Family of Racine soldier in North Korea pleads for his return
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Racine soldier family's anguish
Nearly two weeks after Racine soldier Travis King crossed the border into North Korea, his family is devastated and searching for answers.
King is believed to be held by North Korean authorities. For his family, "the waiting and the uncertainty are truly the hardest parts," reporter Bill Glauber writes.
"A huge chunk of us is just missing. We've got to go on not knowing if we will ever see him again. Not knowing if the kid is alive. We've got to go on," said King's uncle, Myron Gates.
The family is hopeful about U.S. diplomatic efforts and also has connected with the Richardson Center, which has had some success in dealing with North Korea.
Youth gun violence persists
Ten children were victimized by gun violence in 11 days in Milwaukee, leaving two dead. It has prompted Milwaukee leaders to plead with parents to keep better eyes on their kids.
Here's a key quote from Kathy Thornton-Bias, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Milwaukee. She emphasized there's space for all youth to find programs and support.
“There’s no excuse for kids to say they don’t have a place to go because every child is welcome here,” she said, emphasizing that they serve meals every day, provide free driver’s education classes and clubs for all interests. “We have the capacity and the will and the desire and drive to serve more children.”
The local leaders put special focus on Sherman Park, the site of a large fight and shooting last week. The area has had more calls for service in July than in any 30-day period over the last 2½ years, Milwaukee County Sheriff Denita Ball said.
The latest in sports
Reporter Drew Dawson is the perfect person to write this guide to running in Milwaukee since he's a runner himself. (I can't relate. The fastest I'll go is a brisk walk.) He's got information on the best routes and trails, local runners' groups, notable races in the area and more.
The Wisconsin Badgers' first preseason football camp under head coach Luke Fickell is this Wednesday. To get you up to speed for football season, Jeff Potrykus breaks down five things to watch at the camp.
Thanasis is back with the Bucks. Giannis Antetokounmpo's older brother, a free agent forward, re-signed with the team.
Don't miss these
Country music fans: Flip your calendar to 2024 to check your availability. Tim McGraw is coming April 19 to Fiserv Forum with Carly Pearce as the opener. Tickets go on sale Aug. 4.
Mike Romans, considered the "godfather" of Milwaukee's craft beer scene, died at 69 from cancer. His Bay View bar, Romans' Pub, was among the first to serve imported and craft beer on tap.
Elephants have been coming to Baraboo since 1888. After August, they won't return. This summer's performance season at Circus World is their last before they move into retirement.
Microsoft President Brad Smith was born in Milwaukee, and graduated from Appleton West. He spoke to the Green Bay Press-Gazette about the tech giant's investment in the state.
Chef's Food Network appearance
Milwaukee chef Brian Cripps didn't beat Bobby Flay on the Food Network, but he got to showcase his skills on a national stage.
Cripps, the chef at Third Ward restaurant Tre Rivali, made it to the final round on the latest episode of "Beat Bobby Flay." He made pita bread from scratch and ground the meat in his lamb kafta, but the judges chose Flay's version.
Reporter Jessica Rodriguez spoke to Cripps about what it was like to film the show in front of a live audience, and what he's taking away from the experience.
What readers can take away: Cripps' lamb kafta is also on the menu at Tre Rivali.
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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Racine soldier Travis King, gun violence in Milwaukee, Tim McGraw
