Test your knowledge of Thanksgiving Day history

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Before you belly up to the dinner table and chow down on turkey, stuff, cranberry sauce and much more, we invite you to test your knowledge of Thanksgiving Day history.Do you remember some of the facts you were taught in school years ago?

Hunger Task Force, volunteers prepare Thanksgiving meals Sunday

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Sunday morning, November 24th, folks were in line at Hunger Task Force in Milwaukee to help prepare Thanksgiving meals for those in need.Hunger Task Force Director Sherrie Tussler says 750 "golden tickets" were mailed to those in need, and on Sunday, folks were able to redeem the tickets for turkeys!"What we've decided to do, because we had some extra turkeys, was distribute them to seniors who normally just get a box of government commodity foods every month, and so we're gonna throw down that turkey for them," Tussler said.Meanwhile, inside an adjacent warehouse, folks were busy filling bins with food, which will be collected by the Hunger Task Force's 60 food pantries for distribution to clients."It's got everything in it that it would take to make a Thanksgiving meal or more.

Teaching the importance of Veterans Day

CUDAHY (WITI) -- Monday’s Veterans Day Ceremony at Park View Elementary in Cudahy started with the National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance, but in actuality the celebration started weeks before in the classrooms.“We think it's important for our students to understand Veterans Day, not just be here for a program for one day.

Veterans can soon apply for "veterans" distinction on license

GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary John Scocos and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Mark Gottlieb on Monday, November 11th announced that starting on December 2, 2013, veterans may voluntarily request through the WisDOT a veteran identifier on their Wisconsin driver’s license or state issued identification card.“It is fitting that on Veterans Day, WDVA and WisDOT announce they are beginning to implement the veteran identifier on driver’s licenses,” Governor Walker said.  “Our veterans have sacrificed so much for the good of our country and it is only right that we ease this burden of proof.”Veterans who choose to get the identifier must first verify they are eligible before they apply for a new card.

Gov. Scott Walker releases statement on Veterans Day

MADISON (WITI) – Governor Scott Walker released the following statement on Monday, November 11th in honor of Veterans Day:We have the privilege of living in the greatest nation in the world.

South Carolina soldier surprises son during school assembly

GREENVILLE, S.C. — There was a lot of hugging and tears on Friday when a soldier returned home from Afghanistan and surprised his son during a school assembly in Greenville, South Carolina.According to WYFF, Lt.