5 years ago — 2021

The Milwaukee Bucks lead Miami 3-0 in the first round of the NBA playoffs but lose starting guard Donte DiVincenzo to a torn ligament in his left ankle.

10 years ago — 2016

Former Eau Claire driver Herm Johnson, 62, will attend the 100th running of the Indy 500; Johnson took ninth at the event in 1982 as a rookie and eighth in 1984.

15 years ago — 2011

The Eau Claire Express begin the baseball season as defending champions of the Northwoods League.

25 years ago — 2001

Year-to-date construction spending in Wisconsin hits a record high of $3.16 billion.

40 years ago — 1986

The state Assembly passes a bill raising the drinking age from 19 to 21.