"Emotional day:" Fallen service members honored during Memorial Day ceremony in Union Grove

UNION GROVE -- They gave their lives so that we might enjoy our freedom, and on Sunday, May 28th in Union Grove, a ceremony was held, saluting our fallen service members during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.Rain trickled off headstones decorated with flowers and American flags at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery Sunday.

Memorial Park hosts Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen Marines

BROOKFIELD -- Hundreds gathered Sunday morning, May 28th for the Marine Corps League's annual "Marine Memorial Service" at Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield."We've partnered with an organization called Dryhootch, and they have brought their veterans here today to show their art displays, talk about things they're doing in the community and really bring attention to us this weekend and help give back to the City of Milwaukee," Garrett Rose with Wisconsin Memorial Park said.Attendees also heard patriotic songs from the Milwaukee Male Chorus.About 4,000 were expected to visit Wisconsin Memorial Park this Memorial Day weekend.

Beer gardens, swimming, Kite Festival and more! Plenty to do in Milw. Co. Memorial Day weekend

MILWAUKEE -- Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer, and with that in mind, Milwaukee County officials are reminding residents of the plethora of fun activities to take part in across the county.Milwaukee County officials on Monday, May 22nd issued a news release highlighting summer activities you can take part in beginning Memorial Day Weekend -- from beer gardens to swimming at the county's family aquatic centers -- and more!Below are details on a few of the fun activities available as the warm weather sticks around, and summer finally arrives:Cool Waters & David F.

Many Catholics get green light on St. Paddy's corned beef

NEW YORK — Many Roman Catholics who ordinarily abstain from eating meat on Fridays during the 40 days before Easter have been given a "Paddy Pardon" for St.

"You can't smoke roses:" 'Pot bouquets' a hot commodity on Valentine's Day in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, California -- Flower shops across Los Angeles were packed with customers on Tuesday, February 14th as lovebirds rushed to buy the perfect gift for their partners on Valentines Day."I think Valentine's Day is a day to really show your appreciation for your loved ones and just to go that extra mile.

Holmen senior spends nearly $500 to buy Valentine's roses for EVERY girl in his school, staff included!

HOLMEN -- Just call him Romeo!A teenager in Holmen, Wisconsin wanted to make sure EVERY girl at his high school felt special on Valentine's Day -- so he spent nearly $500 to buy them all roses!"A lot of people don't get flowers," Zack Peterson said.On Valentine's Day, Peterson wanted to make sure his classmates didn't feel like they were alone."They get mad they don't get flowers, or sad they don't get flowers," Peterson said.Peterson, a senior at Holmen High School had an idea."I am handing out roses to every girl the school," Peterson said.After weeks of planning, hours of prep work and $450 later, he rolled into school on Tuesday, February 14th with a cart filled with hundreds of roses."They came in direct from Ecuador with two-day shipping," Peterson said."He's got the biggest heart.