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Minnesota’s attorney general hopes former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin [[ SHO-vin ]] will reflect while he serves 22-and-a-half-years in prison for the death of George Floyd.  Jim Forbes has more.

 Over half of eligible Wisconsonites are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  State health officials say as of yesterday over 56-percent of those 18-years old and older have gotten both doses.  More than 60-percent have gotten at least one dose.  In all of Wisconsin only Dane County is at 80-percent for those 18-and older who now have gotten at least one dose. Statistics released by the Department of Health Services shows over 56-percent of adults are fully vaccinated.  The overall population includes kids under

 The average cost for regular gas is up three-cents-a-gallon statewide compared to a week ago.  Heading into the weekend Triple-A says the price at the pump in Wisconsin is two-dollars-and-94-cents a gallon.  The national average is three-oh-eight.  Gas is 2.99 a-gallon in Milwaukee, La Crosse and Eau Claire today, three-oh-two in Kenosha and St. Croix counties and 2.89 a-gallon in Madison.

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is being sentenced to 22-and-a-half-years in prison for the death of George Floyd. Judge Peter Cahill announced the sentence in a Hennepin County courtroom.  The 2020 murder sparked protests across the U.S. over the harsh treatment of the Black man by the white cop.  Chauvin was found guilty in April of second and third-degree murder, as well as second-degree manslaughter for kneeling on Floyd’s neck during an arrest last May, causing his death.  Additional

Sometimes being in a drive thru line means you are in a rush and simply looking to get in and out. But for this week’s Friday Feel Good, we meet a man who makes sure that you PARK it for a smile when you are in his line. CLICK HERE TO HEAR THE STORY WITH MORGAN MCCARTHY: Daniel Marshall, a Minneapolis man with autism, is going viral for his cheerful singing and joking with customers at a local McDonald’s drive-thru.  It has

A vehicle driving without it’s lights on in dark, early morning hours could interest a police officer. The Eau Claire Police Department says an officer pulled over a car doing just that around 1 a.m. Thursday. They say five kids between ages 14-and-16 were cited for curfew and turned over to their parents. The curfew ordinance in Eau Claire says no minor under 17 is allowed out without a parent or guardian between midnight and five a.m.

An event this weekend is serving up free burgers, hot dogs, and self care. Power of Perception Inc., is hosting a free event that includes haircuts, face painting, and in the spirit of the season, COVID-19 vaccine shots. It’s Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Carson Park Pine Pavilion. The group says everyone is welcome.

 The Brewers are looking forward to their first possible sell-out crowd since 2019. Today is what the Brewers are calling ‘Re-Opening Day.’ It’s the first time in two seasons that American Family Field will be at full capacity. The Brewers didn’t have any fans in the stands last year, and have been limited so far this season. Brewers President Rick Schlesinger says it’s important for the team and the fans to get back to normal.

 Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, faces a maximum of 40 years in prison today.  Mike Bower reports.

Eau Claire’s health department is opening a drive-thru vaccine clinic. The city-county health department yesterday said nurses will offer shots on Wednesdays at UW-Eau Claire’s Water Street parking lot. There will be a second drive-thru spot on Thursday at the health department itself. Both are scheduled to be open throughout July. Health director Lieske Giese says the county is moving to a drive-thru clinic because the large clinic at UW-EC’s Zorn Arena is closing. CLICK FOR MORE FROM LOCAL HEALTH