On a pristine Saturday afternoon, there was a Blackhawk helicopter flyover, and American flags were everywhere.

“It was hard today in some ways,” Scott Torpey said quietly. “But it was also a joyous occasion that we got to bring him home.”

At the New Ulm City Cemetery, it was a long-awaited homecoming as U.S. Army Captain Willibald Bianchi — ‘Uncle Bill’ to his family — was laid to rest with full military honors.

“You know, the sense of closure,” says Steve Marti, one of Bianchi’s nephews. “Who would have thought, after all these years, we get the call that guess what? They’ve identified his remains.”

Bianchi, 29 years old, previously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, was killed on a POW transport ship when it was bombed and sunk by an American plane in January 1945.

His remains were buried in a mass grave in a military cemetery in Hawaii.

For decades, Bianchi’s family didn’t know if he would ever be formally identified.

“He was lost to the war,” explains Joseph Marti, another nephew. “He was Uncle Bill, who left and never came back.”

Until a phone call last September: the Defense POW-MIA Accounting Agency had painstakingly searched through remains in the cemetery and used family DNA samples for a match.

“My cousin Scott, my Aunt Mary Louise, his sister and another cousin donated DNA, and they used that to use some of his bones to extract mitochondrial DNA and get the match,” Joseph Marti explains.

After a dignified transfer at MSP, Bianchi’s remains were brought to New Ulm.

Dozens and dozens of people from across the country — brothers, sisters and cousins attended the burial ceremony.  

The American flag on Bianchi’s coffin was given to his family.

“They gave it to my sister Sue, who was so deserving,” Steve Marti says. “She’s done so much to keep Uncle Bill’s legacy alive in our home, here in her home.”

For years, family members had passed down Bianchi’s story.

Now, they say, it has an ending befitting his service, and after an 80-year journey, Bianchi is now at honored rest.

His family says their hearts, once empty, are now full.  

“So, to have him back home, I think, is so special for everybody associated,” Joseph Marti exclaims. “We’re overwhelmed and humbled.”

The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at May 2, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from May 2 drawing

25-37-42-52-65, Powerball: 14, Power Play: 3

Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 2 drawing

Midday: 9-5-6

Midday Wild: 3

Evening: 6-8-9

Evening Wild: 7

Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 2 drawing

Midday: 3-3-2-6

Midday Wild: 8

Evening: 1-2-6-2

Evening Wild: 1

Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Cash Pop numbers from May 2 drawing

Early Bird: 01

Morning: 13

Matinee: 01

Prime Time: 05

Night Owl: 06

Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Show Me Cash numbers from May 2 drawing

11-17-30-31-36

Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from May 2 drawing

05-13-35-53-54, Powerball: 07

Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.

To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:

Ticket Redemption

Missouri Lottery

P.O. Box 7777

Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777

For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.

For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.

When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?

• Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
• Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
• Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
• Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
• Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
• Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
• Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
• Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
• Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.

The Nebraska softball team (40-6, 20-1) will hit the road and face the Penn State Nittany Lions (32-17, 11-10) this week to wrap up the final regular-season series of the season. The Huskers are ranked No. 3 in the NFCA Poll. NU is also No. 2 by Softball America, USA Softball and D1 Softball.

The Huskers are led by two-way star Jordy Frahm and Hannah Camenzind. Frahm is hitting .423 at the plate on the season with a 15-4 record with nine saves in the pitcher’s circle. Camenzind is hitting .408 and has a record in the pitcher’s circle of 5-0 with a 1.40 ERA.

The Big Ten Tournament will take place May 6-9 in College Park, MD.

Here’s how to watch the Nebraska-Penn State Sunday finale, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information:

What channel is Nebraska-Penn State on today?

TV Channel: BTN

Livestream: Fubo (free trial)

Nebraska vs Penn State will wrap up the final regular-season series of the year on the Big Ten Network on Sunday afternoon. Streaming options for the game include B1G+ and FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Nebraska-Penn State Softball time today

• Date: Sunday, May 3
• Start time: 11 a.m. CT

The Nebraska-Penn State softball regular season finale starts at 11 a.m. CT from Nittany Lion Softball Park in State College, PA.

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