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A Wisconsin airman died in a 1952 plane crash. This week, he came home

Updated June 19, 2026, 9:35 a.m. CT More than 73 years after his Air Force plane crashed into an Alaskan mountain, a Wisconsin airman's remains came home. Airman Second Class Daniel McMann was the 51st of 52 people aboard a cargo plane that crashed Nov …

91 Cadets Graduate From Wisconsin Challenge Academy

MAUSTON – Ninety-one cadets became the Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy’s 56th graduating class during a June 10 ceremony at Mauston High School. According to the Wisconsin National Guard Public Affairs Office, the cadets completed the academy’s …

Storm rolls in with perfect purple sky to cap off Relay for Life

SHELL LAKE — The annual Washburn County Relay for Life was outside Friday, June 12, at the Shell Lake School track, the former site the event returned to this year. The Relay had previously been held at Memorial Park for the last few years, though in 2025 …

Wisconsin National Guard welcomes home final soldiers after deployment

APPLETON, Wis. — The final group of deployed Wisconsin National Guard soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment, was welcomed home this week. A welcome home ceremony in Appleton formally recognized the soldiers’ return to Wisconsin …

Cedarburg police officer returns home after serving a year with the Army National Guard

CEDARBURG, Wis. — A Milwaukee man who put his education and law enforcement career on hold to serve overseas with the Army National Guard is back home and set to officially join the Cedarburg Police Department in July. Tony Jones, a Milwaukee native who …

Slotkin seeks to restrict federal military, law enforcement at polling places

By Paula Wethington Paula Wethington Web Producer Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the …

Final group of Wisconsin National Guard soldiers returns home

APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - The final group of Wisconsin National Guard soldiers is home, wrapping up a deployment that lasted about a year and a month longer than families expected. At the Appleton flight center, Kelsey Blaylock and her daughter, Adaline, …

Class 56 graduates from Wisconsin Challenge Academy

MAUSTON, Wis. - A corps of 91 cadets became the Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy’s 56th graduating class June 10, following a drill team performance and formal commencement ceremony at the Mauston High School gymnasium in Mauston, Wisconsin. The …

Chai Soua Vang, serving life sentence in Wisconsin murders of 6 hunters, dies at 57

The St. Paul man convicted of killing six hunters in Wisconsin in 2004 has died at 57, according to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Chai Soua Vang, who was sentenced to life in prison, was assigned to the Oshkosh Correctional Institution and died …

Another Week of Airborne Exercises Announced by the Wisconsin National Guard

The low roars and rumbles of fighter jets in the skies overhead will again be heard over much of eastern Wisconsin as the Air National Guard conducts training operations this week and next. Operations take place within what’s known as the Volk Military …

Wisconsin Army National Guard aviation Soldiers conduct May 2026 readiness training at Fort McCoy

Soldiers and aircraft from the Wisconsin Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment (1-147th Aviation) conducted extensive training throughout May 2026 at Fort McCoy, taking advantage of the installation's airspace, training areas …

200+ Wisconsin National Guard soldiers welcomed home from Middle East deployment

GREENVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Smiles, hugs and a few happy tears filled the Appleton Flight Center Friday as more than 200 soldiers from Wisconsin were reunited with their loved ones following a yearlong deployment to the Middle East. A pair of welcome home …

Wisconsin National Guard to welcome home soldiers deployed in Middle East

May 28, 2026, 3:48 p.m. CT MADISON - The Wisconsin National Guard will host a welcome home ceremony Friday for more than 200 soldiers returning from a yearlong deployment overseas. The soldiers were deployed in the U.S. Central Command area of …

Sen. Slotkin to introduce bill to bar presidents from sending troops or armed feds to polling places

Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., plans to introduce a bill Thursday that would ban the president from sending armed military or federal agents to polling sites during American elections. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free …

What to know about Warbirds in Review at EAA AirVenture…

June 18, 2026, 4:04 a.m. CT The Warbirds in Review series will be held twice daily at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh from July 20-24. The series features historic aircraft along with the veterans, restorers and pilots connected to them. Presentations aim to …

Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin: Madison community to commemorate Hiroshima and Nagasaki with Lanterns ...

Madison, WI — July 2026 — On Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 6:30–8:30 PM, Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin (PSR WI) will host Lanterns for Peace, an annual community event at Tenney Park’s John Wall Family Pavilion. The gathering commemorates …

Wisconsin 360 for Friday, May 29th, 2026- More than 200 Wisconsin National Guard soldiers return home

Arizona’s Gallego, Kelly back bill to protect elections from federal or military interference

Arizona U.S. Sens. Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly are among a group of swing state Democrats supporting the Protect Our Polls Act, a new bill focused on guarding elections from federal interference. The Protect Our Polls Act, introduced Thursday, targets …

Jerry Ferr

Jerry Ferr, age 90, of Rice Lake, formerly of Tony, died of cancer, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with his family by his side at his home.   Jerry was born Oct. 16, 1935, to Joseph and Helen (Cap) Ferr. He graduated from Tony High School in 1953 and was married …

Scalise: Republicans Are Making America Safer, Stronger, and More Affordable While Democrats Talk America Down

Highlights from Leader Scalise’s interview with Maria Bartiromo: On President Trump bringing peace, lowering costs, and uniting allies: “As the Vice President just said, it's important that you see President Trump working to get a peace deal. This has …

As UAP Declassification Begins, Psychologists Release First Report on Possible Psychological Implications

First report of its kind examines psychological impact of UAP/NHI disclosure and calls for a national preparedness framework WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States government begins releasing …

A Catastrophic Gap Has Been Identified at the Heart of Banking's AI Transition New Report Warns of Systemic Risk

The Financial System's Biggest AI Risk Isn't Coming. It's Already Here. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A forthcoming report and white paper from Stephen Bishop and Tony del Fierro warns that the …

Green Beret Foundation Launches 'The Originals Fund' A Yearlong Campaign Ahead of 10th SFG(A)'s 75th Anniversary

The Foundation to Seed the Originals Fund Through Yearlong Fundraising Campaign, Invitational Golf Tournament, and 75th Anniversary Gala on June 19, 2027 SOUTHERN PINES, NC, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Green Beret …

On Juneteenth, NCHE Unveils Major Policy Paper Highlighting Five Years Of Community-Led Racial Healing Efforts

New report, Community Solidarity & Healing Through Action & Policies, celebrates progress on equity even as federal support for diversity and inclusion declines WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

President Trump’s Iran Agreement Is America First in Action

President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance have secured a historic breakthrough by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Iran. Forged through decisive American strength, this agreement ensures Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon, …

Working to Protect LGBTQ+ Visibility, Nonprofit Community Hub OutLGBTQ.com Launches in South Florida

The First‑of‑its‑Kind Online Platform Offers a Full LGBTQ+ Events Calendar and Database, Enhancing Community Presence, Safety, and Equality FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pride Month, long recognized for …

SAIGON FOR SAIGON MOVEMENT Launches International Outreach Campaign Ahead of “SAIGON DAY 2026” in Little Saigon, CA

Montreal gathering calls on Vietnamese communities worldwide to participate in July 5 commemorative events marking 50 years since the renaming of Saigon WESTMINSTER, CA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SAIGON FOR SAIGON …

Jenny Oaks Baker launches national tour celebrating America's 250th with 'American Mosaic' at iconic landmarks

Original production will be staged on the National Mall, at Mount Rushmore and in Zion National Park SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Grammy-nominated violinist Jenny Oaks Baker, performing with her …

Spiro Harrison & Nelson Announces New Lateral Associate Hires

Daniel S. Eckenrode and Kylie Spencer Bring Tax, Trusts & Estates, and Litigation Experience to Growing Firm RED BANK, NJ AND NY, NY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spiro Harrison & Nelson is pleased to announce …

Meet S.E.R.V.E: the Servant Leadership Framework Rebuilding Trust in Government

Civic Leader Dr. David Greene introduces the comprehensive consulting model for all levels of public service. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when citizen trust in government is at historic lows, one …

Apptunix Expands iOS App Development Services Across the GCC with New UAE-Based Delivery Teams

Apptunix expands iOS app development services in the GCC with UAE-based teams to deliver faster, localized mobile solutions. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Apptunix, a leading mobile app development …

Evelyn Castillo-Bach a Grassroots Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Calls for a Ban on All Medical Debt

Evelyn Castillo-Bach is a long-time Independent voter running a grassroots campaign as a Democrat for Governor of Florida in 2026. PEMBROKE PINES, FL, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Evelyn Castillo-Bach, a long-time …

Assured Space Unveils CyberBase™ Platform with Advanced Sovereign 5G Capabilities

Following field validation and live demonstrations, the tactical secure 5G base station has been optimized to deliver secure, private connectivity anywhere. CHANDLER, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Assured Space Access …

Open Ocean Robotics’ solutions available through the Department of War CDAO’s Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace–PT Aisle

VICTORIA, BC, CANADA, June 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Open Ocean Robotics, a leading provider of persistent maritime intelligence, announced today that its solutions are now available through the PT Aisle program from the Chief Digital and …

Vietnam Veterans of America Supports the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

The bill represents meaningful progress on many issues that have long affected veterans and their families. DC, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) today announced its support for the overall …

Supreme Court Hands Down Significant Second Amendment Victory

The Court affirmed the Fifth Circuit’s ruling that the lifetime ban for marijuana users is unconstitutional and secured a victory for 2A advocates nationwide. BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major victory …

Every Interaction Tells a Story: Tele-Town Hall & TTH Communications Launch 'Connected Insights'

Turn your communications data into actionable intelligence with Connected Insights, a new offering from TTH Communications. OAK BROOK, IL, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tele-Town Hall, LLC (TTH Communications), the …

Securing the Open Campus: Center for Digital Education Launches Higher Education Cybersecurity Council

New national initiative helps higher education leaders protect research integrity, their institutions, and the communities they serve SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for Digital Education (CDE) today …

Rear Admiral Michael Nowakowski Tours Dunham House During Omaha Navy Week

Rear Adm. Nowakowski toured Omaha's Dunham House, a 30-unit housing community for combat-wounded veterans, featuring accessible residences and support services. OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wounded Warriors …