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    DETROIT (WXYZ) — More than 150,000 fans pack the Detroit Grand Prix each year, but it’s a team of 1,000-plus volunteers that keeps the three-day event running at top speed.

Among them is a father-daughter duo with a combined 18 years of service to the race — and a shared passion for showing Detroit at its best.

Patrick Grace has been volunteering at the Grand Prix for 16 years. His daughter, Colleen Grace, is in her second year. Together, they manage pre- and post-race event ceremonies — everything from coordinating the national anthem to staging the winner’s circle.

“We get the big flags in the right place. We get the people who sing the national anthem. We get the trophies ready. We get the champagne ready,” Patrick Grace said.

“All the fun stuff,” Colleen Grace said.

That includes hauling the trophies to the podium, which is no small task.

“I guess they’re 50 pounds. They’re heavy. And there’s 16 of them for each race,” Patrick Grace said.

For Colleen Grace, the appeal of volunteering took some time to appreciate. Growing up, she heard her father rave about the event every year.

“My dad growing up, he would come home and tell my sister and I how great this was every year and we’d go OK, yeah, sure dad. But now as an adult, I see the allure and it’s been so much fun,” she said.

Colleen Grace served in the Navy for about 7 1/2 years, and the time apart made their reunion at the Grand Prix even more meaningful.

“I didn’t get to see her from like 18 to 25 (years old),” Patrick Grace said.

“Now that I moved back to Michigan, I get to hang out with him. Turns out, he’s cool,” Colleen Grace said.

When asked whether volunteering at the event made her father cooler, Colleen Grace didn’t hesitate.

“It’s certainly a contributing thing,” she said.

“It can’t hurt,” Patrick Grace said.

Colleen Grace’s military background has also started to shift the family dynamic — at least when it comes to sun protection. After noticing her 62-year-old father’s sunburned nose at the end of one race day, she’s taken a more hands-on approach.

“Well, I asked him 17 times if he has sunscreen,” Colleen Grace said.

“And I did have sunscreen. She did not ask me if I put it on,” her father said.

“Last night, I’m looking at him and I go Dad, your nose is so red. Did you wear the sunscreen? And he said no,” Colleen Grace said.

She’s already planning ahead for next year.

“Dad, I’m the captain,” she said.

Despite years at the event, neither of them had the chance to sit and watch the races as spectators. But Patrick Grace said that’s not really the point.

“It would be fun to be able to sit, sit and watch the race, but I get to see so many things that other people don’t see,” he said.

Both plan to return next year. For Patrick Grace, the motivation is simple.

“My legs hurt tomorrow, my back will hurt, you know, kind of I’m getting old, but I’ll do it every year I can,” Patrick Grace said.

Colleen Grace sees it as something deeper than a weekend commitment.

“I mean, this is our heritage. I mean, the tire marks, the sound, this is the best,” she said.

For Patrick Grace, it all comes back to Detroit.

“I just like to be part of showing off… what a wonderful thing. I want to put on the best event possible. I want people to say Detroit was cool,” he said.

The Detroit Grand Prix is expected to return next year on the weekend after Memorial Day. Volunteer registrations open Spring 2027.

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    TULSA, Oklahoma (KJRH) — Tulsa is marking 105 years since one of the worst acts of racial violence in American history destroyed the Greenwood District, known as Black Wall Street.

During the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, white mobs attacked Black residents, destroying their homes and businesses in Greenwood and North Tulsa. More than 300 people are believed to have lost their lives, and work continues through the city of Tulsa to identify and name every victim.

A candlelight vigil took place Sunday at Greenwood Rising, honoring the memory of those killed.

Dr. Raymond Doswell, Greenwood Rising executive director, said:

“It’s been estimated that $1.5 million in real estate property damage uh occurred during that time and that’s in $1921 so today that’s well past $20 million in property damage. Um, many people were. It was about 12,000 folk who were living here in Greenwood.”

Doswell said:

“They stayed because they came to Tulsa in the first place from where they were living before to build a better life for themselves.”

This year’s anniversary carries added significance as Greenwood Rising — the museum dedicated to preserving Black Wall Street’s history — celebrates its own 5th anniversary. A Resilience Leadership Luncheon today will focus on the museum’s ongoing educational mission and community programming.

Also taking place today is Race Massacre Observance Day, first declared last year by Mayor Monroe Nichols. Nichols will visit Oaklawn Cemetery to pay his respects.

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    TULSA, Oklahoma (KJRH) — More than 5,000 vehicles registered for the Route 66 Capital Cruise in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the city celebrated 100 years of the iconic highway. The event drew visitors from across the United States, as well as Canada and France.

A Guinness World Record official made the announcement at the event.

“I can announce in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. You had a total of 3,596. Congratulations.” the official said.

Guinness noted deductions were made, which is why the final count fell short of the 5,000vehicles registered.

The record-setting total surpassed a previous mark set in 2017. Tulsa residents were excited about the milestone.

“It was just awesome to feel the energy and then hearing that number. As soon as we heard the number of the other place that had the record before in 2017. We were like oh we beat them. Like 3,500 yup,” Lauren Orr, a Tulsa resident, said.

The cruise featured a wide variety of vehicles, including a 1964 Impala, Mustangs, Chevys, and Porsches. Some participants dressed up and brought themed cars to the parade.

Gene Jaros traveled from North Carolina for the centennial celebration. Jaros said she remembers fond memories of traveling Route 66 with her uncle and enjoyed the variety of vehicles on display.

“I like the theme cars. They have the Ghost Busters car, the Jurassic Park car. I like it when they kind of dress up and go in theme. And it’s on my bucket list some day to do the whole Route66,” Jaros said.

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    SHEBOYAN, Wisconsin (WTMJ) — A 51-year-old Sheboygan man died Friday morning after a bicycle incident in the parking lot of Horace Mann Middle School, prompting the school to cancel classes for the day.

Sheboygan Police were called to the school around 6:40 a.m. Officers found Gabriel “Gabe” Solis dead from injuries sustained in the incident. Police say no other vehicles were involved and no other people are being sought. The Sheboygan County Medical Examiner is investigating.

The Sheboygan Area School District canceled classes at Horace Mann Middle School for the day.

Those who knew Solis say he spent his entire life in Sheboygan. He worked at Piggly Wiggly for years, loved the Green Bay Packers, and rarely went anywhere without his bike. He did not own a car, instead riding his bicycle all over town and taking photos of the things many people pass by every day.

His brother Joseph Solis remembered him as someone whose presence spoke for itself.

“Just a smile. It said it all,” Joseph said.

Joseph described his brother as someone who embraced life fully.

“He loved his job. Come out, ride his bike, like I said, enjoy life, and then ride all the way down to the woods, ride past the lake,” Joseph said.

Friends say Solis was a fixture at Big Mike’s Bar on Indiana Avenue, a place many called his second home. Friend Amanda Beniger said his presence was impossible to miss.

“Gabe was amazing. He would come in and he would light up every room he would walk into. He always wanted to play darts and have fun and he just would talk about everything from his day to work to see how we are. He just cared about all of us,” Beniger said.

Solis had recently taken up darts and was planning to practice with friends the same Friday morning he died.

“He started doing darts in the last year and he absolutely loved shooting darts and he wanted to play in leagues and he would come here and want us to practice with him,” Beniger said.

A family friend echoed that sentiment, describing how Solis documented the world around him.

“He rode everywhere and took pictures of everything, morning, night, evening, the lake, everything,” the friend said.

Renee Kramer, who owns Big Mike’s with her husband Mike Kramer, said Solis was much more than a regular customer.

“My husband and I are heartbroken by this tragic news,” Kramer said. “Gabe was very kind. He wasn’t just a patron at Big Mike’s — he was everybody’s friend. We’re all family here, and Gabe was a big part of that family.”

Kramer described Solis as a genuine, caring person known for his generosity and positive spirit.

“He had a very kind soul and was truly a great guy, inside and out,” Kramer said. “He’d give you the shirt off his back. He will be deeply missed.”

Kramer said she remains in shock after learning of Solis’ death.

“Receiving that phone call was not something I was expecting,” Kramer said. “This is a tremendous loss for everyone who knew and loved him.”

Friends say they plan to honor Solis’ memory with a benefit event in his name.

For Joseph, the pain of losing his younger brother is still raw. But he hopes people take one lesson from his brother’s life.

“Before you go to bed, say you love everybody. It’s the best thing you can do,” Joseph said.

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    KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KSHB) — Argentina’s national soccer team arrived in Kansas City Sunday morning ahead of the team’s World Cup title defense.

The team landed at Kansas City International Airport at around 11:20 a.m. Sunday, according to FlightAware.

Flight data shows the 11-hour trip covered over 5,800 miles from Ezeiza International Airport in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The flight number for the Aerolineas Argentinas charter was 1978, an homage to the 1978 World Cup that Argentina won as the host nation over the Netherlands.

According to the Argentina National team, most of the Argentina squad arrived on its charter, though some players will arrive from clubs elsewhere in the world.

A few hours before the three-time World Cup champions touched down in KC, their X account posted a picture of a player inside the plane and another of the plane from the outside, with Lionel Messi’s iconic No. 10 on the tail.

Fans were gathered outside the hotel Sunday morning, waiting for the Argentina national team to arrive.

“It’s the passion that I have for these colors, right? For the Albiceleste. It’s different,” Federico Carmona said.

Federico, who has lived in the United States for more than two decades, struggled to find the words to capture the feeling.

“I cannot explain it, but I can live it,” Federico said.

The Carmona family brought three generations to welcome the team. Pedro Carmona, the grandfather, reflected on what the moment meant to him.

“It’s a dream. I don’t think every grandad in the world can live this possibility, this dream,” Pedro said, in an interview in his native Spanish.

Pedro also said the love for Argentina runs deep in his family.

“It’s in their blood,” Pedro said.

Jeremias and Ezequiel Carmona described the rush of the moment.

“It’s amazing, honestly. It’s a lot of emotions going on,” Jeremias said. “Burst of emotions like a balloon just ready to pop.”

Rene Cortese and Rocio Suriani, who have lived in the United States for 15 years and in Kansas City for one, said the feeling goes beyond words.

“We grew up feeling soccer, and it’s something that I think I cannot explain with words. So it’s something that you feel so deeply in your heart,” Suriani said.

Their children, Maximo and Nicky Cortese, shared in the excitement.

“We want to see them for ourselves and feel the passion and feel the energy that they’re bringing for the World Cup,” Maximo said. “Great memories are being made.”

Antonella Nocera, who lives in Blue Springs and has been in the United States for three years, echoed the sentiment shared by nearly everyone in the crowd.

She said it was especially meaningful to share that with her two-year-old son.

“Something that you cannot tell, you actually have to feel it,” Nocera said.

Nicolas Boucher, who has lived in Kansas City for a year, agreed.

“This is just something you cannot describe,” Boucher said.

For Deanna Hartman, the moment carried a sense of historic significance.

“I just wanted to be here and part of the history we are making in Kansas City,” Hartman said.

Argentina plans to spend Sunday doing light training in the hotel gym while awaiting the arrival of the rest of its players.

The team will have its base camp training site at the Sporting KC Training Centre throughout the tournament. Its first full workout is set for Monday.

Argentina is the first of four national teams with a World Cup base camp in the Kansas City metro area to arrive. The Netherlands, England and Algeria are set to touch down this week, AP reports.

The team will play a friendly against Honduras on Saturday and another three days later against Iceland.

Argentina’s quest for back-to-back World Cup championships begins June 16 against Algeria at “Kansas City Stadium” — more commonly known to sports fans as Arrowhead.

Ahead of the game, Argentine fans are organizing a banderazo, a gathering to show support for the team. The event is set for 6 p.m. on June 15 at Mill Creek Park.

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    PUNA, Hawaii (KITV) — Following a multi-day search and several killings in Puna, 36-year-old Jacob Baker has been hit with a series of criminal charges, including multiple counts of murder.

According to the Hawaii Island Prosecutor, 36-year-old Jacob Baker was charged with the following on Friday evening, May 29, 2026:

First-degree burglary Unauthorized control of propelled vehicle (auto theft) First-degree theft (2 counts) Fourth-degree criminal property damage Fourth-degree theft First-degree unauthorized entry into motor vehicle (car break-in)

Baker’s bail for these charges was set at $193,000.

On Saturday, May 30, Baker was also charged with the following:

First-degree murder Second-degree murder Second-degree murder Second-degree murder

The second-degree murder charges are connected to the three homicide victims, and the murder in the first-degree pertains to intentionally or knowingly killing two or more people.

It was confirmed that Baker’s bail for the murder charges is set to no bail, and he won’t be eligible for release even if he makes bail for the property crimes.

Baker is set to make his initial court appearance on Monday, June 1, in Hilo District Court.

The investigation is ongoing at this time.

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    BLACK MOUNTAIN, North Carolina (WLOS) — A local family is transforming a Helene-ravaged property along the Swannanoa River into a thriving farm, creating a space focused on agriculture, community, and recovery.

Mary Bulan and her family purchased the six-acre property just a few months ago.

Before Helene, the land held a small garden and two homes.

“And then when the storm hit, and the houses were destroyed, we kept farming, even knowing nothing about what the future of the property would be,” Bulan said.

Bulan said the family initially leased a small portion of the property to grow flowers. After Helene, the previous owner was no longer able to maintain the land.

“We probably had 10 feet of water,” Bulan said.

After purchasing the property, Bulan and her partner established Little Farm.

“We grow mostly fresh-cut flowers. We sell arranged bouquets from our farm stand in Black Mountain. And we also have a ‘you pick’,” Bulan said.

The farm grows herbs, flowers, and produce, much of which is sold at their farm stand.

“We have been selling out of our driveway since 2019. And then it became clear that we needed more space to grow or wanted more,” Bulan said.

The remaining crops are donated to hunger-relief organizations, including Bounty & Soul and Equal Plates.

Along with the farm, the property includes campsites along the river that are available for visitors to book.

“We want it to remain a farm that’s producing food and flowers and beauty and joy for our neighbors, for folks who come to visit and want to enjoy a beautiful place,” Bulan said.

Looking ahead, Bulan hopes to continue expanding the farm while creating opportunities for others to share and benefit from the space.

For more information on Little Farm, visit: littlefarm-nc.com

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    MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — The family of a young man killed in a workplace accident is speaking out.

Twenty-four-year-old Cody Stelzel died Thursday, May 28, after investigators say a boat tipped over and pinned him while he was working at CenterPointe Marine in Milwaukee.

“Cody could walk in every room with his smile and light it up,” said Kevin Stelzel, Cody’s father.

OSHA is investigating the incident, but the family says they still don’t know what caused the boat to fall.

His family says his “giving spirit” lives on through organ donation and hopes to one day meet the people he helped save.

Right now, they say what they need the most is closure.

“We want help. We want everybody out there to help to try to get us some answers and to not allow this to happen to any other family because the hole in your heart is never going to be replaced,” said Angela Best, Cody’s mother.

CenterPointe Marine called Stelzel an important member of its team who was always smiling and full of enthusiasm.

A celebration of life is scheduled for June 6th at DJ’s Clubhouse and Lounge.

Anyone who wants to honor his memory is welcome to attend.

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