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For WFHR and WIRI News, I'm Melissa K. There's a new documentary out about former Packer Brett Farve. Lisa Hale has more.
This week, Netflix released a documentary called The Fall of Farve, which focuses on former Packer quarterback Brett Farve's sex and welfare scandals.
People don't want most of that stuff to come out. People want their heroes.
The documentary, produced by Netflix and sports media company Front Office Sports, features interviews with former New York Jets employee Jen Sturger and former sports illustrated writer Peter King among others.
Netflix and Front Office Sports said Farve declined to be interviewed for the documentary. This isn't the first time a Netflix documentary has cast an unflattering light on an northeast Wisconsin connection.
The global streaming and entertainment company also produced making a murderer focusing on the case of Stephen Avery, his nephew Brendan Dassy, and the investigation into the murder of Teresa Halbach in Manitual County.
Be safe on the trails this Memorial Weekend. Jimmy Cusca has more info.
The DNR is reminding ATV and UTV writers to wear helmets, seat belts and follow traffic and route rules this Memorial Day weekend.
Last year 40 people died in ATV or UTV crashes in Wisconsin, most of them with the writer not wearing a helmet.
In addition, 150 ATV or UTV crashes happened on roadways in the state last year. The DNR says to follow traffic laws.
Don't drink or do drugs before or during a ride and let someone know where you're going and when you'll return.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding to plan ahead if you intend to visit a state park this Memorial Day weekend.
You may encounter long lines to get in limited parking availability and larger crowds than usual.
DNR officials are reminding residents to be patient and courteous with staff and other people enjoying the parks.
At the Capitol, a Republican bill to increase penalties for rioting in Wisconsin is paused for now. Joanne Croulott has more.
The legislation received significant opposition earlier this month in the state assembly's Judiciary Committee and was not given a committee vote on Wednesday.
Democrats Ryan Clancy of Milwaukee and Andrew Heisel of Sun Prairie were pleased calling the bill legal overreach that could be used against legitimate protests.
The bill's author to rivers Republican Shea Sortwell accused them of falsely claiming the bill was pulled from Wednesday's agenda when a vote hadn't officially been scheduled.
Committee Chair Representative Ron Tussler told Wispolitics in a statement that the bill in its current form has constitutional common sense and enforcement issues and will not receive a vote until those are addressed.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers shared a letter he sent to the Trump administration in an effort to protect the state's forests and forest industry.
According to a press release, the forestry products industry helped support around 126,000 jobs and contributes an estimated $42 billion to the state's economy.
Wisconsin ranks first in paper production among all 50 states and exports over $850 million worth of paper products each year.
The letter urges cooperation and protection for federal forestry programs.
The Wisconsin Rapid Zoo will open for the season this weekend. On Saturday, May 24, the zoo will open at 10 a.m.
Normal hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. but this holiday weekend they will also be open on Memorial Day Monday.
Remember that the zoo is a smoke-free park. Anyone under age 12 must have an adult with them and there is zero tolerance of any form of harassment toward the animals or other zoo patrons.
I'm Melissa K for WFHR and WIRI News.
A big night for yelling. Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with sports.
Baseball the Brewers managed to get a win despite a long-range delay.
They beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5, Christian Yelich, who was just two for 34 and his last ad bats hit two home runs with four runs batted in to break out of his slump.
It feels good. It pretty tough starts the year and grind in, but it's part of the game you know.
One of these guys have been trying to pick me up all year with finding ways to score runs and nice to see some stuff pay off.
NFL after a week of team workouts, it's the Packer's annual softball game tonight, started by Bread Far, then hosted by Donald River and now Jordan Love.
We're excited. My second year kind of helping run in the show. I know last year Donald was a big part of it and he kind of passed the torch, which is pretty cool.
So it's going to be 25th anniversary is pretty special. Obviously the game has been going on for a long time.
So I'd be able to you know take the torch and kind of just carry it and keep it going.
It's Packer's quarterback Jordan Love with sports on Mike Clemens.
On your entertainment beat, I'm Peach Walla. The Summer Box office kicks into high gear this weekend with two huge releases squaring off for your harder and money.
Let's start with the granddaddy, which is the final installment of the Mission Impossible franchise, at least for now.
Mission Impossible, the final reckoning continues the story from two years ago where we left with a train hanging off a cliff.
The film is pulling about an 80% on Rotten Tomatoes because some critics apparently don't know how to party.
Not to be outdone, the live action version of Lilo and Stitch also opens this weekend and is also anticipating massive returns at the gate.
In the film, which is pulling a 73% on Rotten Tomatoes, a fugitive alien helps a young Hawaiian girl heal her dysfunctional family.
If you're looking for some good old fashioned cringe-worthy adult comedy, check out the film Friendship, which goes into why to release this weekend.
If you're in a small town, you might have to roadtrip for the laughs, but it might be worth it as it's pulling a 90% on RT.
Let's go to the movies.
Katy Perry has been in the news lately for various reasons.
First, she went into space for about 31 seconds and now the New York Post is reporting that her bra broke and popped open during one of her concerts.
Before you run to the Google, you should know that she acted quickly and covered up.
An assistant quickly ran out and saved the day after which Perry said, sorry guys, you didn't pay that much.
Tickets to a Katy Perry concert range from 50 to 500 bucks.
Top or no top, I think they paid plenty.
And finally, Perry will no longer be waking up in Vegas.
She is out at Resorts World Hotel.
The singer signed a contract that would pay her up to $900,000 to show and the deal has been terminated after the hotel and Casino actually lost money during the pop stars' residency.
This was after there was a bidding war for Perry's talents between world resorts and Caesar's palace.
The Perry residency lasted from 2021 to 2023.
George went passed away earlier this week.
Most people know him as norm from cheers where he spent 11 seasons and was the only cast member including Ted Danson to appear in all 275 episodes.
In addition to cheers, his credits include Fletch, Airplane 2, Outside Providence, and of course Bob Swarski, one of the Chicago Super fans.
Here are a couple fun facts about George Wendt.
He got his start in Chicago at 2nd City, but his first job there was sweeping floors.
He's actually the uncle to Ted Lasso himself, Jason Cedacus.
Here are some fun norm lines to remember George Wendt by.
For more showbiz fun, tune into Nightlight with me, Peach Waba.
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