Convention tribute to veterans.
Yes, Russian ships were displayed during a Democratic National Convention tribute to veterans.
"It's hard to survive in that water:" Officials in Sheboygan reassess safety after 2 men die in Lake Michigan
SHEBOYGAN -- Three friends were thrown into Lake Michigan by high waves Sunday, July 17th -- and only one survived.
SHEBOYGAN -- Three friends were thrown into Lake Michigan by high waves Sunday, July 17th -- and only one survived.
2 men remain missing, swept into water in Sheboygan; 10 rescue calls in 2 hours for Coast Guard
SHEBOYGAN -- Officials on Sunday night, July 17th suspended the search and recovery efforts in Lake Michigan near the South Pier after three fishermen were swept into the water by high waves.
SHEBOYGAN -- Officials on Sunday night, July 17th suspended the search and recovery efforts in Lake Michigan near the South Pier after three fishermen were swept into the water by high waves.
Video: Oak Creek sailor surprises his mother, captured everything on Facebook Live
OAK CREEK -- A sailor who calls Oak Creek home returned to surprise his mother on Saturday, July 2nd -- and her reaction is absolutely priceless.The sailor who started up the Facebook Live video is Foster Sommers.
OAK CREEK -- A sailor who calls Oak Creek home returned to surprise his mother on Saturday, July 2nd -- and her reaction is absolutely priceless.The sailor who started up the Facebook Live video is Foster Sommers.
Watching fireworks on the water is "awesome," but ignoring the rules can spoil the holiday
MILWAUKEE -- The water would be a popular spot Sunday, July 3rd ahead of and during the spectacular US Bank Fireworks Show -- and that meant an increased law enforcement presence.
MILWAUKEE -- The water would be a popular spot Sunday, July 3rd ahead of and during the spectacular US Bank Fireworks Show -- and that meant an increased law enforcement presence.
Celebrating freedom: Area vets give back to Stars and Stripes Honor Flight selling flags
MILWAUKEE -- Celebrating our nation's freedom by thanking those who fought for it.
MILWAUKEE -- Celebrating our nation's freedom by thanking those who fought for it.
Safety first: Coast Guard officials add patrols on Lake Michigan during Summerfest's 11-day run
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest attracts hundreds of thousands of people to Maier Festival Park each year -- and the U.S. Coast Guard has added patrols on Lake Michigan to ensure everyone stays safe this festival season."One side of (the Summerfest grounds) is surrounded by water -- and a lot of people get on their boats, they come up, they anchor and they listen to the music from their boats," Eric Hopperdietzel with the U.S. Coast Guard said.
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest attracts hundreds of thousands of people to Maier Festival Park each year -- and the U.S. Coast Guard has added patrols on Lake Michigan to ensure everyone stays safe this festival season."One side of (the Summerfest grounds) is surrounded by water -- and a lot of people get on their boats, they come up, they anchor and they listen to the music from their boats," Eric Hopperdietzel with the U.S. Coast Guard said.
"We live lives worthy of their sacrifices:" Memorial Day ceremony honors those who served our nation
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds paid their respects to the fallen at Wood National Cemetery on Memorial Day.
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds paid their respects to the fallen at Wood National Cemetery on Memorial Day.
Veteran memorizes names, ranks of 2,300 Americans killed in Afghanistan: "They paid the ultimate price"
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado -- As the nation remembers its fallen service members on Memorial Day, an Afghanistan veteran has taken it to a whole new level.Ron White has memorized the names of about 2,300 Americans killed in Afghanistan.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado -- As the nation remembers its fallen service members on Memorial Day, an Afghanistan veteran has taken it to a whole new level.Ron White has memorized the names of about 2,300 Americans killed in Afghanistan.
"There's no way I can fight this myself:" Combat vet battling Uncle Sam over government error
JEFFERSON — The federal government made a big mistake and now, a disabled Wisconsin veteran is paying the price.
JEFFERSON — The federal government made a big mistake and now, a disabled Wisconsin veteran is paying the price.
Emotional send-off: 100+ troops from the 32nd Military Police Company ready for duty
MILWAUKEE -- It was an emotional send-off on Monday, May 16th as families and loved ones said goodbye to more than 100 soldiers.
MILWAUKEE -- It was an emotional send-off on Monday, May 16th as families and loved ones said goodbye to more than 100 soldiers.
Navy SEAL student dies in 'legendarily difficult' course
An underwater training course for Navy SEALs that the Washington Post calls "legendarily difficult" proved fatal Friday for one student at a California naval station.
An underwater training course for Navy SEALs that the Washington Post calls "legendarily difficult" proved fatal Friday for one student at a California naval station.
"So exciting!" She started college 35 years ago, and on Mother's Day, she finally graduated!
WAUKESHA -- On Mother's Day, Sunday, May 8th, a Waukesha mother and grandmother finished something she started a long time ago.
WAUKESHA -- On Mother's Day, Sunday, May 8th, a Waukesha mother and grandmother finished something she started a long time ago.
Governor Scott Walker signs five bills aimed at improving the lives of veterans
WAUSAU/DE PERE -- Governor Scott Walker on Monday, April 25th signed into law five bills that the Governor's Office says will provide greater resources and tools for the state's veterans -- to make it easier for them to gain employment.Walker signed three bills (Assembly Bill 693, Senate Bill 418, Senate Bill 575) into law in Wausau, at the American Legion Post 10, the Governor's Office said in a statement.Two bills (Senate Bill 419 and Assembly Bill 441) were signed into law in De Pere -- at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Wisconsin Headquarters.Walker said this in the statement:
WAUSAU/DE PERE -- Governor Scott Walker on Monday, April 25th signed into law five bills that the Governor's Office says will provide greater resources and tools for the state's veterans -- to make it easier for them to gain employment.Walker signed three bills (Assembly Bill 693, Senate Bill 418, Senate Bill 575) into law in Wausau, at the American Legion Post 10, the Governor's Office said in a statement.Two bills (Senate Bill 419 and Assembly Bill 441) were signed into law in De Pere -- at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Wisconsin Headquarters.Walker said this in the statement:
Watch the touching moment a Marine veteran gets his missing service dog back
MIDVALE, Utah - Heartwarming video shows the tearful reunion between a Marine veteran and his service dog after the pup went missing from his Utah hotel room.Chris Galliher, who served in the Marines for seven years, says they were playing at the Discovery Inn when he opened the door and his dog, Raider, took off.
MIDVALE, Utah - Heartwarming video shows the tearful reunion between a Marine veteran and his service dog after the pup went missing from his Utah hotel room.Chris Galliher, who served in the Marines for seven years, says they were playing at the Discovery Inn when he opened the door and his dog, Raider, took off.
"Haven't seen anything like it:" Union Grove students build wheelchair-accessible table for vets
UNION GROVE -- A gift from some local high school students is brightening the lives of area veterans.
UNION GROVE -- A gift from some local high school students is brightening the lives of area veterans.
"Love being in the Navy:" Area sailor honored at reenlisting ceremony in Mequon
MEQUON -- A local sailor is honored for his time serving in the U.S. Navy and praised for his efforts to continue on Saturday, March 19th.
MEQUON -- A local sailor is honored for his time serving in the U.S. Navy and praised for his efforts to continue on Saturday, March 19th.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing kayaker in Port Washington
PORT WASHINGTON — The Coast Guard suspended the search Thursday morning, March 17th for 27-year-old Marcus Beilman of West Bend -- the man who went missing on a kayak on Lake Michigan Wednesday afternoon, March 16th.
PORT WASHINGTON — The Coast Guard suspended the search Thursday morning, March 17th for 27-year-old Marcus Beilman of West Bend -- the man who went missing on a kayak on Lake Michigan Wednesday afternoon, March 16th.
Search underway: Brothers went kayaking on Lake Michigan, only one returned to shore
PORT WASHINGTON -- Rescue crews are searching for one of two brothers who went missing on a kayak on Lake Michigan off of South Beach in Port Washington on Wednesday afternoon, March 16th.A search is underway for 27-year-old Marcus Beilman of West Bend.24-year-old Kevin Beilman was able to make it back to shore.
PORT WASHINGTON -- Rescue crews are searching for one of two brothers who went missing on a kayak on Lake Michigan off of South Beach in Port Washington on Wednesday afternoon, March 16th.A search is underway for 27-year-old Marcus Beilman of West Bend.24-year-old Kevin Beilman was able to make it back to shore.