Last week's top story is compliments of our executive producer, Melissa Luck, who shuttled through dusty tapes and drove hundreds of miles with a photog to speak with Sara Weaver, the daughter of Randy Weaver.

Every few months, sweeps "sweep" through television stations across the country and reporters file stories that they're able to spend extra time on. It's also called ratings, but that's another story for another time. This is one of those stories. The preview was picked up by KOMO-TV in Seattle which is neat if you ask us.

Also on the list, Chipotle, a chain restaurant for Mexican food, is expected to open in less than three weeks. One of our producers is very excited for it and even walked onto the construction site to ask construction workers when they're opening. He got an answer. It's not a very lengthy story, but it sparked quite the commentary on KXLY's Facebook page.

Other news in the community, Mary Lou's Milk Bottle re-opened and Mike Leach participated in an "ask me anything" forum on Reddit.

1. Ruby Ridge survivor shares her story

2. First ever Spokane Chipotle opening in three weeks

3. Mary Lou's Milk Bottle prepares for weekend re-opening

Politicians were out pushing for more funding for the North Spokane Corridor Friday morning.

Both Senator Maria Cantwell and Spokane Mayor David Condon toured a construction site on the southbound lanes of the North Spokane Corridor.

"There are so many benefits to this project, everything from adding the ability to move freight easier, to better access for just daily commuters, to the infrastructure investments for pedestrians," Cantwell said.

She urged U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to support an $18.9 million transportation grant for the massive project. LaHood will announce whether the freeway gets the grant next month.

Once the freeway is fully complete, it will connect I-90 near Thor Street all the way up to Highway 2 in North Spokane.

“The North Spokane Corridor is critical for Eastern Washington businesses and jobs,” Cantwell said. “When the North Spokane Corridor is done, $13 billion of freight will stop clogging city streets and start moving down a wide-open highway. This is a critical investment for Spokane area businesses, families and travelers.” 

If a giant guitar cookie wasn't a smoking gun indicator of a surprise concert this August, maybe the Spokane Arena employees dressed a la 80s was bigger hint. 

It was being kept a secret until today. Spokane Arena sent out a press release earlier this week that someone big was coming to Spokane. 

Sound the air guitars. Van Halen is slated for an August 21st performance along with David Lee Roth. A fancy press conference was held Friday morning to announce the concert. It was so fancy, members of the media were given one-time press badges.

We didn't eat the cookies displayed on the tables, but we wondered what kind they were.

Tickets go on sale May 19th at 10 a.m. online at TicketsWest.