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Korean War soldier listed as missing in action for 70 years receives flyover salute during Wisconsin burial

A Wisconsin native killed in action during the Korean War received a flyover salute on July 25 from Wisconsin Army National Guard helicopters during his burial, nearly 70 years after going missing in action in 1950. United States Army Cpl. Francis J. Rochon served as a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division during the Korean War. On September 1, 1950, near Changnyeong, South Korea, he was reported as missing in action. The U.S. Army officially declared Rochon deceased December 31, 1953, and confirmed his remains non-recoverable January 16, 1956. Nearly 70 years later...

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A Milwaukee baseball tradition continues for the Brewers as the racing sausages go on the road

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on July 17 that the beloved Johnsonville Famous Racing Sausages would adopt a travel schedule to start the 2020 season, showing up at a variety of surprise locations throughout the Milwaukee-area. The effort was designed to continue the cherished 6th inning tradition amid safety restrictions in place due to the coronavirus. On select home game dates, a sausage race from a unique location around town will be shown on the scoreboard in the middle of the 6th inning, and also shared via Brewers social media. “We can’t bring fans to games right now, but we...

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Livestream of “Milwaukee Strong” all-star music video and “The Hero in You” mural salutes essential workers

Imagine MKE, 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Downtown BID #21 will highlight Milwaukee’s vibrant artistic community and honor our city’s heroes in a livestreamed event on July 24 at 10:00 am. The event will share two projects with the public, the release of the “Milwaukee Strong” song and music video which features over 30 Milwaukee musicians, and the completion of “The Hero In You” mural by artist Ken Brown at the MacArthur Square parking garage. The livestream event, hosted by 88Nine’s Dori Zori, will be available on Imagine MKE, 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Downtown’s Facebook pages, as well...

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Wisconsin’s elected officials tell Trump to keep his secret police force out of Milwaukee

Governor Tony Evers sent a message to President Donald Trump to keep federal agents out of Milwaukee on June 22, leading a chorus of local officials who do not want to see the same unconstitutional actions in Portland repeated here. Trump and the White House announced on July 19 that federal agents were scheduled to deploy in Chicago, Albuquerque, Cleveland, Detroit, and Milwaukee as part of Operation Legend. Governor Evers, a Democrat, sent Trump a letter on July 22 saying he was strongly opposed to the move, warning it would only make the situation worse. Wisconsin authorities, including the...

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Poll Workers Needed: Milwaukee seeks individuals to serve our democracy and city on election days

The Election Commission is looking to hire poll workers to help with the fall primary on August 11, and the fall general elections on November 3 in the City of Milwaukee. Common Council President Cavalier Johnson said the Election Commission needs poll workers who can help the city conduct “the most important elections of our lifetime.” “The positions that are needed will be paid an extra $100 for Election Day service and will also include paid training,” President Johnson said. “The city needs these important workers who will be serving their city and helping to ensure we carry out...

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