Fourth of July Milwaukee fireworks, celebrations; where to find them

Milwaukee has Fourth of July festivities scheduled for communities across the city following the July 3 fireworks show at the lakefront.

Milwaukee Juneteenth Parade back for 52nd year

Milwaukee has one of the longest-running Juneteenth celebrations. Monday marked 52 years of celebrating the now federal holiday.

Juneteenth 2023: More than half of states recognizing it as official public holiday

At least 28 U.S. states are legally recognizing Juneteenth as a public holiday this year — meaning state government offices are closed and state workers have a paid day off.

Biden, first lady hosting Juneteenth concert at White House

Artists who will be featured include Audra McDonald, Jennifer Hudson, and Cliff “Method Man” Smith, a member of the legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan.

Menomonee Falls July 3 parade changes; no reserving viewing areas

The Village of Menomonee Falls Police Department announced Wednesday, June 7 changes that have been made regarding the July 3 Independence Day Parade.

WWII veterans return to Utah Beach to honor D-Day on 79th anniversary

Dozens of World War II veterans have traveled to Normandy this week to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day, the deadly assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control.

Pewaukee fireworks coin counting fundraiser; every penny matters

The Village and City of Pewaukee is doing what it can to keep the annual July 4th fireworks. Now, North Shore Bank is joining in on the effort to hold a community coin counting fundraiser.

Memorial Day holiday US air passenger travel tops 2019 levels

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says more than 9 million people were screened at airports over the four-day Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Biden marks Memorial Day with wreath-laying ceremony, lauds troops' sacrifice

President Joe Biden said in a Memorial Day address that Americans “must never forget the price that was paid" by troops to protect their democracy.

Wales veteran's Memorial Day display not hindered by his cancer fight

A Vietnam War veteran in Wales has dedicated his front lawn to fallen soldiers. Those who sacrificed it all keeps him fighting his battle with cancer.

Memorial Day: Fallen officer's parents speak at Wisconsin Memorial Park

Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield invited the community on Monday, May 29 to honor those who lost their lives as members of the United States armed forces.

Memorial Day: Slinger parade honors Purple Heart recipient

The Memorial Day parade in Slinger was topped off with a tribute to Vietnam veteran Sgt. Joseph Mueller, who died in training in 1970.

'Missing Hero Table': Fallen soldiers honored with empty seat at table on Memorial Day

Creating "The Missing Hero Table" — or setting an extra place and empty chair at the family table — is a way to remember the soldier who never came home, as one Florida mom explains.