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 Bob Baffert came into the Kentucky Derby under the radar and left as the winningest trainer in the race’s history.  Will Clark has more.

Hello. Welcome to your weekend and to May! Each Saturday morning we like to start with a lighter look back at the events that lead us here. It’s just a simple way to start a new day. So, grab your favorite morning sippin’ drink and let’s peek back on the pages of history before we write the new ones today. Today is Saturday, May 1st, the 121st day of the year.  There are 244 days until the end of the

It’s Derby Day. Essential Quality is the favorite to win today’s 147th Kentucky Derby. But the trainer for “Hidden Stash,” Vicki Oliver, told CBS This Morning she’s looking to win and become the first woman trainer to do so.  She says it’s been a long time coming. Capacity for this year’s event is being capped at about 45-thousand for safety precautions.  That’s compared to the regular capacity at Churchill Downs of 165-thousand.  Last year’s race was delayed until September and was run

The Wisconsin state capitol building reopens to the general public this week.  Governor Tony Evers office announced yesterday that the building will open after being closed due to the Governor’s COVID-19 restrictions.  The public is to be allowed back inside the building from 8:00-a.m. to 4:30-p.m. beginning this coming Monday.  There will be no evening or weekend hours.  Only lawmakers and staffers have used the building while members of the public have not been allowed inside since March of last year.

Curling USA is leaving Stevens Point and Wisconsin.  The organization’s statement this week says the new headquarters will be in Eagan, Minnesota.  The site is next to USA Curling’s sports medicine partners, Twin Cities Orthopedics.  Stevens Point Mayor Mike Wiza says the city was not notified of the group’s plans.  Mayor Wiza says Stevens Point remains committed to the sport.

The state’s COVID-19 restrictions for state parks are being loosened.  A Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources statement says as of yesterday new rules apply for those who use state parks.  The rules changes include the opening up of access to playground equipment and observation towers and capacity increases for open air shelters, amphitheaters and organized group events.  DNR officials remind everyone that family and group camping are also now available in Wisconsin’s state parks.

Vice President Kamala Harris plans to visit Milwaukee.  The Vice President will be in Milwaukee this Tuesday.  The Vice President is expected to speak on the accomplishments of the first 100 days of the Biden-Harris administration.  So far, no other details about her visit have been released.

It is Arbor Day, which was founded in 1872 to inspire people to plant, nurture and appreciate trees.   Wisconsin celebrates Arbor Day in conjunction with Earth Day, which was April 22nd.  Governor Evers designated this week as Forest Appreciation Week, urging Wisconsinites to spend time outdoors and show their gratitude towards the professionals who dedicate their time caring for the state’s trees and forests. The Wisconsin state tree is the Sugar Maple, which is also a state symbol for New York, Vermont and West

 The number of positive COVID-19 cases statewide continues to climb.  The State Department of Health reported 789 new coronavirus cases over the last day, which pushes the total number of cases over 598-thousand.  There were eight additional deaths reported, which raises the death toll to more than 68-hundred-and-20.  The positivity rate as of today is three-point-two-percent. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM WI DHS

There is a warning in many parts of the state regarding an increase wildfire risk.  Sue Danielson has more: The Department of Natural Resources says the current risk is high in all but seven of Wisconsin’s 72 counties and the remaining areas are classified as a moderate risk.  All of southern Wisconsin is included in the high-risk category.  The DNR says the warmest weekend of the year is upcoming and they expect critical fire conditions so they are asking Wisconsinites to remain vigilant.