Coast Guard to search water in Kenosha through the night
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police responded Monday, June 17th to a report of a man in the water near North Pier in Kenosha.The Coast Guard and Kenosha Fire Department also responded.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police responded Monday, June 17th to a report of a man in the water near North Pier in Kenosha.The Coast Guard and Kenosha Fire Department also responded.
Navy football players investigated in sex assault complaint
(CNN) -- Three football players at the U.S. Naval Academy are under investigation for an alleged sex assault incident involving a female midshipmen almost a year ago, according to a Defense Department official.The official said the three athletes were accused at the time of the alleged incident, but the woman dropped the complaint a few months later.
(CNN) -- Three football players at the U.S. Naval Academy are under investigation for an alleged sex assault incident involving a female midshipmen almost a year ago, according to a Defense Department official.The official said the three athletes were accused at the time of the alleged incident, but the woman dropped the complaint a few months later.
50 homeless vets living in Wisconsin will soon find permanent homes
WISCONSIN (WITI) -- Approximately 50 homeless veterans living on the streets and in shelters in Wisconsin will soon find a permanent place to call home.U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric K.
WISCONSIN (WITI) -- Approximately 50 homeless veterans living on the streets and in shelters in Wisconsin will soon find a permanent place to call home.U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric K.
Free museum admission for veterans, active military begins
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Art Museum is offering free admission for all veterans, active military, and up to five additional family members beginning on Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day).Currently on view is The Veterans Book Project: Objects for Deployment, which highlights the stories of veterans from throughout the country, including five local veterans and their families.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Art Museum is offering free admission for all veterans, active military, and up to five additional family members beginning on Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day).Currently on view is The Veterans Book Project: Objects for Deployment, which highlights the stories of veterans from throughout the country, including five local veterans and their families.
FOX6 Web Fix: Madison Marine reunites with K-9
DES MOINES (WITI) -- Marine Sgt.
DES MOINES (WITI) -- Marine Sgt.
Marines on alert if U.S. personnel evacuate Libya
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Several dozen combat-ready U.S. Marines stationed in southern Spain have been put on alert to potentially move into Libya and assist in the evacuation of American personnel if the unrest grows there in the coming days, a senior military official confirms to CNN.The Marines have not yet moved from their base, but could be ordered to move closer to Libya so they could get there faster if a full evacuation is ordered.The Marines in Spain are supposed to be ready to move within six hours of notification.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Several dozen combat-ready U.S. Marines stationed in southern Spain have been put on alert to potentially move into Libya and assist in the evacuation of American personnel if the unrest grows there in the coming days, a senior military official confirms to CNN.The Marines have not yet moved from their base, but could be ordered to move closer to Libya so they could get there faster if a full evacuation is ordered.The Marines in Spain are supposed to be ready to move within six hours of notification.
Navy SEAL killed, another injured in training accident
(CNN) -- A U.S. Navy SEAL killed in a training accident this week in Arizona belonged to the same elite squad that includes those chosen to go after Osama bin Laden in Pakistan two years ago, a source said.The accident occurred Thursday at a U.S. Special Operations Command parachute testing and training facility at Pinal Airpark, Arizona.
(CNN) -- A U.S. Navy SEAL killed in a training accident this week in Arizona belonged to the same elite squad that includes those chosen to go after Osama bin Laden in Pakistan two years ago, a source said.The accident occurred Thursday at a U.S. Special Operations Command parachute testing and training facility at Pinal Airpark, Arizona.
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.