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The Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison will be open no later than July 1.  Yesterday zoo officials made the announcement on social media.  The statement says staffers are working diligently to assure the public the property will be safe for public health.  To make sure, there will be a single direction path everyone will walk along through the entire zoo property.  Everyone will be limited to remain in the outdoor exhibits and observe social distancing.

Welcome to your weekend. You might notice flags flying lower this weekend. President Trump is ordering all flags be flown at half-staff for the next three days to honor more than 95-thousand Americans who have died during the COVID-19 pandemic.  If you filled the tank, then you know gas has been climbing steady for awhile, but overall gas prices this Memorial Day weekend are the lowest since 2003.  While prices are starting to creep back up at the pump, AAA reports the average gallon of

The Department of Motor Vehicles is encouraging those who need a license to renew online.  The DMV started an online renewal program Friday due to the coronavirus shutdown.  Find out all the details at the Department of Transportation’s website which YOU CAN GET TO WITH A CLICK HERE.

Most Wisconsin state parks are returning to regular operating hours. Beginning tomorrow (Saturday, May 23rd) the parks are again open seven days a week from 6 a.m. until 11 pm.  Visitors are asked to bring hand sanitizer in case some is not available at the park.  Guests are also urged to wear a face covering when social distancing may be difficult.  Restrooms are closed until next weekend and shelter reservations are canceled through June 7th. 

A complaint leads to an arrest after social media called attention to a violent situation. It was on May 21st when Eau Claire Police received an anonymous complaint reference an assault that was posted on a social media platform. Officers reviewed the video which showed a defenseless male being beaten by another male. During the course of the investigation, officers confirmed the assault occurred at a residence in the 2300 block of Sunset Drive. Officers were able to identify 18

A morning accident leaves a Winter woman dead. It happened about 8:30 on May 21st. The Sawyer County Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a two-vehicle crash with injuries at the intersection of State Highway 70 and County Highway W in the Village of Winter. Initial investigation indicates that a 2015 Buick Encore operated by 95 year old Beatrice C. Stoner of Winter was traveling south on County Highway W when she failed to yield at the intersection and

 Milwaukee’s mayor says a lot of Democrats will make their decisions about coming to Milwaukee at the last minute. ayor Tom Barrett yesterday said a number of Democratic delegates will wait til August to decide if they want to attend the city’s Democratic National Convention in-person. Joe Biden this week told Channel 12 that he may not attend in-person. He said it depends on the advice that his doctors give him.

A man is charged with giving his infant daughter severe head injuries. Yesterday, an Eau Claire County judge sentenced Tyler Bedell to five-years in prison after pleading no contest in February to child abuse causing bodily harm. Bedell’s six-month old baby was found to have two skull fractures, brain bleed, and hemorrhages in her eye. Bedell is from Augusta. 

Democratic Representative Jodi Emerson is running for reelection. Representative Emerson is campaigning for the 91st Assembly District. Yesterday, she announced her reelection campaign saying her job is not finished. 

This year a popular local music festival is going virtual. Organizers of the Blue Ox Music Festival said the performances will be broadcast on a free live stream. It will be available on Facebook and YouTube featuring performances by Pert Neat Sandstone, Charlie Parr, Sam Bush, and more. Organizers said donations will be accepted through Venmo and PayPal. The virtual music festival is June 12th and 13th.