Man suspected of dumping trash on cemetery property could face charges
UNION GROVE -- State officials say a former cemetery employee disrespected Wisconsin veterans by using cemetery property as a personal landfill.
UNION GROVE -- State officials say a former cemetery employee disrespected Wisconsin veterans by using cemetery property as a personal landfill.
CO shooting victim, UW-Whitewater grad Larimer's body in Chicago
CHICAGO -- The body of 27-year-old John Larimer, a Navy officer and UW-Whitewater graduate killed in the Colorado movie massacre returned home to Illinois Thursday, July 26th.
CHICAGO -- The body of 27-year-old John Larimer, a Navy officer and UW-Whitewater graduate killed in the Colorado movie massacre returned home to Illinois Thursday, July 26th.
Veterans at VA Medical Center surprised with plants, flowers
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of veterans in Milwaukee got a surprise showing they are not forgotten, and it was a surprise few of them will forget.
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of veterans in Milwaukee got a surprise showing they are not forgotten, and it was a surprise few of them will forget.
“Field of Honor” event to premiere “Honor Flight” film, set world record
MILWAUKEE -- We lose nearly 1,000 World War II veterans each day -- one hero every 90 seconds.
MILWAUKEE -- We lose nearly 1,000 World War II veterans each day -- one hero every 90 seconds.
Arrest made in fire that caused $400 million in damage to submarine
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A civilian worker has been arrested and charged in connection with a fire that caused $400 million in damage to a U.S. Navy submarine last May, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Maine.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A civilian worker has been arrested and charged in connection with a fire that caused $400 million in damage to a U.S. Navy submarine last May, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Maine.
Skydive Midwest hosts fifth annual "Tandems for Troops" program
RACINE -- 30-year-old Shaw Pitman, a Marine corporal wounded in Iraq was among several disabled veterans who enjoyed a free skydive near Racine Saturday, July 21st.
RACINE -- 30-year-old Shaw Pitman, a Marine corporal wounded in Iraq was among several disabled veterans who enjoyed a free skydive near Racine Saturday, July 21st.
UW-Whitewater grad killed in Colorado theater shooting
WHITEWATER -- A recent UW-Whitewater graduate was one of those killed in the mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado during the Dark Knight Rises midnight showing early Friday, July 20th.
WHITEWATER -- A recent UW-Whitewater graduate was one of those killed in the mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado during the Dark Knight Rises midnight showing early Friday, July 20th.
'Muscle guys' who brought Apollo 11 home
(CNN) -- As he stood on the floating Apollo 11 capsule, Navy SEAL John Wolfram was very aware that the safety of the first men to walk on the moon was in his hands.
(CNN) -- As he stood on the floating Apollo 11 capsule, Navy SEAL John Wolfram was very aware that the safety of the first men to walk on the moon was in his hands.
U.S. Navy military supply ship fires at boat in Persian Gulf
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A U.S. military supply ship fired Monday, July 16th at a small boat in the Persian Gulf after it came too close, apparently killing one person on board, two U.S. officials said.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A U.S. military supply ship fired Monday, July 16th at a small boat in the Persian Gulf after it came too close, apparently killing one person on board, two U.S. officials said.
Hundreds of veterans attend “Hiring our Heroes” job fair
MILWAUKEE -- It's hard enough finding a job with the tough economy, but for military men and women, the search for a job after they leave the service is even harder.
MILWAUKEE -- It's hard enough finding a job with the tough economy, but for military men and women, the search for a job after they leave the service is even harder.
Milwaukee agency gets $500K to help homeless vets
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A Milwaukee nonprofit group that serves veterans has been awarded $500,000 in federal grants.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A Milwaukee nonprofit group that serves veterans has been awarded $500,000 in federal grants.
Coast Guard offers reward after yacht explosion hoax
NEW YORK (AP) -- Hoax emergency calls like the one about a yacht explosion off New Jersey cost U.S. taxpayers millions of dollars a year, yet authorities who police the nation's coastlines acknowledge there's little they can do to prevent them.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Hoax emergency calls like the one about a yacht explosion off New Jersey cost U.S. taxpayers millions of dollars a year, yet authorities who police the nation's coastlines acknowledge there's little they can do to prevent them.
Wisconsin veterans taking special trip to Pearl Harbor
APPLETON -- A group of Wisconsin veterans will soon be taking a special trip back to Hawaii.
APPLETON -- A group of Wisconsin veterans will soon be taking a special trip back to Hawaii.
U.S. Navy drone crashes in Maryland
(CNN) -- A U.S. Navy drone crashed Monday, June 11th in marshy area near Salisbury, Maryland, military officials said.
(CNN) -- A U.S. Navy drone crashed Monday, June 11th in marshy area near Salisbury, Maryland, military officials said.
Veterans head to Madison WWII museum on D-Day anniversary
MADISON -- A group of Air Force Veterans took a trip down memory lane on the 68th anniversary of D-Day, June 6th.
MADISON -- A group of Air Force Veterans took a trip down memory lane on the 68th anniversary of D-Day, June 6th.
2,000th veteran takes trip to D.C. with Stars and Stripes Honor Flight
MILWAUKEE -- 224 World War II veterans made the trip from Milwaukee to Washington D.C. Saturday, June 2nd.
MILWAUKEE -- 224 World War II veterans made the trip from Milwaukee to Washington D.C. Saturday, June 2nd.
Founder of Dryhootch honored by White House
MILWAUKEE -- The founder of Dryhootch in Milwaukee was honored as a champion of change.
MILWAUKEE -- The founder of Dryhootch in Milwaukee was honored as a champion of change.
Still no donations from man behind Double Up 4 Vets coupon books
MILWAUKEE -- The man behind a fundraising business that's supposed to help injured veterans has once again failed to produce the donations he promised.It's a follow up to a FOX6 investigation into "Double Up 4 Vets" and Brian Michaud.Michaud says he has raised more than $17,000 in gross sales from a coupon book with buy one, get one free deals at local bars and restaurants.
MILWAUKEE -- The man behind a fundraising business that's supposed to help injured veterans has once again failed to produce the donations he promised.It's a follow up to a FOX6 investigation into "Double Up 4 Vets" and Brian Michaud.Michaud says he has raised more than $17,000 in gross sales from a coupon book with buy one, get one free deals at local bars and restaurants.
President Obama pledges support for veterans, families
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Under a scorching morning sun, President Barack Obama laid a wreath to fallen U.S. warriors Monday, May 28th at Arlington National Cemetery as part of Memorial Day ceremonies that will include the launch of a 13-year commemoration of the Vietnam War.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Under a scorching morning sun, President Barack Obama laid a wreath to fallen U.S. warriors Monday, May 28th at Arlington National Cemetery as part of Memorial Day ceremonies that will include the launch of a 13-year commemoration of the Vietnam War.
Greater Milwaukee host to Memorial Day celebrations of remembrance
MILWAUKEE -- Many view Memorial Day as the unofficial start to summer, celebrated with cookouts and family parties.
MILWAUKEE -- Many view Memorial Day as the unofficial start to summer, celebrated with cookouts and family parties.