Search of Milwaukee River for man who reportedly jumped from tour boat now a recovery mission
MILWAUKEE -- A search of the Milwaukee River resumed Sunday morning, August 2nd around 8:00 a.m. for a man who apparently jumped into the water from a tour boat.
MILWAUKEE -- A search of the Milwaukee River resumed Sunday morning, August 2nd around 8:00 a.m. for a man who apparently jumped into the water from a tour boat.
Pictures: Three hurt after boat crashes into break wall at Sheboygan Marina
SHEBOYGAN -- Three people sustained minor injuries after their fishing boat crashed into a break wall at the Sheboygan Marina Wednesday night, July 22nd.The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office received a call around 9:40 p.m. about a 29 foot fishing vessel striking the north pier.
SHEBOYGAN -- Three people sustained minor injuries after their fishing boat crashed into a break wall at the Sheboygan Marina Wednesday night, July 22nd.The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office received a call around 9:40 p.m. about a 29 foot fishing vessel striking the north pier.
"A huge step forward:" Governor Walker issues executive order to arm Wisconsin National Guard
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker issued an executive order on Tuesday, July 21st allowing Wisconsin National Guard members to carry weapons while on duty.
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker issued an executive order on Tuesday, July 21st allowing Wisconsin National Guard members to carry weapons while on duty.
"A tragic accident:" 62-year-old Middleton man, found unresponsive on sailboat, dies at the hospital
RACINE -- Racine fire officials say a 62-year-old man from Middleton, Wisconsin, has died after he was found unresponsive on a sailboat on Lake Michigan Tuesday night, July 14th.
RACINE -- Racine fire officials say a 62-year-old man from Middleton, Wisconsin, has died after he was found unresponsive on a sailboat on Lake Michigan Tuesday night, July 14th.
Watch this! Blue Angels fly-by buzzes beachgoers, sends umbrellas and tents flying
PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. -- The Blue Angels took the skies over Florida this past weekend and apparently impressed a large crowd enjoying their day at the beach.A video uploaded to YouTube by MrJasonmx3 shows Angel #5 doing a low fly-by.
PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. -- The Blue Angels took the skies over Florida this past weekend and apparently impressed a large crowd enjoying their day at the beach.A video uploaded to YouTube by MrJasonmx3 shows Angel #5 doing a low fly-by.
"Someone is thinking about you:" Veterans rally together to make care packages for troops overseas
MEQUON (WITI) -- They're boxes and boxes of basic items, but to those serving overseas they can make all the difference in the world."It will put a smile on his face and hopefully we`ll put a smile on the other 98 guys' faces too," said Concordia University Director of Veterans Services Eduardo Garza.Concordia University in Mequon is the first college campus in Wisconsin to open an American Legion Post.After its members got word a fellow student and his unit in the Wisconsin National Guard were deployed to Afghanistan, they took action by kicking off Operation Falcon Support."Once you`ve served in the military, you don`t leave that behind," said Vietnam Veteran Jerry Smith.
MEQUON (WITI) -- They're boxes and boxes of basic items, but to those serving overseas they can make all the difference in the world."It will put a smile on his face and hopefully we`ll put a smile on the other 98 guys' faces too," said Concordia University Director of Veterans Services Eduardo Garza.Concordia University in Mequon is the first college campus in Wisconsin to open an American Legion Post.After its members got word a fellow student and his unit in the Wisconsin National Guard were deployed to Afghanistan, they took action by kicking off Operation Falcon Support."Once you`ve served in the military, you don`t leave that behind," said Vietnam Veteran Jerry Smith.
"Give back to those who have given:" Veterans relive war memories by taking a flight with Ageless Aviation
MILWAUKEE -- Taking a flight back in time!
MILWAUKEE -- Taking a flight back in time!
"I'm humbly honored:" 'Hometown hero' honored at Miller Park, his wife facing her own battle
MILWAUKEE -- Being the spouse of someone who serves our country isn't easy, but Andrea Ritchie is a strong person who has managed with faith, hope and love.
MILWAUKEE -- Being the spouse of someone who serves our country isn't easy, but Andrea Ritchie is a strong person who has managed with faith, hope and love.
30 brave men and women say goodbye to loved ones, gear up for deployment to Kuwait
WEST BEND -- Loved ones on Saturday, May 30th said goodbye to approximately 30 soldiers who are headed to Kuwait.The soldiers are part of the Wisconsin National Guard's 135th aviation 2nd battalion in West Bend.
WEST BEND -- Loved ones on Saturday, May 30th said goodbye to approximately 30 soldiers who are headed to Kuwait.The soldiers are part of the Wisconsin National Guard's 135th aviation 2nd battalion in West Bend.
"Be prepared:" Coast Guard officials work hard to keep boaters safe on Memorial Day, all summer long
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer, and it's big for boaters!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer, and it's big for boaters!
Touching: Photographer captures powerful moment at wedding of U.S. Marine
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina — A photographer’s powerful wedding photo is going viral.The photo taken by Dwayne Schmidt Photography shows a couple just before they got married.
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina — A photographer’s powerful wedding photo is going viral.The photo taken by Dwayne Schmidt Photography shows a couple just before they got married.
"Gotta run for the ones who can't:" Thousands of runners push their limits at 2015 Spartan Race
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's the ultimate test of strength, endurance and willpower.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's the ultimate test of strength, endurance and willpower.
Coast Guard rescues three after boat capsized off South Shore Marina
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Coast Guard rescued three mariners after their boat capsized off the South Shore Marina near Milwaukee, Wednesday.Search and rescue coordinators at Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan received a call at 8:25 a.m. about three men who were in the water after their 14-foot boat capsized close to Texas Rock.Sector personnel instructed crews from Coast Guard Station Milwaukee to launch, aboard a 45-foot response boat.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Coast Guard rescued three mariners after their boat capsized off the South Shore Marina near Milwaukee, Wednesday.Search and rescue coordinators at Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan received a call at 8:25 a.m. about three men who were in the water after their 14-foot boat capsized close to Texas Rock.Sector personnel instructed crews from Coast Guard Station Milwaukee to launch, aboard a 45-foot response boat.
"I want it to fly 24/7:" Veteran makes it his mission to get American flag at West Allis memorial
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- A veteran says his hometown's veteran memorial is incomplete.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- A veteran says his hometown's veteran memorial is incomplete.
State of Emergency: Governor Walker issues executive order due to drought, elevated wildfire risk
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker on Monday, April 20th issued Executive Order #157, which declares a State of Emergency in Wisconsin due to an increased likelihood of wildfires as a result of abnormally dry weather conditions throughout the state.
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker on Monday, April 20th issued Executive Order #157, which declares a State of Emergency in Wisconsin due to an increased likelihood of wildfires as a result of abnormally dry weather conditions throughout the state.
"I've got to do it for my brothers:" Veteran plans 9,000 mile journey to honor fellow heroes
WAUPACA (WITI) -- It's a journey that will take one veteran 9,000 miles across the country.
WAUPACA (WITI) -- It's a journey that will take one veteran 9,000 miles across the country.
Former Navy SEAL, shot 27 times in the line of duty, to run half-Ironman for fellow vets
(WITI) -- He was shot 27 times in the line of duty, and now he's training for his first triathlon.
(WITI) -- He was shot 27 times in the line of duty, and now he's training for his first triathlon.
Show of patriotism: Associated Bank contest results in $2,500 donation to Sussex American Legion
SUSSEX (WITI) -- A show of patriotism has led to a big donation for the Sussex American Legion.Associated Bank had a contest for all their branches to create a display to honor United States veterans.The Sussex branch asked its customers who were veterans to come in and get their pictures taken and share their stories.That display led to the branch winning $2,500 -- which it donated to the local American Legion Post.Legion officials say some of the money will be used to help local veterans in need."Sometimes it's a simple matter of a car battery, getting a set of tires, maybe a utility bill, and they're so financally strapped that sometimes they just can't make it and we have the funds to do it," David Latimer, American Legion Post #495 commander said.The money will also be used to print out more booklets that tell the story of the American flag.
SUSSEX (WITI) -- A show of patriotism has led to a big donation for the Sussex American Legion.Associated Bank had a contest for all their branches to create a display to honor United States veterans.The Sussex branch asked its customers who were veterans to come in and get their pictures taken and share their stories.That display led to the branch winning $2,500 -- which it donated to the local American Legion Post.Legion officials say some of the money will be used to help local veterans in need."Sometimes it's a simple matter of a car battery, getting a set of tires, maybe a utility bill, and they're so financally strapped that sometimes they just can't make it and we have the funds to do it," David Latimer, American Legion Post #495 commander said.The money will also be used to print out more booklets that tell the story of the American flag.
Fallen Marine, Staff Sgt. Kerry Kemp, returns home to Port Washington
PORT WASHINGTON (WITI) -- A fallen Marine returns to Port Washington for burial.
PORT WASHINGTON (WITI) -- A fallen Marine returns to Port Washington for burial.
"To provide better care for veterans:" Rep. Ron Kind, others introduce bill following crisis at Tomah VA
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- U.S. Rep.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- U.S. Rep.