Daredevil duo takes epic selfie on top of the world's second-tallest building
(WITI) -- Two daredevils are climbing their way up buildings to capture the most epic of selfies.The Ping An Finance Centre in Shenzhen, China is still under construction, but is set to become the second-tallest tower in the world.
(WITI) -- Two daredevils are climbing their way up buildings to capture the most epic of selfies.The Ping An Finance Centre in Shenzhen, China is still under construction, but is set to become the second-tallest tower in the world.
Federally indicted: Madison man charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS
MADISON (WITI) -- A 34-year-old Madison man has been federally indicted, charged with attempting to provide material support and resources, namely himself as personnel, to a foreign terrorist organization.A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin returned the indictment against Joshua Van Haften Thursday, April 23rd.
MADISON (WITI) -- A 34-year-old Madison man has been federally indicted, charged with attempting to provide material support and resources, namely himself as personnel, to a foreign terrorist organization.A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin returned the indictment against Joshua Van Haften Thursday, April 23rd.
"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.
"It is a great honor:" Wisconsin soldier, injured in Iraq in 2009, receives Purple Heart
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Purple Heart is the oldest military award still given to U.S. military members, and on Sunday, February 8th, a Wisconsin soldier was honored.Army National Guard Specialist Alexander Zerbst of Oconomowoc was deployed to Iraq in 2007 -- where he worked as a wrecker operator -- driving a HEMMT (Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck).
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Purple Heart is the oldest military award still given to U.S. military members, and on Sunday, February 8th, a Wisconsin soldier was honored.Army National Guard Specialist Alexander Zerbst of Oconomowoc was deployed to Iraq in 2007 -- where he worked as a wrecker operator -- driving a HEMMT (Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck).
Bipartisan group of senators wants to put an end to travel ban to Cuba
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators wants to end travel restrictions on Americans seeking to go to Cuba, saying it would help foster change in the Communist island nation.Current law generally bans travel to Cuba, although there are numerous exceptions.Arizona Republican Sen.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators wants to end travel restrictions on Americans seeking to go to Cuba, saying it would help foster change in the Communist island nation.Current law generally bans travel to Cuba, although there are numerous exceptions.Arizona Republican Sen.
Stray cat hailed a hero after using her body to keep an abandoned baby warm
RUSSIA (WITI) -- A stray cat in Russia is being hailed a hero for saving the life of an abandoned baby.Neighbors say the cat's cries caught their attention -- soon finding "Masha" the cat using her body to keep a baby boy warm from Russia's deep freeze.The baby was reportedly left in a box in the building's entryway.The child was taken to the hospital, where doctors determined the child is about two-and-a-half months old.Doctors says he's healthy, with no signs of abuse.The baby is staying at the hospital while police search for his parents.
RUSSIA (WITI) -- A stray cat in Russia is being hailed a hero for saving the life of an abandoned baby.Neighbors say the cat's cries caught their attention -- soon finding "Masha" the cat using her body to keep a baby boy warm from Russia's deep freeze.The baby was reportedly left in a box in the building's entryway.The child was taken to the hospital, where doctors determined the child is about two-and-a-half months old.Doctors says he's healthy, with no signs of abuse.The baby is staying at the hospital while police search for his parents.
Just back from Cuba: Pewaukee student says, "Today is a day I was not expecting for many years to come"
PEWAUKEE (WITI) -- For a college student from Pewaukee, the possibility of normalizing relations between the U.S. and Cuba is especially surprising.
PEWAUKEE (WITI) -- For a college student from Pewaukee, the possibility of normalizing relations between the U.S. and Cuba is especially surprising.
Gov. Scott Walker calls normalization with Cuba 'bad idea'
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
"Surprisingly unscathed," newborn survives after he's flushed down the toilet by his mother
CHINA (WITI) -- A newborn baby has survived being flushed down the toilet by his mother shortly after she gave birth to him in China.The Daily Mail reports a passerby heard the little boy's cries coming from a sewer and called police.
CHINA (WITI) -- A newborn baby has survived being flushed down the toilet by his mother shortly after she gave birth to him in China.The Daily Mail reports a passerby heard the little boy's cries coming from a sewer and called police.
Lieutenant Governor Kleefisch to lead trade trip to China
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin Lt.
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin Lt.
"Their culture is beautiful:" Students share experience from once-in-a-lifetime trip to China
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Do you remember your 8th grade school trip?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Do you remember your 8th grade school trip?
Israel: 'We will respond with a heavy hand' after synagogue attack kills 4
JERUSALEM (CNN) -- Two knife- and ax-wielding Palestinian men broke into a Jerusalem synagogue Tuesday morning and killed four Israeli worshipers, Israeli police said.Police responded and shot and killed the attackers, spokesman Micky Rosenfeld told CNN.
JERUSALEM (CNN) -- Two knife- and ax-wielding Palestinian men broke into a Jerusalem synagogue Tuesday morning and killed four Israeli worshipers, Israeli police said.Police responded and shot and killed the attackers, spokesman Micky Rosenfeld told CNN.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Officials say he's China's worst driver, see why
(WITI) -- A man in China has been dubbed the country's 'worst driver' after police released CCTV footage of him taking 10 minutes to reverse out of a space.
(WITI) -- A man in China has been dubbed the country's 'worst driver' after police released CCTV footage of him taking 10 minutes to reverse out of a space.
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.
He couldn't hear his cartoons, so little boy cuts dangling rooftop worker's safety ropes!
CHINA (WITI) -- Working on a roof -- a man nearly fell 80 feet to his death when an angry child cut the safety ropes to his harness!According to Your-Story.org, the worker was using a drill to mount security lights on the side of an apartment building in China.
CHINA (WITI) -- Working on a roof -- a man nearly fell 80 feet to his death when an angry child cut the safety ropes to his harness!According to Your-Story.org, the worker was using a drill to mount security lights on the side of an apartment building in China.
"There is no role for a group like ISIS:" UWM political expert says Foley execution is a wake-up call
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A political science professor tells FOX6 News that the beheading of James Foley, a graduate of Marquette University, will likely be a wake-up call for many who believe Iraq was on the path to peace.UW-Milwaukee political expert Douglas Savage explains..."It's a process, frankly, that we've ignored at our own peril," said Savage.ISIS has continued to grow in the aftermath of the American military departure from Iraq.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A political science professor tells FOX6 News that the beheading of James Foley, a graduate of Marquette University, will likely be a wake-up call for many who believe Iraq was on the path to peace.UW-Milwaukee political expert Douglas Savage explains..."It's a process, frankly, that we've ignored at our own peril," said Savage.ISIS has continued to grow in the aftermath of the American military departure from Iraq.
Protesters flock Milwaukee streets about Israel & Gaza fighting: "This is a humanitarian crisis, we need to stand for them"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Fighting and bombings continue to escalate in Israel and Gaza.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Fighting and bombings continue to escalate in Israel and Gaza.
"This is a really, really big deal:" Marquette professor, published expert on Ukraine speaks on Thursday's events
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Malaysia Airlines passenger jet crashed in a rebel-controlled part of eastern Ukraine on Thursday, spurring swift accusations from Ukrainian officials that "terrorists" shot down the aircraft.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Malaysia Airlines passenger jet crashed in a rebel-controlled part of eastern Ukraine on Thursday, spurring swift accusations from Ukrainian officials that "terrorists" shot down the aircraft.
"Our little part in this:" Nearly 50 rally for peace in Green Bay amid escalating tension in Middle East
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The tension in the Middle East is being felt half way around the world.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The tension in the Middle East is being felt half way around the world.
Just too dangerous: Milwaukee teenagers' three-week trip to Israel is cancelled
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Growing tensions and continuing conflict in Israel are grabbing headlines this week, and the violence is costing some Milwaukee teenagers the chance to take a once-in-a-lifetime trip.Images coming out of Israel these days show rocket launches and airstrikes -- and the fighting means some local teens won't be able to take a trip they've been planning for many years."Every year, our community blesses us with the trust and the opportunity to take a group of teenagers incoming juniors in high school to Israel on a three week trip," Mark Shapiro, the executive director of the Harry and Rose Samson Family JCC said.The Jewish Community Center's program starts with a group of Israeli teens who come to experience Milwaukee's Jewish community."Then our teens fly back to Israel and then stay at their homes in-home hospitality back in Tiberius," Shapiro said.This year's program has already seen the Israeli teens come and go, but their 23 North American counterparts -- nine of them from Milwaukee, won't be following them to the Middle East."Our kids -- unfortunately our trip was needed to be cancelled in light of the current events that are happening in Israel," Shapiro said.FOX6 News spoke by phone with a Marquette University law professor who just returned to the United States from Israel.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Growing tensions and continuing conflict in Israel are grabbing headlines this week, and the violence is costing some Milwaukee teenagers the chance to take a once-in-a-lifetime trip.Images coming out of Israel these days show rocket launches and airstrikes -- and the fighting means some local teens won't be able to take a trip they've been planning for many years."Every year, our community blesses us with the trust and the opportunity to take a group of teenagers incoming juniors in high school to Israel on a three week trip," Mark Shapiro, the executive director of the Harry and Rose Samson Family JCC said.The Jewish Community Center's program starts with a group of Israeli teens who come to experience Milwaukee's Jewish community."Then our teens fly back to Israel and then stay at their homes in-home hospitality back in Tiberius," Shapiro said.This year's program has already seen the Israeli teens come and go, but their 23 North American counterparts -- nine of them from Milwaukee, won't be following them to the Middle East."Our kids -- unfortunately our trip was needed to be cancelled in light of the current events that are happening in Israel," Shapiro said.FOX6 News spoke by phone with a Marquette University law professor who just returned to the United States from Israel.