Racine Fire Department rescues two teens stranded on Lake Michigan ice chunk

Racine Fire Department rescues two teens stranded on Lake Michigan ice chunk

RACINE (WITI) -- Racine firefighters rescued two teens that were stranded on a chunk of ice on Lake Michigan located behind the Racine Zoo.A sheet of ice breaks off shore, sending the teens into open and very dangerous waters.A photograph taken by Racine Uncovered, shows the teens adrift on a slab of ice that broke off from shore around 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7th.

RACINE (WITI) -- Racine firefighters rescued two teens that were stranded on a chunk of ice on Lake Michigan located behind the Racine Zoo.A sheet of ice breaks off shore, sending the teens into open and very dangerous waters.A photograph taken by Racine Uncovered, shows the teens adrift on a slab of ice that broke off from shore around 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7th.

Veterans matched up with employers looking for help at 13th annual Job Fair for Veterans

Veterans matched up with employers looking for help at 13th annual Job Fair for Veterans

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Veterans looking for a job got some help Thursday, March 5th, as a job fair for veterans was held in Milwaukee.The 13th annual Job Fair for Veterans was held at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center. 80 employers were on hand, including Harley-Davidson, Bradley Corporation and Time Warner Cable.Organizers say the job fair is for all veterans, but it can really help younger veterans who might be just coming off active duty."They may not be familiar with how to engage employers and the necessary requirements of resumes and cover letters and things like that, so this process and what we do here really goes a long way with our younger veterans," James Duff, director of Milwaukee County Veterans Services said.All veterans who attended were given a free flash drive loaded with forms and files to assist them in completing online job applications in the future.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Veterans looking for a job got some help Thursday, March 5th, as a job fair for veterans was held in Milwaukee.The 13th annual Job Fair for Veterans was held at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center. 80 employers were on hand, including Harley-Davidson, Bradley Corporation and Time Warner Cable.Organizers say the job fair is for all veterans, but it can really help younger veterans who might be just coming off active duty."They may not be familiar with how to engage employers and the necessary requirements of resumes and cover letters and things like that, so this process and what we do here really goes a long way with our younger veterans," James Duff, director of Milwaukee County Veterans Services said.All veterans who attended were given a free flash drive loaded with forms and files to assist them in completing online job applications in the future.

Suitcase "closed:" Rummage relic returned to family of Otto Harthun

Suitcase "closed:" Rummage relic returned to family of Otto Harthun

GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- FOX6 News shared a story about a mystery suitcase this week, hoping to locate family members of the original owners.

GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- FOX6 News shared a story about a mystery suitcase this week, hoping to locate family members of the original owners.

"Proud of what they accomplished:" Wisconsin National Guard artillerymen back from Afghanistan

"Proud of what they accomplished:" Wisconsin National Guard artillerymen back from Afghanistan

SUSSEX (WITI) -- All of Sussex, Wisconsin-based Battery A, 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery is now back safely in the United States after a nine-month deployment to Afghanistan.

SUSSEX (WITI) -- All of Sussex, Wisconsin-based Battery A, 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery is now back safely in the United States after a nine-month deployment to Afghanistan.

"Not to be selfish about it, I think we earned it:" Celebrating vets at the Milwaukee VA

"Not to be selfish about it, I think we earned it:" Celebrating vets at the Milwaukee VA

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's part of a national observance of the Department of Veteran Affairs called "National Salute for Veterans" -- and the Milwaukee VA Medical Center expanded its celebration to include all local veterans.It is time to party and celebrate veterans!As they entered the celebration hall, each vet got a homemade Valentine's card to set the stage, but there was so much more.Music, food, games, giveaways including Harley Davidson gear -- and plenty of volunteers including 35 from Johnson Control buzzed around to make sure everyone was having a good time."Being able to help a veteran, being able to just bring a smile to a veteran's face when you say 'thank you for your service,' means a lot," said Cassie Woyak, Johnson Controls executive assistant.Vets could do what they wanted, including swap war stories.Neils Cocraft was on the infamous Pork Chop Hill in Korea where many American soldiers lost their lives.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's part of a national observance of the Department of Veteran Affairs called "National Salute for Veterans" -- and the Milwaukee VA Medical Center expanded its celebration to include all local veterans.It is time to party and celebrate veterans!As they entered the celebration hall, each vet got a homemade Valentine's card to set the stage, but there was so much more.Music, food, games, giveaways including Harley Davidson gear -- and plenty of volunteers including 35 from Johnson Control buzzed around to make sure everyone was having a good time."Being able to help a veteran, being able to just bring a smile to a veteran's face when you say 'thank you for your service,' means a lot," said Cassie Woyak, Johnson Controls executive assistant.Vets could do what they wanted, including swap war stories.Neils Cocraft was on the infamous Pork Chop Hill in Korea where many American soldiers lost their lives.

Heading out on Lake Michigan? Dress for water temperature, not air temperature

Heading out on Lake Michigan? Dress for water temperature, not air temperature

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Our recent reprieve from bitterly cold temperatures means more people are heading back out onto Lake Michigan and other bodies of water.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Our recent reprieve from bitterly cold temperatures means more people are heading back out onto Lake Michigan and other bodies of water.

Coast Guard rescues stranded boaters off the Sheboygan County shore

Coast Guard rescues stranded boaters off the Sheboygan County shore

SHEBOYGAN CO. (WITI) --The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has reached a boat that was taking on water in Lake Michigan -- off the Sheboygan County shore.

SHEBOYGAN CO. (WITI) --The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has reached a boat that was taking on water in Lake Michigan -- off the Sheboygan County shore.

Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers, Airmen take part in Ebola training at Volk Field

Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers, Airmen take part in Ebola training at Volk Field

CAMP DOUGLAS (WITI) -- Two hand-selected teams of Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers and Airmen trained at Volk Field from October 30th through November 2nd to respond in the event of an Ebola outbreak in the state.The teams, known as Joint Healthcare Assistance Teams, could augment hospitals and medical professionals if the virus were to surface in Wisconsin.

CAMP DOUGLAS (WITI) -- Two hand-selected teams of Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers and Airmen trained at Volk Field from October 30th through November 2nd to respond in the event of an Ebola outbreak in the state.The teams, known as Joint Healthcare Assistance Teams, could augment hospitals and medical professionals if the virus were to surface in Wisconsin.

100 Wisconsin National Guard soldiers deploying to Afghanistan

100 Wisconsin National Guard soldiers deploying to Afghanistan

SUPERIOR (AP) — Family, friends and dignitaries will gather at a middle school in Superior to mark the deployment of about 100 Wisconsin National Guard soldiers to Afghanistan.The 950th Engineer Company, which is headquartered in Superior, will deploy to eastern Afghanistan to clear roads and supply routes of improvised explosive devices.

SUPERIOR (AP) — Family, friends and dignitaries will gather at a middle school in Superior to mark the deployment of about 100 Wisconsin National Guard soldiers to Afghanistan.The 950th Engineer Company, which is headquartered in Superior, will deploy to eastern Afghanistan to clear roads and supply routes of improvised explosive devices.

THE LATEST: Sailboat "Wild Irish" has been located, owner of vessel not on board

THE LATEST: Sailboat "Wild Irish" has been located, owner of vessel not on board

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The U.S. Coast Guard confirms a boat from Milwaukee that had been reported missing was located about nine miles off the shore from the city.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The U.S. Coast Guard confirms a boat from Milwaukee that had been reported missing was located about nine miles off the shore from the city.

Benefits & more: Milwaukee County offers help to aging veterans

Benefits & more: Milwaukee County offers help to aging veterans

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds of veterans spent their day at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center on Monday, September 15th -- it was the second year of the “Connecting Aging Veterans to their Benefits" fair.Dozens of organizations set up booths throughout the building, each with information on different benefits or programs available to veterans.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds of veterans spent their day at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center on Monday, September 15th -- it was the second year of the “Connecting Aging Veterans to their Benefits" fair.Dozens of organizations set up booths throughout the building, each with information on different benefits or programs available to veterans.

VIDEO: On a mission to cross Lake Michigan, kayaker rescued by U.S. Coast Guard

VIDEO: On a mission to cross Lake Michigan, kayaker rescued by U.S. Coast Guard

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes unit rescued a 31-year-old kayaker from Lake Michigan on Monday, September 1st after he activated his personal locator beacon.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes unit rescued a 31-year-old kayaker from Lake Michigan on Monday, September 1st after he activated his personal locator beacon.

Boat yard now a crime lab: Coast Guard, police respond to "boat in distress"

Boat yard now a crime lab: Coast Guard, police respond to "boat in distress"

MILWAUKEE (WITI) --The U.S. Coast Guard and Milwaukee Police are investigating an accident on Lake Michigan that happened Thursday night, August 14th that sent three to the hospital.A group of fisherman were on their way back from a fishing trip to McKinley Marina when their boat ran head on into a wall of rocks and steel.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) --The U.S. Coast Guard and Milwaukee Police are investigating an accident on Lake Michigan that happened Thursday night, August 14th that sent three to the hospital.A group of fisherman were on their way back from a fishing trip to McKinley Marina when their boat ran head on into a wall of rocks and steel.

Three people injured: Coast Guard responds to "boat in distress" in Milwaukee

Three people injured: Coast Guard responds to "boat in distress" in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police and the U.S. Coast Guard were called out to a report of a "boat in distress" on Thursday night, August 14th.The call came in around 9:30 p.m. -- and this was occurring near Milwaukee's lakefront, in an area off-shore from the War Memorial and the Milwaukee Art Museum.The four occupants of a 25-foot cabin cruiser were located and transported to McKinley Marina by the coast guard.Three of the occupants, a 90-year-old male and two males in their 60's were transported to a local hospital for treatment of non life threatening injuries.The operator of the vessel will be tested for his blood alcohol content as is standard practice in accidents of this type.Milwaukee police say the boat had collided with the outer break wall just east of the War Memorial.

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police and the U.S. Coast Guard were called out to a report of a "boat in distress" on Thursday night, August 14th.The call came in around 9:30 p.m. -- and this was occurring near Milwaukee's lakefront, in an area off-shore from the War Memorial and the Milwaukee Art Museum.The four occupants of a 25-foot cabin cruiser were located and transported to McKinley Marina by the coast guard.Three of the occupants, a 90-year-old male and two males in their 60's were transported to a local hospital for treatment of non life threatening injuries.The operator of the vessel will be tested for his blood alcohol content as is standard practice in accidents of this type.Milwaukee police say the boat had collided with the outer break wall just east of the War Memorial.