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There won’t be any shortage of money in the race for governor here in Wisconsin. The Democratic Governors Association yesterday pledged 21 million-dollars to help Tony Evers win a second term. The money is part of 71 million-dollars that the DGA is dedicating to seven states. Wisconsin’s haul is the second largest, only Michigan’s Democratic governor is getting more at 23 million-dollars.

A former Eau Claire lawmaker, a student at UW-Parkside, and the chief communications and diversity officer for Goodwill in southeast Wisconsin are all now UW Regents. Governor Evers appointed the three yesterday, they will fill vacancies on the board that opened-up on Monday. Former Eau Claire State Representative Dana Wachs and Angela Adams will serve six year terms, student Jennifer Staton will serve just a one year term.

 The City of Madison is being recognized for making its roads safer.  Madison was recently named a vision zero community, which means it’s made several improvements to its roads in an effort to reduce deadly crashes.  The city’s goal is to reach zero traffic deaths per year by 2035.

Buffalo County Health and Human Services (BCHHS) is honored to receive a Certificate of Commendation from the Office of the Governor observing the endless work that has gone into protecting the Buffalo County community throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. It states that Buffalo County Health and Human Services “has demonstrated unparalleled commitment and devotion to the prevention of illness, the promotion of health, and the protection of all Wisconsinites through its response to COVID-19.” BCHHS also wants to

A new report says Wisconsin has one of the smallest drug problems in the U.S.  WalletHub says Wisconsin has the 12th-smallest drug problem thanks to a low drug use and addiction rate and few drug health issues.  WalletHub says neighboring Minnesota has the smallest drug problem and West Virginia has the biggest drug problem.

A north Madison playground is temporarily closed after a duck lays its eggs under a play structure.  Madison Parks says a duck recently laid eggs at the playground at Wheeler Heights Park.  Madison Parks has fenced off the area until the ducklings have hatched.

The Packers have their opponent for their game in London this season.  The Packers announced this morning they’ll play the Giants at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 9th.  Kickoff will be at 8:30 a.m. local time.  This will be the first game the Packers have ever played outside the U.S.

May the Force be with you this May 4th.   More from Mark Mayfield. Today people around the world will celebrate Star Wars Day.  The unofficial holiday honoring Jedi, droids and the Force doesn’t get its roots from a galaxy far, far away.  Instead, it dates back to 1979 in Britain when Margaret Thatcher was named Britain’s first female prime minister.  To celebrate her victory, her party took out an ad in the London Evening News saying “May the Fourth Be

Chippewa Falls’ police chief is thanking the community for their role in Lily Peters’ investigation. Chief Matt Kelm took some time during last night’s city council meeting to thank the community for their support and compassion during the investigation into Peters’ death. The chief says that support helped officers and investigators as they looked for Lily, then looked for evidence in the case.

Add Eau Claire to the list of cities that saw an abortion protest this week. Dozens of people rallied outside the city’s courthouse yesterday.  Eau Claire County’s Democratic Party organized the rally, they say to make their voices heard.  The rally came after that draft decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade leaked on Monday. On the state level, Wisconsin’s governor is one of more than a dozen Democratic governors calling on Congress to pass new abortion laws.  Governor Tony