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A new lawsuit says one of Wisconsin’s minority college grant programs discriminates. A Madison couple is suing over the state’s Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant program because they say their biracial son is locked-out. The couple says the program is only open to ‘some’ minorities in the state. The program is for black, Native American, Hispanic, and some Asian students. Students from other countries or nationalities are not allowed to apply.

Packer fans can go back to enjoying Aaron Rodgers on the field after today. Rodgers ends his run as Jeopardy guest host with today’s episode. He’s had some laughs and internet-famous moments during his two-week run behind the podium. Rodgers has said the guest host gig has been wonderful, and has even suggested that he’d like to do the job full time at some point.

The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance. Dunn County, along with several surrounding counties, have been the victims of traffic sign thefts over the past several months. In addition to causing traffic safety issues it also cost the county highway department time and money to replace these stolen signs and the damaged posts. The most recent theft was both of the Caryville unincorporated signs and a horse and buggy warning sign from the Township of Rock Creek.

 State health officials say 943 COVID-19 cases are being reported today.  This is the third straight day with over 900 cases.  That boosts the total number of cases to over 588-thousand-500.  Three additional deaths were confirmed to raise the death toll to more than 66-hundred-and-50.  There are over 92-hundred active COVID-19 cases statewide. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM WI DHS.

The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will move to closing arguments next week.  Judge Peter Cahill addressed the jury after both sides finished presenting evidence. Chauvin himself chose not to testify today in the case where he’s accused of killing George Floyd.  The judge reminded jurors that it’s up to them on how long they deliberate on the charges against Chauvin.  He’s charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Judge Cahill reminded the jury that

A Chicago man picked up an OWI after a speeding stop. 49 year old Roosevelt O Sims, from Chicago, Illinois has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 1st offense, with six children in the vehicle under the age of 16. It was on the morning of April 15th, at approximately 2:32 a.m., when a WI State Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle for speeding, 90 m.p.h. in a 70

Walk-ins are welcome to get vaccinated at the UWEC Zorn Arena COVID- 19 clinic beginning Friday, April 16th. Walk-in hours are Tuesday – Saturdays from 3:00 to 6:30pm. Beginning April 29th, walk-in hours will start at 11 am. Appointments through vaccinate.wi.gov are still preferred and will guarantee that you get a vaccine, but walk-ins will be allowed as well.

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin won’t testify during his trial.  He invoked his Fifth Amendment right as court began today.  He’s accused of killing George Floyd last year.  Chauvin told the judge it was his decision to not take the stand in his own defense.  The judge then acknowledged that he believed Chauvin made his own decision not to testify.

Tornado drills are being conducted across the state today. It’s severe weather awareness week in Wisconsin. CLICK BELOW TO HEAR MORE 715 Newsroom Coverage with Jon DeMaster: Statewide tornado drills are happening at 1:45 and 6:45 p.m. today. The National Weather Service says the weather should be clear and dry, so these warnings should only be a drill.