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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

 It’s being seen as the first step toward a lawsuit against the city of Kenosha. The city council on Monday unanimously voted against a 50-thousand-dollar settlement with Jacob Blake. Blake wants the city to pay him after a Kenosha officer shot him in the back during his now infamous arrest last summer. Kenosha’s city administrator John Morrissey yesterday said the settlement claim is likely the first step toward a lawsuit from Blake and his lawyers. Blake’s attorney told the city

Planners for the Eau Claire Marathon are looking for a new route. The Marathon’s Emily Uelmen says the city’s decision to close the High Bridge means runners won’t be able to run the same course as in years’ past. The city closed the bridge this week because of a crack in its foundation. Uelmen says in addition to selecting a new path, the Marathon will have to be re-ceritifed in order to make it a Boston Marathon-eligible race. CLICK HERE

Everything from resorts and movie theaters, to summer camps and minor league baseball teams are going to share in the latest piece of Wisconsin’s coronavirus stimulus money. Governor Evers yesterday announced a plan to spend 140-million-dollars on tourism-related grants. The biggest chunk, 75-million-dollars, will go for what the governor is calling ‘lodging grants.’ The governor says the money will help Wisconsin get back to normal.