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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Run For The Wall makes a stop at Montvale Elementary School
MONTVALE, Va. (WFXR) — For over 20 years, Montvale Elementary School has been celebrating Run for the Wall motorcycle riders whose route passes by the school while raising awareness and promoting healing for veterans and their families. Run for the Wall began in 1989 with a passion to call for accounting of all Prisoners of War (POW) and those Missing in Action (MIA), to honor the memory of those Killed in Action (KIA) from all wars, and to support military personnel all over the world. What was once a single ride from California to Washington D.C., ending at the Vietnam War Memorial, has grown into a four route mission that not only raises awareness, but money to assist with their mission. During a ride, many years ago, children of Montvale Elementary were on the playground and waved as the bikers drove by on Highway 460. The next year, the bikers stopped to speak to the kids. Now, every year, as the bikers make their way through Virginia, the children, staff, and families of Montvale Elementary look forward to the tradition of graciously hosting these men and women. They take pride in making surethey have a refreshing stop from their long ride, are served lunch, and treated to performances from all grade levels showing their appreciation for the service and sacrifice of all military personnel. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The storied history of the Indianapolis 500 Borg Warner trophy
SPEEDWAY, Ind. (WEHT)- This Sunday will be the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500. The race features 33 drivers, all hoping to win the Borg Warner trophy. The trophy is now under strict security and not allowed to be touched by the public, but that hasn't always been the case. 35th annual Run for the Wall makes stop in the Tri-State Jack Mackenzie is the most photographed man in victory lane, but he wasn't a driver or even an employee of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He was a 6'4″ Butler basketball player who happened to be in the right place, at the right time, with the right build for the job of a lifetime. Mackenzie served as 'caretaker' for the Borg Warner trophy for three decades, starting at the age of 22 in 1953 to 1983. As caretaker, Mackenize would babysit and transport the trophy for the entire month of May, taking it to festivals, parades, dinners, carb days, and of course, race day. Mackenzie's daughter, Liz Mackenzie Freiherr, recalls the trophy being around the house so much, she thought it was just another piece of furniture. 'A lot of people don't know that the lid comes off, and so when I was about two years old, my dad took a picture of me inside the trophy. I may be the only girl who's been photographed inside the Borg Warner trophy. It was just a common, everyday thing in our house, no big deal to all of us,' says Mackenzie Frieherr. For three decades, Jack Mackenzie looked after the trophy with everything he had. Looking back at all the photos in Victory Lane, he can often be spotted standing with the silver trophy clasped tightly in his hands as the champion drinks their winner's milk. The trophy is now under strict security, with its value listed at over $3.5 million. Today, taking care of it requires a dedicated team, rather than being a one-man job. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania Turnpike expecting 2 million+ drivers for Memorial Day weekend
(WHTM) – The Pennsylvania Turnpike is expecting more than two million drivers to hit the highway for Memorial Day weekend. Turnpike officials project that, from May 23-26, approximately 2,190,000 motorists will travel on the Turnpike. This is nearly a 3% increase from last year's holiday weekend. The busiest day is expected to be Friday, with more than 700,000 motorists projected on the turnpike. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Maintenance and construction on the turnpike will be suspended starting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, until 11 p.m. on Monday, May 26. Those heading westbound in the Somerset (Exit 110) to New Stanton (Exit 75) corridor Sunday, May 25 are being warned that traffic could be slower from 3 to 5 p.m. as the Run for the Wall veteran's organization is hosting their annual 300+ unit motorcade that travels from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. and the Flight 93 National Memorial, Somerset County. Riders will travel west from the Somerset Interchange starting at approximately 3:15 p.m. Sunday. The motorcade is planning a fueling stop at the New Stanton Service Plaza (MP 77.6) around 4 p.m. before exiting at New Stanton around 5 p.m. and continuing onto Interstate 70 toward their final destination at the Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial in Illinois. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
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2025 Run for the Wall
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Part of the 'Run for the Wall' cross country motorcycle excursion came through Central Mississippi on Monday. A group gathered on the Highway 471 bridge over I-20 in Brandon gathered to support the riders. The riders are traveling to Washington, D.C., for Memorial Day. There are four routs across the country that the riders take. All in all, there will be thousands making the trip from California to rally at the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington. This is their way of showing support and solidarity with veteran. It's also a reminder that there are still unaccounted for POWs and MIAs that need to be found and brought home. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Run for the Wall motorcyclists roar through Topeka on way to D.C.
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Hundreds of motorcycle riders stopped in the Capital City on Monday as part of the 35th annual Run for the Wall event that honors Vietnam War veterans. Run for the Wall starts in Ontario, California and has three main routes to Washington, D.C., one of which takes riders through Kansas. The ten-day ride ends at the Vietnam Memorial Wall at the nation's capital. Organizers say this year is special because it coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. 27 News spoke to 2025 Route Coordinator Kirk Olson about the trip. 'Gosh, my favorite part of the event is almost every single stop,' Olson said. 'It's hard to pick one because every gas up we go to every overnight stop, every dinner stop. People come out in droves to help us. Like, for example, at this stop in Topeka, people raise money all year to help pay for our fuel to get across the country. It's just a wonderful gesture that they do for us.' FBI Director Kash Patel says he will pledge more agents to Kansas, Topeka Run for the Wall started in 1989 by a couple of Vietnam veterans who traveled across the country talking to radio, television and newspaper reporters about those still unaccounted for from the country's wars, according to the organization's website. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
