1. The visitation is now underway for fallen Milwaukee police officer Kendall Corder. The 32-year-old lost his life in the line of duty last month. He and his partner were ambushed in an alley on the city’s north side, while responding to a call about a person with a weapon. His partner, Officer Christopher McCray, was also hurt, but survived. The visitation for Officer Corder is happening at Elmbrook Church in Brookfield. It goes for another two hours roughly. The funeral starts at 2:30. Thousands are expected to attend, including law enforcement officers from across the country. Police honors will follow. After the funeral, a procession will take Officer Corder to his final resting place. He’ll be buried during a private ceremony at Wisconsin Memorial Park.
2. Tariffs on Canadian imports is being raised to 35%, effective Aug. 1, according to the Trump administration. In 2024, 43 pounds of fentanyl was seized at the northern border, 58 pounds have already been seized this year according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Canada shipped $413 billion worth of goods to the US last year. The primary imports from Canada to the United States include crude oil, vehicles (cars and parts), and machinery (turbines, engines, etc.). Additionally, Canada is a major supplier of various food products to the US, such as vegetable oils, grains, fish, cocoa, meats, and livestock.
3. Harley-Davidson’s Homecoming festivities rev up tonight! Hank Williams Jr. gets the party started with a concert in Veterans Park along Milwaukee’s lakefront. The Harley-Davidson homecoming is now an ANNUAL celebration, four days celebrating music, motorcycle culture, and Harley’s hometown. The company was founded here in Brew City back in 19-03. The first motorcycle was built in a shed in the Davidson family backyard. You can see "bike number one" at the Harley Davidson Museum. Tomorrow night’s concert is country star Chris Stapleton.