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Daunte Wright’s girlfriend is suing the city of Brooklyn Center and former officer Kim Potter in connection with the traffic stop where Wright was shot to death last year.  Alayna Albrecht-Payton is asking for at least 150-thousand dollars in damages related to the April 2021 confrontation, where she was a passenger.  Albrecht-Payton says she was injured in the incident and still suffers from PTSD after watching Wright die.  Potter has been convicted of manslaughter in Wright’s death and was sentenced

Where to put the money? Wisconsin is looking to spend a big chunk of its opioid settlement money on new buildings and various projects. The state’s Department of Health Services yesterday unveiled its plan to spend 31 million-dollars from the national opioid settlement. The biggest chunk, 11 million-dollars, is earmarked for ‘two or three’ capital projects. Another six million has been directed toward the state’s tribes. DHS is looking to spend just three-and-a-half million-dollars on treatment and rehab. Wisconsin lawmakers have to sign

There’s been a lot of clucking about a Chick-fil-A flying into our area. You can officially start the countdown to that sauce. It’s a green light as the city’s Plan Commission last night approved the proposal for a new Chick-fil-A to be built near the Oakwood Mall.

Carson Park has your evening plans…Today marks National Night Out. It’s a chance for neighbors to meet neighbors, and for police officers to meet people in the community. Tonight’s festivities Carson Park run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be food, music, games for kids, and more.

Pink slips are going out in Neenah. The Neenah Foundry yesterday said it is laying off 115 people by the end of September. The company says both union and non-union workers are included in the layoffs. The Foundry says the layoffs come as part of a divestiture of certain heavy truck parts by the company.

It’s the latest sign of a clear field in the Democratic race for U.S. Senate. Mandela Barnes yesterday reported raising just over a million dollars in campaign contributions in one week. Barnes was essentially gifted the Democratic primary last week when both Alex Lasry and Sarah Godlweski dropped out of the race. As of now, your ballot will likely show Barnes Vs. Ron Johnson as a November match-up for U.S. Senator.

Wisconsin has passed a coronavirus vaccine milestone. The state’s Department of Health Services yesterday said doctors and nurses have now handed-out over 10 million coronavirus vaccine doses. DHS says just under 65 percent of people in the state have gotten at least one dose of the vaccine, DHS says just over 61 percent of people have gotten both shots, and just 35 percent of people in the state have gotten a booster. Most of the people who’ve gotten their coronavirus shots

As the Mega Millions jackpot climbed to record-setting levels last week, a lucky Wisconsin player won $1,000,000 in the Friday, July 29, 2022, drawing. “I was the one who sold him the winning ticket. The winner is a regular, local customer and we’re thrilled for him and his family.” The winning ticket was purchased at Lighthouse Corner, 1005 Crooks Ave., in Kaukauna. The winner has not yet come forward to claim their prize. “We are so excited,” said Lighthouse Corner co-owner, Evelyn Defatte-Singh.

A man’s dead after his truck is hit by a train in southwest Wisconsin.  The Grant County Sheriff’s Office says Lawrence Osterhaus of Glen Haven was hit at a railroad crossing in Casseville Township Saturday.  The sheriff’s office says he died at the scene.

 The vote is in, and “W” Bucky is the winning design for the 15th Edition of The Red Shirt™. This year’s The Red Shirt features a smiling Bucky giving the iconic “W” gesture. For more information, go to uwalumni.com/the-red-shirt. “W” Bucky goes on sale on August 1st. You can purchase this Badger fashion statement online through the UW Alumni Store at uwalumnistore.com or at any University Book Store location. Every purchase of The Red Shirt is an expression of Badger pride and a