Michelle Hofmann is an Emmy Award winning KRIS 6 News Anchor and Reporter who is passionate about advocating for the communities she serves. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Purple Heart symbolizes ...

WINDHAM — Students in New York are gearing up for inspiring messages from a Purple Heart recipient who has written an illustrated children’s book about his late service dog. Sgt. Rick Yarosh ...

Robert Boyd Jr. begged his widowed mother to let him join the Marines during World War II before he turned 18. He survived the trial by fire at Iwo Jima ...

I’d say that the two most well-known facts about World War II are 1) that it happened; and 2) that it’s over. Of course, in the middle of it, exactly when the second part would occur wasn’t clear. Eve ...

The “Purple Runway of Dreams” was a transformative event that challenged social perceptions; this beauty pageant-cum-fashion show provided visually impaired participants with an opportunity to ...

With the national anthem, speeches, and applause, three World War II veterans who call Middle Tennessee home were honored on Monday. “Let’s celebrate these heroes together,” said Somerby ...

NORTH MANKATO — American Legion Post 518 will fly a flag in March in honor of Army Spec. 4 Dale Eugene Wayrynen. At 10 a.m. March 1, members will gather indoors at the post, 256 Belgrade Ave ...

Irelands rolls out the emerald carpet for U.S. touristsThe destination has launched a marketing plan for 2025 focused on its second-largest source market. Latest on cruising's Wave: Analyst says ...

A World War II vet finally got the medal he earned over 60 years ago. Jack Olson of Wisconsin was awarded the purple heart but would not accept it at the time. He was afraid his mother would learn he ...

Using archive video and images from the Imperial War Museum, as well as first-person testimony from veterans and eye-witnesses, this series of short films offers a comprehensive overview of World ...

He’s Victor E. Tiger, our beloved mascot, and right now, he is looking forward to his 25th birthday bash at the Tiger’s basketball game on February 22. Sharing his birthday with fans and ...