30 Wisconsin National Guard soldiers safe after Ft. Hood shooting
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Thirty Wisconsin soldiers are safe after a shooting at Fort Hood in Texas.Wisconsin National Guard spokesman Maj.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Thirty Wisconsin soldiers are safe after a shooting at Fort Hood in Texas.Wisconsin National Guard spokesman Maj.
Random Lake father concerned for son stationed at Ft. Hood
RANDOM LAKE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin National Guard says they have over 30 members from Wisconsin at Fort Hood who are all safe and accounted for after a shooting late Wednesday afternoon, April 3rd.The incident hits very close to home for the Village of Random Lake.
RANDOM LAKE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin National Guard says they have over 30 members from Wisconsin at Fort Hood who are all safe and accounted for after a shooting late Wednesday afternoon, April 3rd.The incident hits very close to home for the Village of Random Lake.
Sendoff set for Wisconsin National Guard artillery battery
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Gov.
National Guard introduces service dog to serve sexual assault response program
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin National Guard has introduced a service dog to serve as part of its sexual assault response program. "Falcon" is a post-traumatic stress dog.
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin National Guard has introduced a service dog to serve as part of its sexual assault response program. "Falcon" is a post-traumatic stress dog.
Governor Scott Walker signs asbestos bill opposed by veterans
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
Two Wisconsin National Guard units deploying to Afghanistan
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two units from the Wisconsin Army National Guard will deploy to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom this spring.Sussex, Wis.-based Battery A of the 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery Regiment and the 829th Engineer Company, headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wis., will both deploy on separate missions.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two units from the Wisconsin Army National Guard will deploy to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom this spring.Sussex, Wis.-based Battery A of the 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery Regiment and the 829th Engineer Company, headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wis., will both deploy on separate missions.
Coast Guard begins ice breaking on Lake Superior
SUPERIOR (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard is beginning to break the ice on Lake Superior and officials say the process will be difficult this year.The director of the Coast Guard's Vessel Traffic Services, Mark Gill, says it's the most ice he's seen on the lake in 25 years.
SUPERIOR (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard is beginning to break the ice on Lake Superior and officials say the process will be difficult this year.The director of the Coast Guard's Vessel Traffic Services, Mark Gill, says it's the most ice he's seen on the lake in 25 years.
Coast Guard helicopter makes emergency landing on Wash. Island
WASHINGTON ISLAND (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a Coast Guard air crew had to make an emergency landing on Washington Island on Sunday morning, March 2nd after a helicopter experienced flight control malfunctions.It happened just after 8:30 a.m.
WASHINGTON ISLAND (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a Coast Guard air crew had to make an emergency landing on Washington Island on Sunday morning, March 2nd after a helicopter experienced flight control malfunctions.It happened just after 8:30 a.m.
New Milwaukee Co. program helps veterans in their job search
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Military veterans are getting a new tool to help them in their job hunt: a free flash drive loaded with their military service record, resume and other important job hunting documents.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Military veterans are getting a new tool to help them in their job hunt: a free flash drive loaded with their military service record, resume and other important job hunting documents.
Milwaukee apartment building for veterans vandalized
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Thieves targeted a building meant to house veterans in need.Burgie Rogers has dedicated her life to the military mantra -- leave no man or woman behind.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Thieves targeted a building meant to house veterans in need.Burgie Rogers has dedicated her life to the military mantra -- leave no man or woman behind.
Donate today to the mission of Wisconsin Honor Flight
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin is losing its veterans all too quickly.
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin is losing its veterans all too quickly.
Navy dad surprises daughter for Valentine's Day at Westosha H.S.
SALEM, Wis. (WITI) -- 17-year-old Delainey Smith had an incredible Valentine's Day when her father, FC1 William Smith of the U.S. Navy, came home to surprise her.Smith has been away for seven months serving on the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz.Delainey was at cheerleading practice Friday night, February 14th at Westosha Central High School.
SALEM, Wis. (WITI) -- 17-year-old Delainey Smith had an incredible Valentine's Day when her father, FC1 William Smith of the U.S. Navy, came home to surprise her.Smith has been away for seven months serving on the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz.Delainey was at cheerleading practice Friday night, February 14th at Westosha Central High School.
Kick-off ceremony for USS Milwaukee held at Discovery World
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The kick-off ceremony for the USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) was held on Tuesday morning, February 11th at Milwaukee's Discovery World Museum.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The kick-off ceremony for the USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) was held on Tuesday morning, February 11th at Milwaukee's Discovery World Museum.
Center for Veterans Issues offers free haircuts for veterans
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You only get one first impression, and with a potential employer, that impression can be the difference between landing a job and heading home empty-handed.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You only get one first impression, and with a potential employer, that impression can be the difference between landing a job and heading home empty-handed.
U.S. Navy's elite Blue Angels come to Milwaukee in 2014
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On one of the coldest days of the year, one group is helping Milwaukee think warm thoughts.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On one of the coldest days of the year, one group is helping Milwaukee think warm thoughts.
Do you recognize the sailor in this photograph?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Can you help identify the sailor in this photograph?A FOX6 News viewer bought a picture frame about a year ago at Value Village near 4th and North Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Can you help identify the sailor in this photograph?A FOX6 News viewer bought a picture frame about a year ago at Value Village near 4th and North Ave.
Ten dead, dozens rescued after Haitians' boat capsizes
(CNN) -- At least 10 Haitian migrants were dead and dozens of others were rescued after their overloaded sail freighter capsized Monday night off Staniel Cay, Bahamas, the U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday.Pictures released by the Coast Guard showed numerous people crammed onto the parts of the boat that still were above water, with others in the Atlantic Ocean and clinging to the sides.
(CNN) -- At least 10 Haitian migrants were dead and dozens of others were rescued after their overloaded sail freighter capsized Monday night off Staniel Cay, Bahamas, the U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday.Pictures released by the Coast Guard showed numerous people crammed onto the parts of the boat that still were above water, with others in the Atlantic Ocean and clinging to the sides.
Program working to help veterans find a job after their service
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Finding a job can be difficult enough for many -- add a negative social stigma and some employers won't even look at you.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Finding a job can be difficult enough for many -- add a negative social stigma and some employers won't even look at you.
Veterans can soon apply for "veterans" distinction on license
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary John Scocos and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Mark Gottlieb on Monday, November 11th announced that starting on December 2, 2013, veterans may voluntarily request through the WisDOT a veteran identifier on their Wisconsin driver’s license or state issued identification card.“It is fitting that on Veterans Day, WDVA and WisDOT announce they are beginning to implement the veteran identifier on driver’s licenses,” Governor Walker said. “Our veterans have sacrificed so much for the good of our country and it is only right that we ease this burden of proof.”Veterans who choose to get the identifier must first verify they are eligible before they apply for a new card.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary John Scocos and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Mark Gottlieb on Monday, November 11th announced that starting on December 2, 2013, veterans may voluntarily request through the WisDOT a veteran identifier on their Wisconsin driver’s license or state issued identification card.“It is fitting that on Veterans Day, WDVA and WisDOT announce they are beginning to implement the veteran identifier on driver’s licenses,” Governor Walker said. “Our veterans have sacrificed so much for the good of our country and it is only right that we ease this burden of proof.”Veterans who choose to get the identifier must first verify they are eligible before they apply for a new card.