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This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, and communities around the world are marking this occasion ...
WISCONSIN — The Memorial Day weekend is here and cities across the Badger State are holding ceremonies and observations in honor of the holiday. The following events are all being held Monday.
Jerome "Jerry" H. Draeger, who ran the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home for more than 33 years, passed away June 17 at age 93.
Racine native Willow Newell made history June 21 when she was crowned Miss Wisconsin, becoming the first Black woman to earn the title.
PIGEON FALLS, Wis. — One Wisconsin man, who also happens to be a World War II veteran recently celebrated a milestone birthday. He turned 108-years-old! To mark the big day, he celebrated with ...
SUPERIOR, Wis.– The Richard I Bong Museum in Superior is highlighting Memorial Day for a few reasons this year. Right on time for this day of observance the Veterans Service Office of Douglas ...
How has Memorial Day changed? Dennis said Memorial Day’s potency diminished somewhat with the addition of Armistice Day, which marked World War I’s end on Nov. 11, 1918.
Here’s a look at the 7 big events happening this Memorial Day Weekend in Wisconsin.
The sixth annual Field of Flags is back at the War Memorial Center in Milwaukee to honor every Wisconsinite killed in action since statehood.
The state Legislature was slow to provide funds — World War I and replacing the Capitol in Madison that burned down in 1904 took priority.
It’s the first permanent memorial wall in the state to bear the names and photos of every Wisconsin service member who died in the war.