OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - With everyone enjoying the sights in the sky, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is keeping a close eye on safety and making sure people on the ground and in the water stay safe through all the excitement. As fans enjoy all of the sights ...

As summer weather brings more people out on the water, the U.S. Coast Guard is reminding paddlers in the Pacific Northwest to stay safe by preparing for cold-water conditions, wearing life jackets, and carrying waterproof communication tools. According to ...

A boater education class will lessen your risk of an accident, running aground, or getting lost on our local waterways.

WINTHROP HARBOR, Ill. (WLS) -- A decorated U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary leader was found dead in the waters of Lake Michigan in the north suburbs this week. John Staggs, 76, had served over 38 years. He was reported missing a week ago and found the next day.

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Station on Marco Island will host five boating safety courses throughout November and December.

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The Coast Guard urges boaters to use extra caution while out on the water this Labor Day weekend. Coast Guard crews, along with local and state law enforcement agencies, will be patrolling, conducting safety checks, and watching for people boating while ...

Local organizations and military spouses are coming together this weekend to open a pop-up food pantry for active duty service members, military retirees and fe

A Manistee native was named the 2024 U.S. Coast Guard auxiliarist of the year. Matthew Thompson, a 2006 Manistee graduate, has been in the Coast Guard Auxiliary since 2019. The auxiliary is a civilian volunteer branch of the Coast Guard. "In 2024, he ...

State officials are investigating the drowning of a U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary leader last week in Lake Michigan in the far northern suburbs. John Staggs, 76, was found dead about 8:45 p.m. July 12 in the water beneath a dock at North Point Marina in ...